Section 8-2-5 Application Procedure
A. Filing an application. A written and signed application for a Peddlers or Solicitors license shall be filed with the Finance Director, and the Finance Director shall, in conformance with the standards set forth in this Article, either grant or deny the requested license. In the event the Finance Director fails to act upon an application within the time prescribed herein, the license shall be deemed denied.
B. Contents of application. An application for a Peddler or Solicitor license shall include the following information:
1. If the applicant is an individual:
a. The name, address, telephone number, date of birth, physical description, social security number and two satisfactory photographs (approximately one inch by one inch, taken within 60 days prior to filing the application) of the individual applying for the license. One of the required photographs will be attached to the applicant’s identification card issued pursuant to Section 8-2-8 below, and the other will be retained by the Finance Director.
b. The name, address, and telephone number of the entity holding the business license for which the applicant will be conducting the licensed activity.
c. The motor vehicle make, model, year, color and state license plate number of any vehicle which will be used by the applicant to conduct the licensed activity.
d. Whether the applicant has used or been known by any other names or aliases within five years prior to the date that the application is submitted.
e. Whether the individual applicant has been convicted of any felony within five years prior to the date that the application is submitted.
f. Signed National Background Screening Consent Form
2. If the applicant is not an individual:
a. The applicant’s correct business or organization name, federal employer’s tax identification number or social security number, Fountain Hills business license number, address and telephone number for its principal office.
b. The name, address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number, physical description and two satisfactory photographs (approximately one inch by one inch, taken within 60 days prior to filing this application) of each employee or agent who will be conducting the licensed activity. One of the required photographs will be attached to the employee’s or agent’s identification card issued pursuant to Section 8-2-8 below, and the other will be retained by the Finance Director.
c. The motor vehicle make, model, year, color and state license plate number of any vehicle that will be used by the applicant or the applicant’s employees or agents to conduct the licensed activity.
d. Whether any officer, director, general partner, managing member or other person with authority to participate directly and regularly in the management of the applicant’s business, or any employee or agent who will be conducting the licensed activity, has used or been known by any other names or aliases within five years prior to the date that the application is submitted.
f. Whether any officer, director, general partner, managing member or other person with authority to participate directly and regularly in the management of the applicant’s business, or any employee or agent who will be conducting the licensed activity, has been convicted of any felony within five years prior to the date that the application is submitted.
3. In the case of an application for a Peddlers license, a complete description of the goods or services to be sold in the Town, together with information describing the sales methods to be used and a copy of any written materials that will be furnished to residents or businesses.
4. In the case of a Solicitors license, information describing the methods to be used to solicit funds and a copy of any written materials that will be furnished to residents or businesses for Commercial purposes.
5. The length of time desired for the license (not to exceed 90 days).
6. The signature of the applicant.
7. Signed National Background Screening Consent Form
C. Change in information. If, while any application is pending, or during the term of any license granted hereunder, there is any change in the information set forth in the application, the applicant shall notify the Finance Director in writing thereof within 24 hours after such change.
D. Filing Fee. At the time of filing the application, the nonrefundable license fee, including any background check/investigation fees, must be paid in the amount set forth in the Town’s fee schedule adopted as part of the annual budget or by separate resolution.
E. Form of license. Licenses issued under this Article shall bear the name and address of the business to which the license is issued, the number of the license, dates within which the licensee may conduct the licensed activities. All licenses must be signed by the Finance Director. (16-01, Amended, 08/18/2016)