Victorville Municipal Code Art. 3 Application

Incomplete applications will not be accepted for a license under this Chapter.

The application must state in detail the following information: business name (doing business as DBA); owner's name (or corporation name); physical business address; business's mailing address; phone/fax number, and email address for the business; principal owners, officers and/or partners and their contact information; ownership type; business type; start date and/or temporary date range; indicate if it is an in-city commercial business, home based business, or rental business; state license, federal ID, state ID, seller's permit and/or social security number, as well as expiration date of any other license and/or permit (if applicable). In cases where such business is not to be conducted or carried on at a permanent place of business in the City, then such application shall state the out-of-City business address of such business.

The application must describe in detail the nature or kind of business for which the license is being requested .

All application questions must be answered and the application must be signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), the name shall be exactly as set forth in its articles of incorporation or articles of organization, and the names and addresses of all directors and an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process must be included. 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. If the applicant is a trust, the provisions of this Chapter as to a partnership applicant apply. If the applicant is a sole proprietor, the sole business owner must sign the application.

A signed application must be submitted determine the correct business classification to establish fees. Such statements or facts within the application shall be subject to verification by the Building Official.

(Ord. No. 2305, § 1, 12-17-13; Ord. No. 2459, § 6, 11-18-25)

Based on business type, additional requirements/documents may be required and requested to process the application. These additional requirements/documents shall include but are not limited to: certificate of occupancy application, residential business use form, fire operation permit form, articles of incorporation, fictitious business statement, copy of federal, state, or county license or certificate, seller's permit, health permit, proof of insurance, temporary/conditional use permit (all land uses/businesses as listed in Table 7-1 of Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code), etc.

(Ord. No. 2305, § 1, 12-17-13; Ord. No. 2459, § 6, 11-18-25)

Where an application is made for a license to do business in the City, the Building Official may require approval of such application from the various departments showing that the premises and operations therein conform to the provisions of this code and other regulatory ordinances of the City or state.

(Ord. No. 2305, § 1, 12-17-13; Ord. No. 2459, § 6, 11-18-25)

(a) The Building Official may investigate the facts and circumstances supporting an application to ensure that all information presented is a true representation of the status of the applicant and no indication of necessity to deny such application or grant with conditions exists.

(b) The Building Official may examine under oath any applicant or licensee to determine the true identity of the applicant or licensee for the business, occupation, or exhibition for which a license is sought. If the Building Official finds that the application is not in the interest of the person in whose name the application is made, he or she may deny or subsequently revoke the license. If the Building Official finds that the application is sought by or related to a person whose license has been revoked, or who has been refused a license, he/she may treat the application as though made by such applicant or licensee.

(c) If any public official finds facts on which any license granted pursuant to this title should not be granted or renewed, or, if renewed, should be subject to conditions not included in the existing license, or if any action for the revocation or modification of such license has been filed or is pending, each such public official shall so notify the Building Official, in writing within ten days of receipt of notice of the submission of the application or intent to renew, giving the name of the licensee, number of the license, and the reason for denial or addition of conditions.

(d) The Building Official, or his/her designee shall, after consideration of the application and any relevant investigations, impose any and all conditions necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public from any detrimental activities of the business.

(Ord. No. 2305, § 1, 12-17-13; Ord. No. 2459, § 6, 11-18-25)