Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 7.06 Applications, Renewals, Transfers

Every person desiring a license to conduct any business, occupation or other act provided for in this title, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall file an application with the tax collector upon a form to be provided by the tax collector, and at such time pay the required fee and penalty, if any.

(Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43, 1951.)

Every application for a license required by this title shall be signed by the applicant and shall contain:

A.

The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, the name shall be exactly as set forth in its articles of incorporation. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each general partner shall be stated. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this chapter as to a corporate applicant apply;

B.

If the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of all directors and the name and address of an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process;

C.

A description of all trucks and other mechanical equipment owned by or under the control of the applicant to be used by him in the proposed business;

D.

A description of the facility proposed to be provided, including its location and a schedule of charges proposed to be made, in cases where this title authorizes the commission to specify either maximum or minimum charges or both;

E.

If the business or activity is advertised to the public and known by a name or designation other than the name of the applicant, such name or designation other than the name of the applicant, such name or designation; otherwise, a statement that the business is not so advertised or known.

(Ord. 10279 § 3, 1971: Ord. 9630 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 8485 § 1 (part), 1963: Ord. 7462 § 6, 1959; Ord. 7159 § 1 (part), 1957: Ord. 7011 § 1, 1956: Ord. 6104 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43.5, 1951.)

In addition to the information required by Section 7.06.020, an application for a license for a hog ranch (Section 7.48.010), also shall contain:

A.

The name and address of every stockholder owning not less than 10 percent of the stock of the corporation;

B.

The name and address of every officer and director;

C.

Every person having an interest of not less than 10 percent in the business or activity to be licensed, and the amount thereof;

D.

The name and address of every person having any right, title or interest in the premises, or any part thereof equal to or greater than one-tenth of the whole, upon which the business or activity is to be carried on. If any such person is a corporation, the same information as required of a corporate applicant.

(Ord. 11886 § 1203, 1979; Ord. 7159 § 2, 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 43.6, 1951.)

Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260 or 7.30.270 of this Title, the Commission or referee shall hold a public hearing on every application for a new license required for:

Bookstore, Section 7.90.030;

Bowling alley, Section 7.90.340;

Game arcade, Section 7.90.430;

Exhibitions, Section 7.90.380;

Off-the-road vehicles, Section 7.90.570;

Rifle range, Section 7.90.250;

Rodeo, Section 7.90.590;

Public billiard room or billiard club, Section 7.18.020;

Escort bureau, Section 7.38.020;

Massage establishments, Section 7.54.010;

Health clubs, Section 7.47.020;

Card and game club, Section 7.54.030;

Ambulance operator, Section 7.16.030;

Ambulette operator, Section 7.17.020;

Private patrol service and special officers, Section 7.68.030;

Taxicab operator, Section 7.80.030;

Dance, Section 7.30.110;

Skating rink, Section 7.30.670;

Model studio, Section 7.56.020;

Picture arcade, Section 7.64.020;

Entertainment, Section 7.36.040;

Outdoor festival, Section 7.60.030, if the license permits more than 5,000 persons to attend;

Growth center, Section 7.44.020;

Theaters, Section 7.82.010;

Bingo games, Section 7.20.040;

Circus or carnival, Section 7.25.030;

Vacation certificate business, Section 7.85.020;

Body Art Establishments, Section 7.94.020;

Adult business, Section 7.92.030;

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Section 7.55.020.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2006-0036 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 1, 2003; Ord. 99-0039 § 1, 1999: Ord. 83-0017 § 1, 1983: Ord. 12338 § 1, 1981: Ord. 12230 § 1, 1980: Ord. 12207 § 1, 1980: Ord. 11356 § 2 (part), 1976: Ord. 11093 § 4 (part), 1975: Ord. 10279 § 2, 1971: Ord. 10217 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 2 § 39, 1951.)

Upon receipt of a license fee, the tax collector shall:

A.

Issue a dated receipt to the applicant showing the location and business for a license for which application has been made;

B.

Transmit copies of the license fee referral memorandum to those officers and departments designated in this chapter, and to any other that may be designated by the board.

(Ord. 8097 § 2, 1961: Ord. 7515 § 1 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44, 1951.)

The receipt issued pursuant to Section 7.06.050 shall constitute a temporary license, with the exceptions of businesses cited in Section 7.06.070, which shall expire upon the final determination of the application or at the end of 60 days, whichever first occurs, except that if the tax collector finds, and upon the approval of all departments and officers to whom the application was referred, that at the end of 60 days the application has not finally been acted upon through no fault of the applicant and that expiration of the temporary license will cause unnecessary hardship to the applicant inconsistent with the purposes and intent of this title, or that the hardship to the applicant by the denial of an extension would be disproportionate to any benefit to the public, he may extend such temporary license for a period not to exceed 30 days.

(Ord. 8097 § 3, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.5, 1951.)

A valid license other than the receipt described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the applicant in advance of the operation of the following businesses or activities:

Adult business

Ambulance operator

Ambulette operator

Ambulette driver

Ambulette attendant

Auctioneer

Billiard room

Bookstore

Card club

Close-out sale

Dance

Entertainment

Escort bureau

Exhibitions

Game arcade

Growth center

Identification card

Locksmith

Manager

Massage establishment

Massage technician

Medical marijuana dispensary

Medical marijuana dispensary manager

Model studio

Motion picture theater

Off-the-road vehicles

Outdoor festival

Pawnbroker

Peddler—edibles

Picture arcade

Private patrol service

Public eating place

Rifle range

Rodeo

Salvage dealer

Secondhand dealer

Shooting gallery

Special officer

Taxicab driver

Taxicab operator

Trade-in dealer

Traveling show

Vacation certificate business.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2006-0036 § 2, 2006: Ord. 2003-0067 § 2, 2003; Ord. 91-0095 § 1, 1991: Ord. 91-0002 § 1, 1991: Ord. 83-0017 § 2, 1983: Ord. 12338 § 2, 1981: Ord. 12146 § 3, 1980: Ord. 11356 § 2 (part), 1976: Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10279 § 4, 1971: Ord. 10217 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10059 § 1, 1970: Ord. 10009 § 1 (part), 1970: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 1, 1969; Ord. 9688 § 1, 1968: Ord. 9630 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 8784 § 1, 1965: Ord. 8140 § 1, 1962; Ord. 8097 § 3 (part), 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.6, 1951.)

A valid license other than the receipt described in Section 7.06.050 must be in the possession of the applicant in advance of the operation of any business or activity for which this title requires a license if such business or activity is to be carried on at the same location as an activity the license to conduct which was revoked within six months prior to the application, or was denied within such six months on any ground which also would be a ground of revocation.

(Ord. 9688 § 2, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 44.7, 1951.)

The granting or renewal of a license is not to be considered approval or condonation of any act, conduct or condition of the applicant committed or existing prior thereto.

(Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 84, 1951.)

Every officer and department to which an application for a license is referred may require such additional information and the filing of such additional forms as he deems necessary.

(Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45, 1951.)

If any office or department finds that the facts are such that any one or more of the provisions of 7.08 of this code relating to the denial of a license would apply if the license is issued without conditions, or that the licensee could conduct the occupation or activity so as to be detrimental to public health, or safety, or public welfare if the license is issued without conditions, but that conditions can be imposed which will eliminate any ground for denial provided for in said Chapter 7.08, or, as the case may be, will prevent the conduct of the occupation or activity so as to be detrimental to public health, or safety, or public welfare, such offices or department shall recommend that such license be issued subject to such conditions. Such conditions may include, but are not confined to, requirements for off-street parking and hours of operation. The business license commission may impose any or all of the conditions so recommended.

(Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 7, 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45.2, 1951.)

Every officer and department to which an application is referred shall, in writing, advise the tax collector of all material facts necessary to determine whether the license should be granted, granted subject to conditions, or denied, and their approval or disapproval of the application.

(Ord. 7462 § 8 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45.3, 1951.)

If any officers or departments to which an application is referred advises the tax collector that the license should be denied, he shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of this title.

(Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 6104 § 2 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 45.7, 1951.)

If no officer or department to which an application is referred recommends that the license be denied, but one or more officers or departments recommend that the license be granted subject to conditions, the tax collector shall so notify the applicant as provided in Section 7.08.010 of this title.

(Ord. 7462 § 8 (part), 1959: Ord. 6822 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord.5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 46, 1951.)

A.

If the applicant does not request a hearing and a hearing is not required by this title, the license shall be issued subject to the conditions recommended pursuant to Section 7.06.110. If a hearing is held and the commission finds that the facts are such that one or more of the provisions of Chapter 7.08 relating to the denial of a license would apply if the license is issued without conditions, but that conditions can be imposed which will eliminate any ground for denial provided for in said Chapter 7.08, the commission shall instruct the tax collector to issue, and the tax collector shall issue, the license subject to such conditions.

B.

If a referee holds the hearing, for the purpose of this section it shall be deemed that the hearing was held by the commission.

(Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10279 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 9557 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 47, 1951.)

A.

If the applicant for a license shows to the satisfaction of the tax collector, or commission, as the case may be, by affidavit, that the activity is to be carried on exclusively for fund-raising for charitable purposes, the tax collector shall issue a license for any business or activity described in this title, good for not more than five days, in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.

B.

This section does not apply to outdoor festivals as defined by Section 7.60.010.

(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6822 § 2, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 3 § 48, 1951.)

All licenses provided for in this title may be issued for any period not exceeding one year and not less than the period for which a license fee is fixed except that if an annual license costs more than $10.00 per year, and the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the tax collector that because the business or occupation is of seasonal nature, or because of statutory or ordinance regulations or restrictions, or because of termination or loss of lease, or because of acquisition by the public of the premises on which the occupation or business is situated, or because of similar reasons, such business or occupation cannot be carried on for the entire year, a license may be issued for such lesser period and the license fee prorated accordingly, but the fee charged shall not be less than one-half the annual fee.

(Ord. 7462 § 9 (part), 1959: Ord. 6649 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 6472 § 1, 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 4 § 51, 1951.)

If the date specified in either subsection A or subsection B of this section is the first of a calendar month, the period of the license shall begin on such date. Otherwise, the period of the license shall begin on the first of the calendar month which first follows the date specified in subsection A or B. The said dates are:

A.

In the case of a new license:

If the applicant already is engaging in the activity for which the license is required, the date on which he began such activity or the date on which such activity became subject to license, whichever is later,

If the applicant has not begun such activity, the date requested in the application. If no date is requested in the application, the date on which the license is actually granted or the day on which the applicant commences to engage in business, whichever is earlier;

B.

In the case of renewal, the expiration of the license renewed.

(Ord. 7778 § 1, 1960; Ord. 7462 § 9 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 4 § 52, 1951.)

Where, from such evidence as he sees fit to require, the tax collector finds that a license, whether in the form of a tag, plate, sticker, card or paper, or otherwise, has been lost, he shall issue a duplicate license to the holder thereof upon payment to him of the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.

(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 75, 1951.)

Every person desiring to continue in business after the expiration of the license period shall file an application for renewal:

A.

Not less than 45 business days prior to the expiration of the license period, if to renew a license for a waste-disposal facility;

B.

Not less than 90 business days prior to the expiration of the license period, if to renew an adult business license;

C.

Not less than 30 business days prior to the expiration of the license period in all other cases.

(Ord. 2003-0067 § 3, 2003: Ord. 9557 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 7462 § 10 (part), 1959: Ord. 6959 § 1, 1956: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 61, 1951.)

Sections 7.06.200 through 7.06.260 do not apply to licenses for fire or closing-out sales, but such licenses may be renewed only as provided in Chapter 7.40 of this title.

(Ord. 6472 § 2, 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 62.6, 1951.)

In the case of a business having a fixed location, a license for a different location is not a renewal.

(Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 64, 1951.)

The tax collector may accept an application for a renewal after the time specified in Section 7.06.200, if filed before the expiration of the former license. The filing of such late application shall give the applicant no greater rights than the filing of an application for a new license.

(Ord. 9920 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 62, 1951.)

The tax collector may accept an application for a renewal after the time specified in Section 7.06.200 if filed not later than 60 days after the expiration of the former license. When an application for renewal is submitted pursuant to this section, the fee shall be equivalent to the renewal fee plus 25 percent thereof. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the tax collector shall not accept an application for a renewal of a license which has expired, or which for any other reason is not in full force and effect. The applicant may apply for a new license if not prohibited from doing so by any other provision of this title. He shall accompany such application with the fee required for an application for a new license. This section does not apply to the renewal of an adult business license which was issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92.

(Ord. 2003-0067 § 4, 2003: Ord. 12362 § 1, 1981: Ord. 11366 § 2, 1976: Ord. 9920 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 62.2, 1951.)

If, upon receipt of the application for a new license filed pursuant to Section 7.06.240 and the fee applicable thereto, no regulatory agency has indicated to the tax collector that it disapproves of such application, the tax collector shall issue the new license. If any regulatory agency recommends denial of such application, the tax collector shall set the matter for public hearing in accordance with Sections 7.06.040, 7.06.090 and Chapter 7.08 and Chapter 7.10 of this title.

(Ord. 11366 § 3, 1976: Ord. 11093 § 5, 1975: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 62.3, 1951.)

If, on any renewal application, the commission has received notice of a change of ownership or a significant change in operation of the business which may involve noncompliance with county regulations, or if it has received citizens' complaints regarding the operation of the business, it may set the matter for public hearing. If such matter is set for hearing, the involved parties will be notified to appear for hearing, and any other notice of hearing, if any, which is required in the case of an original application shall be given as in the case of an original hearing. The filing of an accusation shall not be required. In all other cases involving license renewals, such license shall automatically be renewed by the tax collector, effective upon expiration of the old license, unless one of the departments or officers investigating such license has indicated that it recommends denial of, or the imposition of conditions upon, such license, in which case such matters shall be set for public hearing in accordance with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 2003-0067 § 5, 2003: Ord. 11093 § 4 (part), 1975: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 3 (part), 1968: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1963: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 5 § 63, 1951.)

Notwithstanding Section 7.06.260, the Commission shall set for public hearing applications for renewals of licenses for escort bureaus; massage establishments; model studios; adult businesses; and further, for picture arcades, bookstores, theaters and entertainment licenses, when the licensed activity is not customarily open to the general public because minors are excluded as a prevailing business practice. The public hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2003-0067 § 6, 2003: Ord. 82-0017 § 1, 1982: Ord. 81-0032 § 1, 1981.)

Unless otherwise specifically allowed in Sections 7.06.280 through 7.06.310, no license issued pursuant to this title may be transferred from one person to another person, or from one location to another location.

(Ord. 2003-0067 § 7, 2003: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 71, 1951.)

A.

Where a license costs more than $18.00, the licensee, upon payment to the tax collector of a fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading, may transfer his license to do business to another site upon application to the tax collector if such application is approved by the departments which regulate the license.

B.

This section does not apply where this title requires a hearing for the granting of an original license and also requires that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given to members of the public.

(Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9557 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 6250 § 1, 1953: Ord. 6204 § 1, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 76, 1951.)

Where a license costs $9.00 or more per year per vehicle, license plates are interchangeable from one vehicle to another used in the same business.

(Ord. 6586 § 1 (part), 1954: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 73, 1951.)

If a license is issued to a partnership and the partnership is changed by addition of new partners, the license may be transferred to the new partnership if the new partnership makes application for such transfer in the same manner as for a new license and pays to the tax collector a transfer fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.

(Ord. 92-0132 § 3, 1992: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 72, 1951.)

When a partner withdraws from a partnership which has a license issued pursuant to this title, within 10 days after such withdrawal, or prior thereto, the remaining partner or partners shall so notify the commission in writing. If such is done, the license shall continue and be valid as to the remaining partner or partners.

(Ord. 10059 § 2, 1970: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 6 § 74, 1951.)