A. Business licenses are not transferable. In the event that a business is sold to a new owner while maintaining the same business type and location, a “change of owner” application shall be accepted by the license administrator in lieu of a new business application.

B. A business is not eligible to transfer ownership under a “change of owner” application unless all business license fees were paid in full at the last applicable renewal period and/or its initial fees were paid in full.

C. The business class is properly identified and maintained.

D. A “change of owner” application shall not be accepted for any business requiring a background check of the owner or principals. In the case of businesses requiring a background check, a new business application shall be submitted. (Ord. 2015-10 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/28/2003O-12 (part))