For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases
and words shall have the meanings indicated. (For definitions of specific
businesses/occupations, see the relevant chapters of this Code.[1])
As used in both the singular and plural sense, includes all
kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, establishments
and all other kinds of activities and matters as set forth in N.J.S.A.
40:52-1, as amended, together with all devices, machines, vehicles
and appurtenances, whether or not conducted for profit, on any premises
in the City of Camden.
The chief license inspector is that person designated by the Director of License and Inspections pursuant to § 7-60 to be responsible for approving all licenses which are the subject of this chapter and for enforcing all provisions of this chapter and all pertinent chapters of the Code of the City of Camden.
[Amended 12-8-1983 by Ord. No. MC-1994; 12-10-2019 by Ord. No. MC-5232]
A proceeding, including but not restricted to licensing,
in which the legal rights, duties or privileges of a party are required
by law to be determined by an agency after an opportunity for hearing.
A written document, issued by the Chief License Inspector, constituting official authorization of a continuing business or activity or a person desiring to conduct the same. Unless otherwise specified, a "license" shall be effective from January 1, or date of issue, to December 31 of the year in which it is issued. (See also Chapter 791, Transient Merchants.)
Includes all persons to whom licenses are issued as well
as any agent of the licensee.
Includes the administrative process respecting the issuance,
denial, renewal, revocation, suspension, annulment, withdrawal or
amendment of a license.
All officials, officers or employees of the City of Camden
entrusted with the enforcement of this chapter.
Includes individual natural persons, partnerships, joint
adventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts or corporations
or any officers, agents or employees of any kind, or personal representatives
thereof, in any capacity, acting either individually or with any other
person, either under personal appointment or pursuant to law.
All lands, structures and fixtures of any lot, place or parcel
covered by any regulation or ordinance provision.
An establishment in which cooking facilities are maintained and which shall not include a "restaurant - carry-out/fast-food" as defined in § 400-1, Definitions, where no alcoholic beverages are sold and where food and beverages are prepared and sold primarily for consumption on the premises and within a building or similar structure by customers who are served at tables by staff serving them and in which no drive-through facilities are provided at this establishment and which also meets the requirements of § 181-34 of the Camden Code.
[Added 5-14-2024 by Ord. No. MC-5501]
The termination, by formal action of the Chief License Inspector,
of a license, which termination shall not be subject to renewal or
restoration, except that an application for a new license may be presented
and acted upon after the expiration of at least two years after the
date of revocation.
[Amended 12-8-1985 by Ord. No. MC-1994]
Any persons, equipment, devices, materials, premises, services
or activities which are required by state law, this chapter or other
City ordinances to be licensed or are the subject of any provisions
contained in any such law or ordinance.
The temporary withdrawal, by formal action by the Chief License
Inspector, of a license for a period specifically designated, not
to exceed the term of the original grant of the license.
[Amended 12-8-1983 by Ord. No. MC-1994]
[1]
Editor's Note: When Ord. No. MC-1910 was codified, its provisions relevant to specific businesses and occupations were placed in the following chapters: Ch. 169, Advertising Materials, Art. I; Ch. 193, Arcades and Amusement Devices; Ch. 204, Auctions and Auctioneers; Ch. 217, Billiard and Pool Rooms; Ch. 225, Bowling Alleys; Ch. 248, Carousels and Merry-Go-Rounds; Ch. 264, Circuses and Exhibitions; Ch. 286, Dances and Dance Halls; Ch. 325, Entertainers, Models and Dancers; Ch. 329, Entertainment, Places of Public; Ch. 378, Flea Markets; Ch. 383, Florists; Ch. 390, Food and Beverage Vending Machines; Ch. 394, Retail Food Establishments; Ch. 416, Gasoline and Vehicle Repair Stations; Ch. 434, Hawkers, Peddlers and Solicitors; Ch. 439, Health Clubs; Ch. 456, Ice Dealers and Vending Machines; Ch.467, Junkyards; Ch. 478, Laundries, Self-Service; Ch. 496, Massage Parlors; Ch. 500, Mercantile Businesses; Ch. 507, Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks; Ch. 512, Motels and Hotels; Ch. 545, Parking Lots, Commercial; Ch. 587, Photographers, Street; Ch. 661, Sales, Special; Ch. 667, Secondhand Dealers; Ch. 705, Soft Drinks; Ch. 758, Taxicabs; Ch. 766, Theaters; Ch. 785, Towing Services; Ch. 791, Transient Merchants; and Ch. 822, Vehicles, Sale of.
A.
This chapter shall govern the issuance of all licenses by the City
of Camden, except where otherwise expressly provided by ordinance
or expressly exempted therefrom. It is not intended to repeal, abrogate,
annul or in any way impair or interfere with the existing provisions
of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by
this chapter. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and
a specific provision of any other provision of the Code of the City
of Camden or other City ordinance, the specific provision shall govern,
but only to the extent that such conflict cannot be reconciled.
B.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish uniform procedures
for licensing in the City of Camden to be utilized in conjunction
with substantive regulations set forth in this chapter and other chapters
of this Code.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, either directly or indirectly,
without first obtaining a license where required by this chapter or
other City ordinance or state law, to perform any of the following
acts:
[Amended 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC-4058; 10-9-2012 by Ord. No.
MC-4694]
(1)
Sell any goods, facilities or services.
(2)
Solicit business or offer goods or services for sale or hire.
(3)
Acquire or use any vehicle or device in the City.
(4)
Engage in any activity or perform any act connected therewith.
(5)
Permit any premises owned or under his/her control or possession
to be used for any activity subject to licensing.
B.
This requirement shall apply to all persons, businesses, etc., including
nonprofit, religious, educational or charitable organizations.
A.
The agent or other representative of any person engaged in any business,
activity or enterprise in the City subject to any licensing requirement
shall be personally responsible for the compliance of his/her principals
with this chapter and of the business with the provisions thereof.
B.
Prior to the issuance of any license to a person not residing within
the state, the applicant shall appoint an agent within the state upon
whom process may be served and shall furnish the issuing officer with
the agent's name and post office address within this state.
C.
In the event of a change of agent or a change of address of the agent,
the licensee shall forthwith notify the issuing officer.
D.
All such appointments of agents shall be accepted, in writing, by
the agent. In the event that any licensee fails to notify the issuing
officer of a change in agent, or in the event the agency is terminated
during the term of the license, the license shall be suspended until
a new or corrective appointment is made.
Every licensee under this chapter shall:
A.
Permit inspections of the subject matter of licensing and examination
of his books and records pertaining thereto.
B.
Ascertain and at all times comply with all applicable laws, ordinances
and regulations.
C.
Avoid all forbidden, improper or unnecessary practices or conditions
which do or may affect the public health, morals or welfare.
D.
Refrain from operating the licensed business on premises after expiration
of his license and during the period his license is revoked or suspended.
Every licensee under this chapter shall display any license
issued by the City of Camden as follows:
A.
Post and maintain such license upon the licensed premises in a place
where it may be seen at all times or upon any machine, device or equipment
subject to licensing in a conspicuous place thereon, where the same
may be easily and quickly identified.
B.
Where the licensed premises do not have a window facing a public
way at street level or a glass door opening upon the public way, such
insignia shall be affixed to the glass in the door, window or other
prominent place in the nearest proximity to the principal public entrance
to such establishment and shall be placed and maintained so as to
be plainly visible from such public entrance.
C.
Affix any insignia, license, tag, plate, badge, emblem or sticker
delivered for use in connection with a licensed motor vehicle on the
inside of such vehicle or in such other manner as may be prescribed
by the supervising officer and permitted under Title 39 of the New
Jersey Statutes Annotated.
Any general or special license fees required for any kind of
vehicles, for the privilege of being operated upon the public highways,
by any statute, provision of the Code of the City of Camden or other
City ordinance shall not abrogate, limit or affect any further requirements
of this chapter or other ordinances or laws for additional and separate
licenses and fees for such vehicles or other uses for and relating
to the privilege of using the same in the business so licensed.
