§ 44-67. Issuance of permit; fees; renewal.

(a)

A permit issued or renewed pursuant to the provisions of this article shall not be transferable from one business enterprise to another business enterprise. All permits shall expire on December 31 of each year following the date of original issuance. Permits shall be renewable annually.

(b)

There shall be permit fees as determined by the city manager, as established by administrative order, and as approved by the city council. Such fees, whether initial or renewal, shall accompany the application and shall be nonrefundable subsequent to the filing of the application. All monies received under this section shall be deposited with the director of finance of the city and shall be used to defray the expense of providing the services described in this article.

(c)

Permits shall be issued in the name of the business enterprise meeting the standards and requirements for permits.

(d)

The city manager or his designee is empowered and directed to issue permits to business enterprises that have met the standards and requirements for a permit and that are otherwise qualified for a permit. The city manager is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate reasonable rules and procedures for the application, issuance and revocation of such permits and a schedule of maximum allowed rates as permitted by F.S. §§ 166.043 and 715.07.

(Ord. No. 2008-14, § 2, 10-8-2008)