Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS›I. - GENERAL REGULATIONS
Calexico Municipal Code Ch. 5.08 License Application and Issuance
Calexico Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Calexico
Cite as: Calexico Municipal Code Chapter 5.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04
5.08.010 - Application—Required.¶
Before any license is issued to any person, firm or corporation, such person, firm or corporation shall make a written application therefor to the city clerk.
(Prior code § 2111)
5.08.020 - Application—Contents.¶
A. The application required by Section 5.08.010 must state the nature or kind of business, show, exhibition or game for which the license is required, the place where such business, show, exhibition or game shall be carried on or conducted, the name of the owner of the business, show, exhibition, or game and must be signed by the applicant.
B. In cases where such business, show, exhibition or game is not to be carried on or conducted at a permanent place of business in the city then such application shall state the residence of the owners of such business, show, exhibition or game.
(Prior code § 2112)
5.08.030 - Issuance—Copy of corporation articles to be filed.¶
No new license shall be issued to any corporation unless a certified copy of its articles is filed in the office of the county clerk of the county of Imperial, state of California, or in the office of the city clerk.
(Prior code § 2113)
5.08.040 - Issuance—Fictitious name.¶
No license shall be issued to any person, firm or partnership conducting or carrying on any business, show, exhibition, or game under a fictitious name, unless an affidavit is filed in the office of the county clerk of Imperial County, state of California, or in the office of the city clerk, showing the true names of the owners of such business; provided however, that such license may be issued in the true names of the owners of such business, show, exhibition or game without the filing of such affidavit.
(Prior code § 2114)
5.08.050 - Issuance—Contents of license.¶
Upon application and payment therefor, as provided in this chapter and Chapter 5.12, it shall be the duty of the city clerk to prepare and issue a license under this chapter and to state in each license the amount thereof, the period of time covered thereby, the name of the person, firm or corporation to whom issued, the business, show, exhibition or game licensed, and the location where such business, show, exhibition or game is to be carried on.
(Prior code § 2121)
5.08.060 - Transfer and scope of license.¶
No license granted or issued under any provision of Chapters 5.04 through 5.16 and 5.24 shall be in any manner transferred or assigned, nor shall it authorize any person, firm or corporation, other than therein mentioned or named, to do business without the written consent of the city clerk endorsed thereon.
(Prior code § 2122)
5.08.070 - Application for transfer of license.¶
At the time any such license is assigned or transferred, the person applying for such transfer shall make application for a license as provided for in Sections 5.08.010 through 5.08.040.
(Prior code § 2123)
5.08.080 - Duplicate licenses.¶
The city clerk shall make a charge of one dollar for each duplicate license issued to replace any license issued under the provisions of Chapters 5.04 through 5.24 which has been lost or destroyed.
(Prior code § 2124)
5.08.090 - Effect of incorrect amount.¶
In no case shall any mistake made by the city clerk in stating the amount of a license prevent or prejudice the collection by the city of what shall be actually due from anyone carrying on the business, show, exhibition or game subject to a license under Chapters 5.04 through 5.24.
(Prior code § 2125)
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