Chapter 5.02
BUSINESS LICENSES

Sections:

5.02.010    Adoption of Business Licenses Code.

5.02.020    General Amendments.

5.02.030    Fees.

5.02.040    Violation—Penalty.

5.02.010 Adoption of Business Licenses Code.

A.    Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, entitled “Business Licenses,” as such title may be amended from time to time, is adopted by reference as the Business Licenses Code for the City to the extent applicable to the City, except as amended by this code or by any other City ordinance or resolution that supersedes all or any portion of Title 7.

B.    At least two copies of the current provisions of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code will at all times be maintained and on file with the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 94-10, 9/13/94; Ord. 10-7 § 2, 7/13/10)

5.02.020 General Amendments.

The following amendments are made to Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code:

A.    Whenever “Board of Supervisors” or “Board” is used, it means the Santa Clarita City Council;

B.    Whenever the geographical limits of the County of Los Angeles are used, it means the geographical limits of the City of Santa Clarita, unless a different geographical area is clearly indicated by the context;

C.    Whenever “County,” “County of Los Angeles” or “unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles” is used, it means the City of Santa Clarita, except when referring to the officer or department responsible for issuing a license or permit, in which case, such officer or department will continue to mean the applicable officer or department of the County of Los Angeles;

D.    For Chapters 7.04, 7.06, 7.08, 7.10, and 7.12, whenever “license” or “licensee” is used, it also means and includes “permit” or “permittee.” (Ord. 94-10, 9/13/94; Ord. 10-7 § 2, 7/13/10)

5.02.030 Fees.

All references to business license or permit “fees” in Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, including the fee schedule set forth in Section 7.14.010, will refer to the applicable business license or permit fees established by City Council resolution. (Ord. 10-7 § 2, 7/13/10)

5.02.040 Violation—Penalty.

A violation of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor and will be subject to the applicable penalties under Chapter 23.10 in addition to any other penalties or remedies that may be available. (Ord. 10-7 § 3, 7/13/10)