Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations

5.70.060 License Application.

A Transient Merchant may obtain a license through the City Clerk’s office. A license may be issued only upon the completion of a license application provided by the office of the City Clerk. The application shall require the following information:

1. A.
   Name and permanent address of the applicant, showing proof of identification. If the applicant is not an individual, the names and addresses of the officers of the corporation or the members or the partnership, association or other entity, as the case may be;
2. B.
   A description of the nature of the business or activities, including the items, goods, wares, merchandise, or services being sold or offered for sale;
3. C.
   A sketch or drawing of the proposed site showing the dimensions of the area being used, the proximity to buildings, parking lots, right-of-ways or other such areas, and description of any structure, implement, stand, display prop, or other such items used for the activity including signs, banners or other attention getting devices;
4. D.
   Proof of a current sales tax license from the State of Kansas or proof of exempt status from state sales tax;
5. E.
   Proof of payment of Commercial Inventory Tax paid to the Johnson County, Kansas, Treasurer’s Office and any required County license, if any;
6. F.
   The name, address, telephone number, and authorized signature of the owner or manager of the property where the business or activity is to take place. Such signature shall indicate that the owner or manager of the property has reviewed the application, understands the nature of the business or activity, and authorizes the use of the described property for the same;
7. G.
   Identification of zoning classification for the area of the proposed business or activity as provided by an authorized City official.  Such identification shall not constitute an approval of such business or activity in that zoning classification by the City;
8. H.
   Dates and time the business or activity will operate or be conducted;
9. I.
   Information concerning any felony, misdemeanor, or municipal ordinance conviction in this state or any other state or subdivision thereof or of the United States by the applicant or any agent or employee who will be on site, other than minor traffic offenses;
10. J.
    Name and permanent address of any agents or employee who will be on site, and any companies or organizations being represented in relation to the business or activities; and
11. K.
    Signature of applicant indicating that all of the information provided is true and correct.

(History: Ord. TM-2954 §8, 2012; TM-1315 §6, 85)

Effective on: 1/1/1901