San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Art. III Application and Renewal

Every person required to have a business license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall make a written application to the finance director and submit the following information:

A. The nature or kind of business for which the business license is requested.

B. The place where the business is to be conducted and, if the business is not to be conducted at a permanent location, the residence address, identified as such, of the owners of the business.

C. If the application is made for the issuance of a business license to a person to do business under a fictitious name, the names, social security numbers, and residence addresses of the owners of the business.

D. If the application is made for the issuance of a business license to a corporation or partnership, the names, franchise tax number, and residence addresses of the officers or partners thereof.

E. Any further information that the finance director may require to enable the issuance of the business license.

The finance director will not issue the business license unless the applicant has paid the appropriate fee as required under this chapter as well as the business tax amount due under Chapter 3.01 of the municipal code. (Ord. 1474 § 1, 2005)

Unless otherwise specifically provided, all business licenses required by the provisions of this chapter shall be renewed on July 1st of each year. Any fees due in order to process the renewal shall be paid by July 31st of each year, and will be delinquent after July 31st.

No renewal of a business license shall be processed or issued until payment in full of all current and delinquent business license fees as well as current and delinquent business tax amounts due under Chapter 3.01 of the Municipal Code, including accrued interest and applicable penalties thereon is received by the city. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure renewal of the business license. (Ord. 1474 § 1, 2005)