Section 5.10.040 Nature and duration of license.

Each business license shall be valid for a definite time period not to exceed one year from issuance. The expiration date shall be clearly printed on the face of the license.

(1) Annual License. Any person who intends to engage in business within the city on a regular, recurring and year-round basis shall obtain an annual business license. All annual business licenses shall be valid until the end of the year for which issued, or as long as the taxpayer continues in business and pays the license fees or taxes required by this or any other chapter of Title Five, whichever event occurs first. If at year-end the license holder continues in business and has paid all current taxes and/or license fees due the city, the business license shall be renewed without further application or application fees.

(2) Temporary License. Any person who does not maintain an office or other year-round business presence in the city and whose business activity in the city is "temporary in nature" shall obtain a temporary business license. Temporary licenses shall be issued for a period to include the dates of expected local business activity, and not to exceed one year.