[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Winneconne 10-20-1994
as § 12.02 of the 1994 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall engage in any trade, profession, business or privilege
in the Town for which a license or permit is required by any provision of
this Code without first obtaining such license or permit from the Town in
the manner provided in this chapter, unless otherwise specifically provided.
Unless otherwise provided, application for a license or permit shall
be made in writing to the Town Clerk upon forms provided by the Town, and
the applicant shall state the location of the proposed activity and such other
facts as may be required for or be applicable to the granting of such a license
or permit.
The fees required for any license or permit shall be paid at the office
of the Town Clerk before the granting of the license or permit. No fee paid
shall be refunded unless the license or permit is denied.
All required bonds shall be executed by two sureties or a surety company
and be subject to the approval of the Town Board. Where policies of insurance
are required, such policies shall be approved as to substance and form by
the Town Attorney. Satisfactory evidence of coverage by bond or insurance
shall be filed with the Town before the license or permit is issued.
Where the approval of any Town or state officer is required prior to
the issuance of any license or permit, such approval shall be presented to
the Town before any license or permit is issued.
Licenses or permit certificates shall show the name of the licensee
or permittee, the date of issue, the activity licensed and the term of the
license or permit and shall be signed in the name of the Town by the Chairman
and Town Clerk and be impressed with the Town Seal. The Clerk shall keep a
record of all licenses and permits issued.
A.
Unless otherwise provided, the license year shall end
on June 30 of each year.
B.
Where the issuance of licenses for a period of less than
one year is permitted, the effective date of such license shall commence with
the date of issuance.
C.
Permits shall be issued for the term set forth in the
permit.
Every licensee or permittee shall carry his license or permit certificate
upon his person at all times when engaged in the activity for which the license
or permit was granted, except that where such activity is conducted at a fixed
place or establishment, the license or permit certificate shall be exhibited
at all times in some conspicuous place in his place of business. The licensee
or permittee shall exhibit the license certificate when applying for a renewal
and upon demand of any police officer or person representing the issuing authority.
Unless otherwise provided, no license or permit shall be transferable
or assignable.
All determinations made by the Town Board shall be subject to the provisions
of Ch. 68, Wis. Stats.
Town officials may enter upon the premises where any licensed or permitted
activity is being conducted for the purpose of inspection at any reasonable
time.
A.
Except as otherwise provided, any license issued under
this chapter may be revoked for cause by the Town Board. No license shall
be revoked except upon written verified complaint filed with the Town Board
by the Chairman, a member of the Town Board, the Police Chief or a resident
of the Town. The licensee shall be served with a written copy of the charges
and shall be given an opportunity to be heard before the Town Board. The licensee
shall be given notice of such hearing, which shall be not more than 20 nor
less than five days after notice, except as otherwise agreed between the parties.[1]
B.
At such hearing, the licensee shall be entitled to be
represented by counsel, shall have the right to present and cross-examine
witnesses and, upon request, may have subpoenas issued by the Chairman or
presiding officer of the Board to compel the attendance of witnesses.
C.
After hearing the evidence, the Board may revoke such
license or impose a limited period of suspension. The determination of the
Board shall be final, subject to review under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., provided
that the licensee shall not be entitled to a further hearing unless granted
by the Town Board.
E.
If the licensee does not apply for a hearing within the
time provided, the license may be revoked by the Town Board.
[Added 9-21-2000]
A.
As a condition of obtaining any Town license or Town
permit, including but not limited to building permits, the following shall
be paid in full on a current basis by the applicant: all local taxes, assessments,
and special charges, including other amounts due to the Town imposed pursuant
to this Code, all forfeitures or judgments resulting from conviction for violation
of any Town ordinances (except moving traffic violations), and all other judgments
due and owing from any applicant to the Town at the time of the application.
Any amounts unpaid within a time limit set by the Town or a court place the
applicant in a state of delinquency and ineligible to receive a license or
permit.
B.
The Town Clerk shall be charged with the enforcement
of this section unless other provisions are made by the Town Board for enforcement.
C.
Alleged errors in amounts claimed to be due the Town
may be appealed to the Town Board.
