No “self-service” service station where gasoline is sold shall operate within the city limits without a permit issued by the city manager or his/her designee upon recommendation of the fire marshal.
(1987 Code, ch. 5, sec. 7A; Ordinance 707 adopted 6/10/03; 2004 Code, sec. 5.701)
A permit shall be issued after:
(1) 
Application for permit.
The applicant files an application in writing showing the location of the proposed station, the number of “self-service” pumps and a plat showing the location of each gasoline pump on the premises, and the names, ages and addresses of all employees or other persons who shall be in charge of the station or working in the station. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code, which shall be good for one (1) year. A new application shall be filed each year showing any changes in the next preceding application.
(2) 
Employee examinations.
Each employee working in such station must pass an examination given by the fire marshal which shall cover the subjects of fire prevention and fire extinguishing as it relates to gasoline fires, and first aid to gasoline fire victims. An application to take such examination shall be accompanied by an examination fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. Upon passing the examination the fire marshal shall issue him a “self-service” employee’s permit.
(3) 
Inspection for location of gas pumps.
The fire marshal has inspected the premises and certified that the plat accompanying the application truly represents the actual location of gasoline pumps on the premises.
(4) 
Inspection of equipment.
The fire marshal has inspected the premises and certified that there are no hose leaks in gasoline hoses and that supplemental means are provided outside of the pump or dispensing device whereby the source of power may be readily disconnected in the event of fire or other accident.
(1987 Code, ch. 5, sec. 7B; 2004 Code, sec. 5.702; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate a “self-service” gasoline service station within the city limits without a permit issued under the terms of this article. It shall be unlawful for any employee or agent to work in a “self-service” gasoline service station without first passing the examination called for in section 5.07.002(2) hereof and receiving a permit issued by the city.
(1987 Code, ch. 5, sec. 7C; 2004 Code, sec. 5.703)