(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any firm, corporation or business entity in the business of contracting services which require, by state law or local ordinance, a license to perform such services, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any plumbing, electrical, mechanical, irrigation, or private sewage disposal system in the city unless such person, firm, corporation or business entity is the holder of a valid registration with the city. Such person, firm, corporation or business entity shall be herein designated “applicant” or “registrant.”
(b) 
Registration shall also be required for any firm, corporation or business entity providing removal and disposal of construction debris services, including re-roofing contractors, in the city.
(c) 
In extending the rights and privileges of such registration, the city makes no statement of the technical competency of those so registered, and no manner of license if proffered.
(d) 
No permit to perform work on any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, irrigation, or private sewage wastewater disposal system shall be issued to any person, firm, corporation or business entity without prior registration; provided, however, property owners performing work on their primary place of residence shall be exempt from the registration requirements.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 1, adopted 1/20/98)
An applicant for registration under this article shall provide to the office of the city secretary the following information:
(1) 
The complete name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person, firm, corporation or entity making application; if the applicant is a firm, corporation or business entity, there must be provided the name and private mailing address of a principal of the firm, corporation or business entity who is authorized to bind the firm, corporation or business entity in legal agreements. Each applicant must also provide the names of all employees authorized to obtain permits.
(2) 
A copy of the applicant’s valid license, issued by the appropriate state board or agency with the authority to issue licenses for that particular trade. In the case of electricians, a master license from another municipality may be accepted.
(3) 
Proof of liability insurance.
(4) 
Any other information deemed necessary by the city secretary.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 2, adopted 1/20/98)
No registrant under this article shall for any purpose allow its registration, by name or any other identification, to be transferred to, assigned to, or in any manner directly or indirectly used by any person, firm, corporation or business entity other than the one to whom the registration was issued.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 3, adopted 1/20/98)
If a change occurs in the information previously provided by the registrant under the provisions of section 3.02.002, then the registrant shall provide written notice of the updated information to the city secretary within 30 days of the change.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 4, adopted 1/20/98)
The fee for registration shall be as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A to this code and shall be submitted with each application for registration. Registration shall expire annually on the date of the initial registration and shall be routinely reactivated by the payment of a renewal fee if the application information remains accurate. The fee for renewal shall be the same as for the initial registration. No permits will be issued to a contractor whose registration has expired.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 5, adopted 1/20/98; Ordinance adopting Code)
A registrant’s privileges under this article may be revoked, temporarily or permanently, for providing false or misleading information; failure to provide updated information within 30 days of such change; failure to maintain trade licensure from the appropriate agency having licensing authority; suspension of licensure; transferring or allowing another person, firm, or corporation to use the registration; failure to maintain a certificate of liability insurance; conviction of two violations of this article or any ordinance of the city within a twelve-month period; or any conviction of illegal dumping.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 6, adopted 1/20/98)
Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined any sum in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each continuing day’s violation under this article shall constitute a separate offense. The penal provisions imposed under this article shall not preclude the city from filing suit to enjoin the violation. The city retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
(Ordinance 260-98, sec. 7, adopted 1/20/98)