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A. All landscapers and/or snow removers shall apply to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services for a license upon forms to be furnished by said Director. In addition to the license, a vehicle tag for each motor vehicle, including trailers, are to be used in the furtherance of the landscape and/or snow removal business.[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] B. The license application shall specify the following: (1) Name, address, telephone number and New York State tax identification number of the landscaper and/or snow remover. (2) Name, address and telephone number of each principal partner or corporate officer of the landscaper and/or snow remover. (3) Make, serial number, license number and load capacity of each motor vehicle, incl...

[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] The applicant shall furnish a certificate from an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New York, evidencing that the applicant and any motor vehicles are covered by general liability, personal injury and property damage insurance and shall provide evidence that employees of the applicant are covered by workmen's compensation or by an exemption certificate meeting the requirements of the State of New York and containing a ten-day notice of cancellation clause directed to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, before any license hereunder shall be issued.

[Added 2-22-2011[1]] A. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to ensure that, at all times, an up-to-date "Active License Summary Report" is maintained which shall contain the name, address, telephone number and New York State tax identification number of each person in possession of an active license approved pursuant to this chapter. B. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to ensure that a copy of the Active License Summary Report referenced in Subsection A of § 144-19 shall be filed with the City Clerk for review by the Common Council at the following times: (1) Each year, no later than the filing deadline established by the Common Council for its first regularly scheduled m...

[Added 2-22-2011] A. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk, whenever an Active License Summary Report shall be filed with his or her office pursuant to § 144-19, to ensure that a copy of such report is forwarded to the Director of Management Information Systems. B. It shall be the duty of the Director of Management Information Systems, whenever he or she shall be forwarded a copy of an Active License Summary Report by the City Clerk pursuant to Subsection A of this section, to ensure that a copy of the most recently received Active License Summary Report shall be made available for public viewing and downloading on the City website.

A. Landscape material for disposal in the City of Buffalo shall not contain any foreign objects, such as stone, brick, concrete, plastic or metal. B. Burning of landscape material within the City of Buffalo is prohibited. C. All landscape materials shall be removed from the serviced property by the landscaper and be transported to the City of Buffalo composting facility for disposal or composted at the landscaper's facility. D. The placing or dumping of landscape material on public highways, public places or private property is prohibited.

[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] This article shall be enforced by the Division of Licenses and the City of Buffalo police officer or Code Enforcement Official and such other departments or persons as may be designated by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services

A. All persons holding a license as a landscape contractor and/or snow removal contractor shall be subject to the rules and proceedings as contained in § 144-10 relating to hearings and decisions on charges arising from complaints or improper conduct. B. In addition to a license revocation by the City of Buffalo, a violation of any provision of this chapter by a person shall be deemed an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both.

A. Each license and vehicle tag shall expire on the first day of April in each year. B. No license or vehicle tag issued under this chapter shall be transferable or assigned or used by any person other than the one to whom it is issued.

Fees for license as a landscape contractor and/or snow removal contractor shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees.

[HISTORY: Derived from Art. VIII of Ch. V of the Charter and Ordinances, 1974, of the City of Buffalo. Amendments noted where applicable.] GENERAL REFERENCES Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 69. Amusements — See Ch. 75. Public buildings — See Ch. 111. Obscenity — See Ch. 299. Peace and good order — See Ch. 313. Restaurants — See Ch. 370.

The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings:

PERSON Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, society, club or other organization.

PRIVATE HOMES Buildings used exclusively for private dwelling purposes.

PUBLIC DANCE Any dance or ball to which the public generally may gain admission and may participate in dancing.

PUBLIC DANCE HALL Any building, structure or part thereof in which public dances are or may be held or any hall or academy in which classes in dancing are conducted or instruction in dancing is given for hire.

[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] A. No person shall hold any public dance or conduct classes in dancing or give instructions in dancing for hire in any public dance hall within the City until said public dance hall shall first have been licensed as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be issued by the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, upon the consent of the Common Council, and in every public dance hall its license shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the main entrance.[Amended 11-25-2008, effective 12-12-2008] B. No person shall hold a public dance within the City without having first obtained a permit therefor from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, upon the consent of the Common Council.[Amende...

[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] A. Public dance hall. Application for a license for a public dance hall shall be made to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services on forms furnished by him which shall contain such information as he may require. B. Public dance. Application for a permit for a public dance shall be made to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services at least seven days before the time of said dance and shall be in the form prescribed by said Commissioner. The Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services shall file said application with the City Clerk to be transmitted to the Common Council of the City of Buffalo and shall state the place and purpose for which the license is desired as set forth in the classifi...

[Amended 12-9-2003, effective 12-19-2003] It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services to examine all applications for public dance hall licenses and all applications for a license permitting dancing in a hotel or restaurant and to investigate or cause to be investigated each such application to determine whether or not the dance hall, hotel or restaurant for which a license is sought complies with the regulations, ordinances and laws applicable thereto and whether or not the person or persons making such application or having charge or supervision of the hall, hotel or restaurant are of good moral character. In making such investigation, the Commissioner shall have the assistance of the Departments of Police and Fire. Each ...

All licenses granted hereunder may be renewed upon application therefor and after reinspection of the premises in the manner provided herein for original inspection.

A. Public dance hall. The fee for a public dance hall license, to be paid at the time of issuing the license, shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees. B. Public dance. The fee for a public dance, to be paid at the time of filing application for a permit, shall be as provided in Chapter 175, Fees. C. Restaurant and hotel dancing. The fee for a license to conduct dancing in restaurants and hotels, to be paid at the time of filing the application for a license therefor, shall be as set forth in Chapter 175, Fees. D. Owners or operators of hotels and restaurants securing licenses under Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are exempt from procuring a music permit pursuant to Chapter 75 of the City Code. Licenses issued under either Class 3 or Class 4 may be reclassifi...