§ 22-147. Application procedures.

(a)

Procedures for issuance. No certificate of use shall be issued or granted to any person or location to engage in any business unless an application is filed with the development services department on forms provided for that purpose, disclosing the following:

(1)

The applicant's name and address.

(2)

The name of the business for which a certificate is sought.

(3)

The name and address of the owner and operator of the business, and if a corporation, the names and addresses of each of its corporate officers and its resident or registered agent.

(4)

The type or classification of the business and the relationship of the applicant to the business.

(5)

The address in the city where the business will be operated.

(6)

The date of birth, social security number and driver's license number of the owner/operator of the business and any applicable federal employer identification numbers.

(7)

If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the full name of the corporation or partnership and the state of incorporation. Applicant must submit a copy of the articles of incorporation.

(8)

If the business is a corporation and is to be conducted under another name, the business name and county of registration under F.S. § 865.09. Applicants must submit a copy of the fictitious name registration.

(9)

That there has been a site inspection of the applicant's business premises.

(10)

That the city approved and assigned the zoning use classification.

(11)

That the city has verified compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and has collected all applicable fees due to the city.

(b)

Legality of use. In the event there is a question as to the legality of a use, the city may require affidavits and such other information as it may deem appropriate or necessary to establish the legality of the use, before a certificate of use will be issued.

(c)

Emergency locator. The application shall contain a section designated "emergency locator." The applicant shall fill out as part of the certificate of use application the names, business and residence addresses and residence and business phone numbers of the owner, and the manager or other persons to be notified in case of fire or other emergencies. Any changes in such information during the period for which the certificate of use is issued shall be provided to the development services department, in writing.

(d)

Certificate number. All applications and certificates shall be assigned a number, which may be an individual's social security number, and a corporation's federal tax number, or such other uniform method of numbering selected by the city.

(e)

Statement of accuracy. The application form shall contain the following language:

"The undersigned has carefully reviewed this application and all information contained herein has been freely and voluntarily provided. All facts, figures, statements contained in this application are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The applicant also acknowledges and understands that the issuance of a certificate of use is contingent upon an inspection and in conjunction with the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and business tax receipt. Failure to comply with the city's codes and ordinances may result in revocation of said certificate of use."

(f)

Name, signature. The applicant shall print and sign his/her name to the application immediately after the statement required in subsection (e) above. In the case of a corporation, an officer shall be required to sign the application in his individual capacity and not solely as a corporate agent.

(g)

Obtaining a certificate of occupancy prior to issuance of certificate of use. All businesses required to obtain a certificate of occupancy pursuant to section 307 of the Florida Building Code, must do so prior to the issuance of a certificate of use.

(h)

State license, certification, registration required. All businesses and professions regulated by the state must submit a copy of their current state license, certification, and/or registration prior to the issuance of their certificate of use. Only the state license itself shall constitute proof of a current state license.

(i)

Prior to issuance. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use, businesses shall be subject to an annual inspection.

(j)

Fire inspection required. All businesses that require an annual fire inspection shall submit a copy of the fire inspection report, prior to the issuance of any certificate of use.

(k)

Inspection scheduling. Inspections of the applicant's business premises shall be scheduled at the convenience of both the enforcement officer/inspector and the business owner. If the business owner fails to be present at the time of the scheduled inspection or if the enforcement officer/inspector is denied and/or unable to gain access to the business premises to conduct the requisite inspection, the business owner may be subject to being charged a reinspection fee of $25.00 per reinspection at the discretion of the city. Additionally, after three such attempts and/or denials of access to the premises, the city may pursue the revocation of any existing certificates of use issued to the subject premises.

(Ord. No. 05-24, § 2(14-7), 7-12-2005; Ord. No. 2016-25, § 4, 9-27-2016)