A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to maintain, conduct or operate any device, vehicle or thing, or engage in any business, profession, trade, occupation or activity, without first having secured the license to do so, and paying all fees prescribed in this code.

B. Businesses licensed by the city, the licensee, and business employees shall conduct business operations and activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

C. The physical premises of a business licensed by the city shall conform to all applicable laws and regulations for property and structures, including but not limited to laws and regulations relating to land use, zoning, building, fire, health and safety, environment, and nuisances.

D. A business license does not confer any right or approval to alter a building, portion of a building, or site. The business must apply for and obtain all land use, building and fire permits from the city prior to undertaking any such work.

E. In instances when ownership of a licensed business is transferred, or when a licensed business is moved to a new physical location, a new business license shall be required. It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to submit a complete application for a business license. The business may be granted a 30-business-day grace period to allow for continuity of business operations while the new business license application is reviewed by the city.

F. In instances when the name of the business is changed without the need for a change to the business’s Unified Business Identifier as determined by the Washington State Department of Revenue, and without a change in business ownership or location, the business owner shall notify the city of the name change within 30 business days of making the change except that for name changes for a business with a license that was processed under Chapter 5.06 LMC the business owner shall notify the Business Licensing Service, which will convey the name change to the city. (Ord. 3412 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3343 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 3189 § 3, 2016; Ord. 818 § 2, 1975; Ord. 754 § 1, 1974; Ord. 674 § 1, 1972; Ord. 30 § 2, 1959)