§ 22-305. Regulatory fee; expiration.

(a)

There shall be an annual regulatory fee, consisting of a nonrefundable investigative fee and a license fee, for each massage and spa establishment licensed within the city. The investigative and license fees shall be set by resolution of the city council and shall remain in effect until modified or amended by subsequent resolution adopted by the city council. The full regulatory fee shall be paid with the license application and shall not be prorated under any circumstances. If the applicant withdraws the application or the license is denied, the applicant shall be refunded the full license fee paid. No refund shall be allowed once the license has been issued.

(b)

All licenses granted hereunder shall be for the calendar year and expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees who desire to obtain a license for the ensuing year shall file a completed renewal application, with the requisite fee provided for in this article, with the office of the city clerk on or before November 1 of each year. Any licensee that files a renewal application on November 2 through December 31 shall pay a late charge of 20 percent in addition to the annual fee.

(c)

For an initial license application filed prior to July 1 of the license year, the full regulatory fee must be paid. One-half of a full regulatory fee shall be paid for an initial license application filed after July 1 of the license year.

(d)

No license issued pursuant to this article shall be transferable.

(Ord. No. 753 , pt. I, 10-16-18)