[CC 1977 §18-1; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
A. 
No person, company, association or corporation shall within the City conduct, exercise, carry on, deal in or engage in any occupation, trade, business or avocation; including the offering for rent or lease of any residential dwelling unit or units; being defined as single-family homes, duplex homes, any building containing more than two (2) non-transient dwelling units, any hotel, motel, or boarding room rented or leased on a non-transient basis, manufactured homes, mobile homes, mobile home vacant lots for rent or lease, modular homes, live/work units as defined in adopted Building Code, or an RV used in a non-transient manner; nor deal in, sell or keep any articles for sale or trade or provide a service without first taking out a City license therefore as provided in this Chapter. "Dwelling unit" shall be defined as a single unit providing independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons, including provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, including non-transient units without full kitchens. "Transient" shall be defined as occupancy of any dwelling or sleeping unit for less than thirty (30) days. "Boarding room" shall be defined as the non-transient rental of one (1) or more rooms for the purposes of living, sleeping eating and cooking. An "RV" shall be defined as a temporary dwelling, not to be used as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
B. 
Proof of a Missouri Tax ID number shall be required before issuance of a business license.
C. 
Any license application for a new business or change of ownership of an existing business shall require inspection and approval of the facilities by City Codes Compliance Department prior to license being issued.
[CC 1977 §18-2; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021[1]]
A. 
There is hereby established a license fee to be charged and collected as hereinafter provided on any occupation, profession, trade, business and avocation and on all persons who shall deal in or sell or offer any service. Any person, company, association or corporation wishing to do business shall first file an application with the City Collector requesting a business license and such application shall be accompanied by the fee established in the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees per year as the licensing fee. In addition to the City business license fee a supplemental fee for certain specific businesses or aspects of business operation shall also be charged and collected. See the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees.[2]
[Ord. No. 3650, 5-1-2023]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Schedule of Fees is on file in the City offices.
B. 
See Sections 600.010 through 675.060 of the City Code for any other applicable fees charged and collected.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 3549 also changed the title of this Section from "Tax Levied" to "Fee(s) Charged."
[CC 1977 §18-3; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
Any person, persons, firm, or corporation who is engaged in two (2) or more occupations, trades, businesses, avocations, callings, or pursuits shall take out a license for each of such occupations, trades, business, avocations, callings or pursuits.
[CC 1977 §18-4; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
Every license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be prominently displayed in some conspicuous location on the licensed place of business. In the case of rental residential dwelling units this license shall be kept at the office or address of the landlord or landlord's agent.
[CC 1977 §18-5; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
A. 
Every license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall name the party to whom granted, date, expiration and where the business or occupation is to be carried on. The licenses shall be signed by the Mayor, the City Clerk, and countersigned by the Collector.
B. 
Residential dwelling unit or units' licenses also require a single completed license application listing all individual unit or units' information, including recorded legal ownership information and unit or units' location, be submitted to the City.
[CC 1977 §18-6; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021; Ord. No. 3650, 5-1-2023]
No tax, license or fee shall be levied or collected from any City or County farmer or producer for the sale of produce raised by him/her; provided the City retains the right to designate where such sales may be made. Any out-of-State farmer or producer shall be assessed a license for farm product as established in the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Schedule of Fees is on file in the City offices.
[CC 1977 §18-7; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
A. 
No fee shall be charged or collected from the issuance of a license to any business or entity so deemed as not-for-profit. Any such business shall show required proof being a "current" certificate of good standing issued by the Secretary of State's office.
B. 
Upon receipt of required proof of not-for-profit status, said business license shall be issued at no charge.
[CC 1977 §18-8; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021; Ord. No. 3650, 5-1-2023]
All licenses shall expire on August 31 and failure to renew by September 30 shall result in the assessment of a late penalty as established in the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees[1] and can be subject to Municipal Court citation and summons pursuant to Section 605.090. Failure to renew may be subject to revocation of such license.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Schedule of Fees is on file in the City offices.
[CC 1977 §18-9; Ord. No. 2334 §1, 1-13-1997; Ord. No. 3258 §1, 11-4-2013; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021; Ord. No. 3640, 3-20-2023]
A. 
Non-Compliance Or Violation A Misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalties prescribed under this Chapter or any related Chapters, any failure to comply with or any violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable, upon conviction thereof, by a fine as established in the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees[1] for each such offense. Each day such failure or non-compliance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 3650, 5-1-2023]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Schedule of Fees is on file in the City offices.
B. 
Suspension Or Revocation. Any failure to comply with or any violation of any provision of this Chapter may be cause for suspension or revocation of such license. The suspension or revocation as provided under this Section shall be in addition to any other penalties prescribed under this Chapter.
1. 
Suspension.
a. 
Any failure to comply with or any violation of any provision of this Chapter may be cause for suspension by the Municipal Court.
b. 
Notice of the hearing for suspension of a license shall be given, in writing, by the City Prosecutor setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Said notice shall be mailed to the licensee or applicant at least five (5) days prior to the date set for hearing and any decision to be made by the Municipal Court with respect to said suspension. All decisions of the Municipal Court following the hearing shall be final.
c. 
The City can toll the suspension of a business license, upon the licensee or applicant's request and in the event the licensee or applicant makes a good faith showing that he/she is disputing the taxes at issue or is actively attempting to negotiate an agreement resolving the delinquent sales tax payments with the Department of Revenue. The decision to toll the suspension or revocation of a business license is in the sole discretion of the Municipal Court.
d. 
No suspension shall last for longer than ninety (90) days.
2. 
Revocation.
a. 
After any sixty-day consecutive period that a licensee or applicant's business license has been suspended as a result of a violation of this Chapter, may be cause for revocation of such license by the Municipal Court.
b. 
Any failure to comply with or any violation of any provision of this Chapter may be cause for revocation of such license by the Board of Aldermen upon its own recommendation or the recommendation of the City Administrator for any of the following causes:
(1) 
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license;
(2) 
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on his/her business within the City of Harrisonville;
(3) 
Any violation of this Chapter;
(4) 
Failure to pay sales tax or in any way allowing the sales tax for the business to become delinquent;
(5) 
Conviction of any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
(6) 
Conducting of business in an unlawful manner so as to constitute a breach of the peace or menace to health, safety or general welfare of the public.
c. 
Notice of the hearing for revocation of a license shall be given, in writing, by the City Prosecutor setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Said notice shall be mailed to the licensee or applicant at least five (5) days prior to the date set for hearing and any decision to be made by the Municipal Court with respect to said revocation. All decisions of the Municipal Court following the hearing shall be final.
C. 
Unlawful Continuation; Further Remedies Authorized. In the event any business, trade, occupation or service occupation which is required to obtain an annual license under this Chapter continues to operate after having received written notice of failure to obtain such license or in the event any business, trade, occupation or service occupation continues to operate following suspension or revocation of such license pursuant to Subsection 605.090(B) hereof, the City Administrator, the City Clerk, the Board of Aldermen, the Mayor, City Prosecutor or any other official authorized to enforce City license ordinances may seek injunctive relief from the Circuit Court or an order of the Municipal Court to restrain, correct, abate or prevent such continued operation. In the event of the issuance of an injunction or order by a court of competent jurisdiction, costs of such enforcement proceedings may be taxed against the offending party. The remedies provided for by this Subsection (C) shall be in addition to all other costs and penalties prescribed under this Chapter.
D. 
Payment Of Past-Due Fees. All individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, or any other person shall be required to pay all past-due business fees owed to the City before obtaining a new business license. This Section 605.090 is to address the issue of owner(s) opening a new business within the City without first paying all past-due business license fees. If the City, in its reasonable discretion, believes an individual owes past-due business license fees to the City, the City reserves the right to deny any and all future business licenses until the past-due fees are paid in full.
[CC 1977 §12-2; Ord. No. 2502 §§1 — 4, 6-8-1998; Ord. No. 3124 §1, 1-18-2010; Ord. No. 3549, 6-21-2021]
A. 
Residential dwelling unit buildings and units building up to and including four (4) units, are inspected every three (3) years by the Building and Codes Division of the Public Works Department. Inspections will be of the exterior of the property for fire and life safety and property maintenance. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are confirmed by landlords or landlord agents on the respective licenses' application form. Interior inspections are available for no fee upon request of landlord or landlord agents.
The Harrisonville Emergency Services Department shall inspect the premises of all places of business, other than home occupations as provided by the City Zoning Regulations and residential dwelling units as noted above, for compliance with City ordinances as determined by the Harrisonville Emergency Services Department. Such inspection will be performed prior to the yearly renewal of the City's business license.
B. 
Inspections shall be performed with the coordination of the business so as to not interfere with peak business hours.
C. 
Any violations noted by the inspection shall be cause for rejection of the application to renew the annual business license until such violations are corrected.
D. 
In the case of license renewals, if the violations have not been corrected, the Fire Chief or Director of Codes Administration may authorize a temporary business license as deemed appropriate.