Title 6 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 6.24 — CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
6.24.010 - License - Required - Conditions.¶
Every person desiring to engage in the business of selling Christmas trees upon any lot within the city shall apply to the city license collector for a license, and said license when issued shall not be assignable or transferable nor permit anyone other than the person named in said license or his employee or employees to carry on the business by virtue of the license issued to any such licensee.
(Prior code § 6240.1.)
6.24.020 - License - Deposit required.¶
No license shall be issued for the sale of Christmas trees upon any lot within the city unless the applicant shall first have deposited with the city license collector the amount set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of council to insure the removal by licensee or his employees of any and all rubbish, garbage and debris of any kind from the lot upon which the Christmas tree sales were conducted within forty-eight hours upon and after the conclusion of such sales by licensee.
(Prior code § 6240.2; Ord. 21285.)
6.24.030 - License - Fee.¶
The license fee for the business of selling Christmas trees upon any lot in the city, as hereinabove provided, shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of council.
(Prior code § 6240.3; Ord. 21285.)
6.24.040 - Exception to chapter applicability.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the sale of Christmas trees upon any lot within the city where an established business other than the sale of Christmas trees is already being conducted.
(Prior code § 6240.4.)
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