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City of Huntington Park, CA chevron_right chevron_right Code of Ordinances chevron_right Title 3 Finance chevron_right Chapter 1 BUSINESS LICENSING

Chapter 1 BUSINESS LICENSING

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Ord. 2026-03  pdf
2026-01-13
Amends Finance: Business Licensing (Effective 2-13-2026)
Ch 3-1
Article 1 General Provisions
§ 3-1.101 Definitions.
§ 3-1.102 State law definitions.
§ 3-1.103 Requirements for commencing or conducting businesses: Exception.
§ 3-1.104 Certificates of payment: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.105 Certificates of payment: Applications: Statements: Certification.
§ 3-1.106 Certificates of payment: Applications: Audit and examination of statements.
§ 3-1.107 Certificates of payment: Applications: Failure to file statements.
§ 3-1.108 Certificates of payment: Applications: Deposits.
§ 3-1.109 Certificates of payment: Issuance: Form.
§ 3-1.110 Certificates of payment: Issuance: Permits to conduct certain businesses prerequisite.
§ 3-1.111 Certificates of payment: Branch establishments.
§ 3-1.112 Certificates of payment: Duplicates: Fees.
§ 3-1.113 Certificates of payment: Posting, carrying, and exhibiting.
§ 3-1.114 Certificates of payment: Nontransferable.
§ 3-1.115 Annual taxes: Due dates.
§ 3-1.116 Semiannual and other periodical taxes: Due dates.
§ 3-1.117 Taxes—Delinquencies: Terminated businesses.
§ 3-1.118 Taxes—Delinquencies: Penalties.
§ 3-1.119 Taxes—Manner of payment.
§ 3-1.120 Taxes—Disposition of receipts.
§ 3-1.121 Change of business location.
§ 3-1.122 Businesses partly in City.
§ 3-1.123 More than one business.
§ 3-1.124 Exemptions—Interstate and foreign commerce.
§ 3-1.125 Exemptions: Charitable and nonprofit organizations.
§ 3-1.126 Exemptions: Sales for convenience.
§ 3-1.127 Overpayment of taxes.
§ 3-1.128 Director of Finance: Powers and duties.
§ 3-1.129 Examination of records: Right of entry.
§ 3-1.130 Actions to collect taxes.
§ 3-1.131 Agreements to collect delinquent taxes.
§ 3-1.132 Acceptance of unauthorized sums.
§ 3-1.133 Determination of business classifications: Appeals.
§ 3-1.134 Appeal Board.
§ 3-1.135 Appeals.
§ 3-1.136 Hearings.
§ 3-1.137 Notices.
§ 3-1.138 Suspension and revocation of right to engage in business.
§ 3-1.139 Effect of provisions on past actions.
§ 3-1.140 Enforcement of provisions.
§ 3-1.141 Violations of provisions.
§ 3-1.142 Unlawful business.
Article 2 Taxes: Gross Receipts
§ 3-1.201 Definitions: Classification A.
§ 3-1.202 Definitions: Classification B.
§ 3-1.203 Definitions: Classification C.
§ 3-1.204 Professions, trades, and retail businesses: Classification A.
§ 3-1.205 Wholesale selling: Classification B.
§ 3-1.206 Jobbing, contracting, utilities, and vehicle dealers: Classification C.
§ 3-1.207 Maximum taxes: Classifications A, B, and C.
§ 3-1.208 Tax liability: Amusement and vending machines: Classification A.
§ 3-1.209 Tax liability: Auctions at separate locations: Classification A.
§ 3-1.210 Computation of taxes: Accommodations: Classification A.
§ 3-1.211 Computation of taxes: Dancing academies at the same location as dance halls: Classification A.
§ 3-1.212 Computation of taxes: Insurance brokers: Classification A.
§ 3-1.213 Computation of average number of employees.
§ 3-1.214 Computation of average number of employees and gross receipts: Public service corporations and public utilities: Classification C.
§ 3-1.215 Computation of gross receipts: Advertising in streetcars and buses: Classification A.
§ 3-1.216 Computation of gross receipts: Commission brokers: Classification A.
§ 3-1.217 Computation of gross receipts: Vehicle dealers: Classification C.
§ 3-1.218 Computation of gross receipts: Contractors and subcontractors: Classification C.
§ 3-1.219 Computation of gross receipts: Loan businesses in connection with other businesses: Classification C.
§ 3-1.220 Computation of gross receipts: Realty speculators: Classification C.
§ 3-1.221 Additional business license taxes for publicity and promotional purposes.
Article 3 Taxes: Flat Rates
§ 3-1.301 Scope of provisions.
§ 3-1.302 Definitions.
§ 3-1.303 Advertising: Classification D.
§ 3-1.304 Amusement exhibitions and shows: Classification D.
§ 3-1.305 Games of skill or science: Classification D.
§ 3-1.306 Junk and rubbish collectors: Classification D.
§ 3-1.307 Outdoor parking: Classification D.
§ 3-1.308 Peddling and soliciting: Classification D.
§ 3-1.309 Portable toilets: Classification D.
§ 3-1.310 School buses: Classification D.
§ 3-1.311 Transportation or delivery to established dealers: Classification D.
§ 3-1.312 Truck sales: Classification D.
§ 3-1.313 Warehouses, refrigeration, and/or storage plants: Classification D.
§ 3-1.314 Weighing devices: Classification D.
§ 3-1.315 Manufacturers: Classification E.
§ 3-1.316 Figure studios: Classification D.
§ 3-1.317 Additional business license taxes for publicity and promotional purposes.
§ 3-1.318 Fortune-telling businesses.
§ 3-1.319 Still photography businesses.
Article 4 Amusement Devices
§ 3-1.401 Definitions.
§ 3-1.402 General permits: Required.
§ 3-1.403 General permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.404 General permits: Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.405 General permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.406 General permits: Applications: Granting or denial: Notices to applicants.
§ 3-1.407 Location permits: Required.
§ 3-1.408 Location permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.409 Location permits: Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.410 Location permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.411 Location permits: Applications: Granting or denial: Notices to applicants.
§ 3-1.412 Permits: Applications: Information confidential.
§ 3-1.413 Permits: Annual permit fees: Establishment by resolution: Licenses: Taxes.
§ 3-1.414 Permits: Annual permit fees: Due date.
§ 3-1.414.1 Permits: Posting on devices.
§ 3-1.414.2 Permits: Annual renewal fees: Penalties.
§ 3-1.414.3 Permits: Confiscation of devices if permits are not issued or displayed.
§ 3-1.414.4 Permits: Furnishing proof of ownership.
§ 3-1.415 Permits: Substitution of devices: Permits nontransferable.
§ 3-1.416 Permits: Issuance for more than one device.
§ 3-1.417 Permits and licenses: Refunds of fees and taxes.
§ 3-1.418 Permits and licenses: Revocation.
§ 3-1.419 Appeals: Hearings.
§ 3-1.420 Notices.
§ 3-1.421 Operation by minors prohibited.
§ 3-1.422 Operation near churches, schools, and playgrounds prohibited.
§ 3-1.423 Gambling devices prohibited.
§ 3-1.424 Seizure and destruction of gambling devices.
§ 3-1.425 Violations: Penalties.
Article 5 Auction Sales
Article 6 Auto Wreckers and Junk Yard Dealers
§ 3-1.601 Definitions.
§ 3-1.602 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.603 Permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.604 Permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.605 Permits: Fees.
§ 3-1.606 Permits: Issuance: Conditions.
§ 3-1.607 Permits: Renewal: Fees.
§ 3-1.608 Permits: Transferability.
§ 3-1.609 Permits: Separate locations: Transfer of locations: Enlargement of businesses: Fees.
§ 3-1.610 Permits: Suspension and revocation.
Article 7 Automobile Wash Racks
§ 3-1.701 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.702 Permits: Applications.
§ 3-1.703 Permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.704 Permits: Issuance: Payment of license taxes.
§ 3-1.705 Operation by nonprofit organizations.
Article 8 Benches on Public Ways
§ 3-1.801 Bench defined.
§ 3-1.802 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.803 Permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.804 Permits: Applications: Accompanying data.
§ 3-1.805 Permits: Applications: Inspection fees.
§ 3-1.806 Permits: Applications: Denial.
§ 3-1.807 Permits: Fees: Expiration date.
§ 3-1.808 Permits: Issuance: Conditions: Numbering.
§ 3-1.809 Permits: Index file.
§ 3-1.810 Permits: Nontransferable.
§ 3-1.811 Permits: Revocation: Denial of renewal.
§ 3-1.812 Bonds and liability insurance.
§ 3-1.813 Removal, storage, and disposition.
§ 3-1.814 Prohibited locations.
§ 3-1.815 Installation and maintenance.
§ 3-1.816 Advertising and signs.
§ 3-1.817 Unlawful acts.
§ 3-1.818 Enforcement of provisions.
Article 9 Billiard Rooms
§ 3-1.901 Definitions.
§ 3-1.902 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.903 Permits: Issuance prior to licenses.
§ 3-1.904 Permits: Posting.
§ 3-1.905 Provisions: Posting.
§ 3-1.906 Hours of operation.
§ 3-1.907 Attendance by minors.
§ 3-1.908 Unobstructed view of rooms: Exception.
§ 3-1.909 Sanitary maintenance of rooms.
§ 3-1.910 Exceptions to provisions.
§ 3-1.911 Violations of provisions.
Article 10 Bowling Lanes
§ 3-1.1001 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.1002 Permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.1003 Permits: Issuance: Fees.
§ 3-1.1004 Permits: Revocation: Hearings.
§ 3-1.1005 License fees.
§ 3-1.1006 Buildings: Conformance with zoning regulations.
§ 3-1.1007 Buildings: Sound insulation.
§ 3-1.1008 Violations of provisions.
Article 11 Closing-Out and Similar Sales
§ 3-1.1101 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1102 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.1103 Permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.1104 Permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.1105 Permits: Applications: Investigation fees.
§ 3-1.1106 Permits: Applications: Denial.
§ 3-1.1107 Permits: Issuance: Conditions.
§ 3-1.1108 Permits: Renewal.
§ 3-1.1109 Permits: Revocation.
§ 3-1.1110 Permits: Revocation and denial: Appeals: Hearings.
§ 3-1.1111 Advertising.
§ 3-1.1112 Regulation of sales: Enforcement of provisions.
§ 3-1.1113 Exceptions to provisions.
Article 12 Dances
Article 13 Entertainment Permits
Article 14 Loan Companies
§ 3-1.1401 Licenses: Required.
§ 3-1.1402 Licenses: Taxes.
§ 3-1.1403 Licenses: Separate locations.
§ 3-1.1404 Exceptions to provisions.
Article 15 Physical Therapy, Sauna Baths, Massage Parlors, and Similar Businesses
§ 3-1.1501 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1502 Permit required.
§ 3-1.1503 Exceptions.
§ 3-1.1504 Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.1505 Applications: Contents.
§ 3-1.1506 Facilities necessary.
§ 3-1.1507 Permit procedures.
§ 3-1.1508 Display of permits.
§ 3-1.1509 Change of locations.
§ 3-1.1510 Activities grounds for revocation.
§ 3-1.1511 Employees.
§ 3-1.1512 Inspections.
§ 3-1.1513 Records of treatments.
§ 3-1.1514 Names of businesses.
§ 3-1.1515 Revocation and suspension of permits.
§ 3-1.1516 Applicability of regulations to existing businesses.
§ 3-1.1517 Public nuisance abatement.
§ 3-1.1518 Permit renewals: Fees.
§ 3-1.1519 License taxes.
Article 16 Patrol Services
§ 3-1.1601 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1602 Patrol system's licensing.
§ 3-1.1603 Patrol guard's licensing.
§ 3-1.1604 Proprietary patrol guard's licensing.
§ 3-1.1605 Independent business licensing.
§ 3-1.1606 Conduct of patrol guards and proprietary patrol guards.
§ 3-1.1607 Performance of police duties for general public.
§ 3-1.1608 Marking of cars.
§ 3-1.1609 Uniforms, badges and patches.
§ 3-1.1610 Statements regarding identification.
§ 3-1.1611 Reports to police.
§ 3-1.1612 Complaints against patrol system, patrol guard, or proprietary patrol guard.
§ 3-1.1613 Registration requirements for patrol systems.
§ 3-1.1614 Registration requirements for patrol guards.
§ 3-1.1615 Registration requirements for proprietary patrol guards.
§ 3-1.1616 Registration—Required.
§ 3-1.1617 Hiring proprietary patrol guards.
§ 3-1.1618 Licenses—Taxes.
§ 3-1.1619 Violations—Penalties.
§ 3-1.1620 Invalidity of part.
Article 17 Pawnbrokers
§ 3-1.1701 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1702 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.1703 Permits: Applications: Form.
§ 3-1.1704 Permits: Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.1705 Permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.1706 Permits: Issuance: Conditions.
§ 3-1.1707 Permits: Renewal.
§ 3-1.1708 Permits: Suspension and revocation: Hearings.
§ 3-1.1709 Permits: Revocation: Reissuance.
§ 3-1.1710 Special permits.
§ 3-1.1711 Permit and other fees.
§ 3-1.1712 Hours and days of operation restricted.
§ 3-1.1713 Signs.
§ 3-1.1714 Reports.
§ 3-1.1715 Reports: Filing by Police Chief.
§ 3-1.1716 Reports: Inspection.
§ 3-1.1717 Records.
§ 3-1.1718 Records and merchandise: Inspection.
§ 3-1.1719 Reports and records: Use of English language.
§ 3-1.1720 Reports and records: Failure to keep, file, and exhibit.
§ 3-1.1721 Unlawful disposal of merchandise.
§ 3-1.1722 Engaging in more than one business.
§ 3-1.1723 Furnishing article provisions to permittees.
§ 3-1.1724 Effect of provisions on business licensing.
Article 18 Peddlers and Sidewalk Vendors
§ 3-1.1801 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1802 Permits: Required.
§ 3-1.1803 Permits: Applications: Form: Accompanying data and identification.
§ 3-1.1804 Permits: Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.1805 Permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.1806 Permits: Applications: Granting or denial.
§ 3-1.1807 Permits: Identification cards: Issuance.
§ 3-1.1808 Permits: Identification cards: Term.
§ 3-1.1809 Permits: Identification cards: Display.
§ 3-1.1810 Permits: Licenses: Revocation.
§ 3-1.1811 Continuance of prior permits and licenses.
§ 3-1.1812 Appeals: Reviews: Hearings.
§ 3-1.1813 Notices.
§ 3-1.1814 Compliance with signs on premises.
§ 3-1.1815 Compliance with provisions.
§ 3-1.1816 Application of provisions: Exemptions.
§ 3-1.1817 Violations of provisions.
§ 3-1.1818 Pushcarts vending ice cream and food products.
Article 19 Soliciting for Charitable and Religious Purposes
§ 3-1.1901 Definitions.
§ 3-1.1902 Charitable solicitations permits: Required: Exemption.
§ 3-1.1903 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Form: Accompanying data.
§ 3-1.1904 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Credentials of agents.
§ 3-1.1905 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Filing.
§ 3-1.1906 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Fees.
§ 3-1.1907 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Investigation.
§ 3-1.1908 Charitable solicitations permits: Applications: Granting or denial.
§ 3-1.1909 Charitable solicitations permits: Issuance: Conditions.
§ 3-1.1910 Charitable solicitations permits: Issuance: Form.
§ 3-1.1911 Charitable solicitations permits: Term: Extensions.
§ 3-1.1912 Charitable solicitations permits: Return upon expiration.
§ 3-1.1913 Charitable solicitations permits: Nontransferable.
§ 3-1.1914 Charitable solicitations: Identification cards: Exhibiting.
§ 3-1.1915 Religious solicitations permits: Required.
§ 3-1.1916 Religious solicitations: Exemptions.
§ 3-1.1917 Religious solicitations permits: Applications: Filing.
§ 3-1.1918 Religious solicitations permits: Applications: Information required.
§ 3-1.1919 Religious solicitations permits: Applications: Investigations.
§ 3-1.1920 Religious solicitations: Limitations.
§ 3-1.1921 Religious solicitations permits: Issuance.
§ 3-1.1922 Religious solicitations permits: Time of issuance.
§ 3-1.1923 Religious solicitations permits: Renewal.
§ 3-1.1924 Religious solicitations permits: Form.
§ 3-1.1925 Religious solicitations permits: Term.
§ 3-1.1926 Religious solicitations permits: Nontransferability.
§ 3-1.1927 Religious solicitations: Credentials of solicitors.
§ 3-1.1928 Religious solicitations permits: Denial.
§ 3-1.1929 Religious solicitations permits—Revocation.
§ 3-1.1930 Religious solicitations permits—Appeals.
§ 3-1.1931 Religious solicitations—Receipts.
§ 3-1.1932 Religious solicitations—Manner.
§ 3-1.1933 Religions solicitations—Authority of Police Chief.
§ 3-1.1934 Religious solicitations—Penalties.
Article 20 Taxicabs and Limousines
§ 3-1.2001 Definitions.
§ 3-1.2002 Certificate of public convenience and necessity.
§ 3-1.2003 Applicant qualifications.
§ 3-1.2004 Applications for certificate of public convenience and necessity.
§ 3-1.2005 General criteria for issuance or denial of certificate.
§ 3-1.2006 Council hearings on issuance or denial of certificate.
§ 3-1.2007 Term and transfer of certificate.
§ 3-1.2008 Grounds for revocation or suspension of certificate of public convenience and necessity.
§ 3-1.2009 Council hearings on revocation, suspension, or modification of certificate of public convenience and necessity.
§ 3-1.2010 Vehicle permit required for taxicabs and/or limousines.
§ 3-1.2011 Application for public transportation vehicle permit.
§ 3-1.2012 Criteria for issuance or denial of public transportation vehicle permit.
§ 3-1.2013 Denial of public transportation vehicle permit.
§ 3-1.2014 Terms of permit.
§ 3-1.2015 Revocation or suspension of permit.
§ 3-1.2016 Notice of proposed disciplinary action and hearing.
§ 3-1.2017 Emergency temporary suspension of permit.
§ 3-1.2018 Decision on suspension or revocation of vehicle permit.
§ 3-1.2019 Appeal to the designated Hearing Officer.
§ 3-1.2020 Restrictions and regulations applicable to public transportation vehicles.
§ 3-1.2021 Additional restrictions and regulations applicable to taxis.
§ 3-1.2022 Metered taxicab rates.
§ 3-1.2023 Inspection of vehicles.
§ 3-1.2024 Public transportation vehicle insurance.
§ 3-1.2025 Operator's permit required.
§ 3-1.2026 Applications for operator's permit.
§ 3-1.2027 Criteria for issuance or denial of operator's permit.
§ 3-1.2028 Denial of permit.
§ 3-1.2029 Terms of permit.
§ 3-1.2030 Revocation or suspension of operator's permit.
§ 3-1.2031 Notice of proposed disciplinary action and hearing.
§ 3-1.2032 Emergency temporary suspension of operator's permit.
§ 3-1.2033 Decision on suspension or revocation of operator's permit.
§ 3-1.2034 Appeal to the designated Hearing Officer.
§ 3-1.2035 Use of operator's permit by person other than permittee.
§ 3-1.2036 Operator's permit must be in possession of driver while operating taxicab in City.
§ 3-1.2037 Daily trip sheets.
§ 3-1.2038 Authority to promulgate rules and regulations.
§ 3-1.2039 Service of written notice.
§ 3-1.2040 Proof of service of written notice.
§ 3-1.2041 Violations and penalties.
§ 3-1.2042 Regulations for removal or impoundment of vehicles.
§ 3-1.2043 Severability.
Article 21 Used Car Dealers
§ 3-1.2101 Continuance of existing ordinances.
Article 22 Special Event Permits
Article 23 Painting Addresses on Street Curbs
§ 3-1.2301 Purpose and intent.
§ 3-1.2302 Definitions.
§ 3-1.2303 Prohibition.
§ 3-1.2304 Local non-profit organizations.
§ 3-1.2305 Defined geographical areas.
§ 3-1.2306 Application for permit.
§ 3-1.2307 Investigation standards for granting permit.
§ 3-1.2308 Granting or denial of permit.
§ 3-1.2309 Number of permits limited; lottery system.
§ 3-1.2310 Issuance of identification card.
§ 3-1.2311 Term of permit.
§ 3-1.2312 Permit requirements.
§ 3-1.2313 Revocation of permit.
§ 3-1.2314 Appeals.
§ 3-1.2315 Notices.
§ 3-1.2316 Penalties for violations.
§ 3-1.2317 Severability.
Article 24 Medical Marijuana Business Permits
§ 3-1.2401 Purpose and intent.
§ 3-1.2402 Definitions.
§ 3-1.2403 Medical marijuana business permit required.
§ 3-1.2404 Permit application.
§ 3-1.2405 Investigation.
§ 3-1.2406 Review and issuance of permit.
§ 3-1.2407 Permit expiration and renewal.
§ 3-1.2408 Permit suspension and revocation.
§ 3-1.2409 Permit assignability.
§ 3-1.2410 Regulatory fee and seller's permit.
§ 3-1.2411 Use of revenue.
§ 3-1.2412 Operating requirements and standards.
§ 3-1.2413 Examination of books, records, witnesses.
§ 3-1.2414 Liability and indemnification.
§ 3-1.2415 Prohibited operations.
§ 3-1.2416 Violations and enforcement.
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