Chapter 26
BUSINESSES1
Article I. In General
26-1. Enforcement.
26-2. Provisions complementary and supplemental.
26-3. License defined.
26-4. Penalties.
26-5. Licensing committee.
26-6. Certificate of compliance required.
26-7. Scope.
26-8. Definitions.
26-9—26-35. Reserved.
Article II. Licensing Generally
26-36. License, permit, registration, or certificate required for business and occupations.
26-37. Reserved.
26-38. State license not exempt.
26-39. Expiration date.
26-40. Provisions complementary and supplemental.
26-41. Fees; payment prerequisite to issuance.
26-42. Exemptions from fees.
26-43. Denial; revocation; suspension.
26-44. Hearing procedures.
26-45. Renewal considered as original application.
26-46. Carrying, display requirements.
26-47. Vehicles and mechanical devices; tags, insignia, display requirements.
26-48. Display of license prohibited, when.
26-49. License nontransferable.
26-50. Separate premises.
26-51. Application; form, contents.
26-52. Application of regulations.
26-53. Duplicate license, permit, registration or certificate issuance.
26-54. Team inspection and certificate of occupancy required by Building Code.
26-55. New certificate of occupancy required for any new tenant, owner or occupant of a business.
26-56. Contents of license, permit, registration, or certificate.
26-57. Responsibilities of licensees, permittees or registrants.
26-58. Reserved.
26-59. City liquor renewal license constitutes a liquor renewal certificate of compliance.
26-60. Constitutes conducting business.
26-61. Regulating the sale of food(s) and food items.
26-62—26-85. Reserved.
Article III. Amusement Galleries, Game Rooms, Vending Machines and Mechanical Amusement Devices
26-86. Definitions.
26-87. License required.
26-88. Expiration date.
26-89. License application.
26-90. Inspection.
26-91. Display of license.
26-92. Posting of premises.
26-93. License nontransferable.
26-94. Space requirements; attendant on premises.
26-95. Operation of machines or devices by minors; hours.
26-96. Licensee’s responsibilities.
26-97. Maintenance of device required.
26-98. Enforcement of article.
26-99. Reserved.
26-100. Revocation or suspension of license.
26-101—26-150. Reserved.
Article IV. Auctions and Auctioneers
Division 1. Generally
26-151—26-175. Reserved.
Division 2. Auctions
Subdivision I. In General
26-176. Definitions.
26-177. Jewelry and specified articles.
26-178. Prohibited activities.
26-179. Use of public places prohibited.
26-180. Exceptions to division.
26-181—26-210. Reserved.
Subdivision II. License
26-211. Required.
26-212. Application; contents.
26-213. Sale without reserve.
26-214. Auction bond.
26-215. Term of license.
26-216. Revocation or denial, grounds.
26-217—26-250. Reserved.
Division 3. Auctioneers
Subdivision I. In General
26-251. Auctioneer defined.
26-252. Use of public places prohibited.
26-253. Exceptions to division.
26-254—26-280. Reserved.
Subdivision II. License
26-281. Required.
26-282. Application; contents.
26-283. Additional information.
26-284. Bond; conditions.
26-285. License term.
26-286. Revocation or denial, grounds.
26-287—26-315. Reserved.
Article V. Automobile Wreckers
26-316. License required.
26-317. Exemption.
26-318. Fencing or walls required.
26-319. Premises to be kept clean and sanitary; burning prohibited.
26-320. Depositing materials in public ways.
26-321. Burning vehicles prohibited.
26-322. Violations declared nuisance; abatement procedure.
26-323—26-370. Reserved.
Article VI. Billiard and Pool Establishments
26-371. Definitions.
26-372. License required.
26-373. Exceptions to article.
26-374. Minors restricted.
26-375—26-415. Reserved.
Article VII. Bowling Alleys
26-416. License required.
26-417—26-455. Reserved.
Article VIII. Christmas Tree Sales
26-456. License required.
26-457. Expiration of license.
26-458. Refund of bond.
26-459—26-500. Reserved.
Article IX. Cigarette Sales
26-501. Penalties.
26-502. Scope.
26-503. Definitions.
26-504. Authority of enforcement officer.
26-505. Tobacco sales to minors prohibited.
26-506—26-535. Reserved.
Article X. Circuses or Carnivals
26-536. Definitions.
26-537. License required.
26-538. Bond requirement.
26-539. Gambling prohibited.
26-540. Public liability insurance.
26-541. Compliance with state requirements.
26-542. City inspection.
26-543—26-575. Reserved.
Article XI. Public Dances
26-576. License required.
26-577. Exemption.
26-578. Hours of operation.
26-579. Minors regulated; chaperones.
26-580. Code violations; order to vacate.
26-581—26-610. Reserved.
Article XII. Dry Cleaners/Self-Service Laundries
26-611. Penalties.
26-612. Definitions.
26-613. License required.
26-614. Sanitation.
26-615. Self-service laundries.
26-616. Inspections.
26-617. Insurance policy required.
26-618. Insurance requirements; bond.
26-619. State law; compliance to issuance.
26-620. Compliance with Code; procedure for issuance.
26-621. Enforcement authority.
26-622—26-660. Reserved.
Article XIII. Filling Stations
26-661—26-700. Reserved.
Article XIV. Frozen Confection Vendors
26-701. Definitions.
26-702. License required.
26-703. License application, requirements; content.
26-704. Referral of applications for sale of frozen confections.
26-705. License nontransferable; fees; term.
26-706. License content; badge; display.
26-707. Physical examination of peddlers; cessation of activity.
26-708. Rules and regulations.
26-709. Articles prohibited or restricted.
26-710. Inspection of food articles; ice cream sales.
26-711. Sale to minors; warning lights required on vehicle.
26-712. Standing restricted.
26-713. Denial, revocation or suspension of license, permit, registration or certificate.
26-714. Enforcement.
26-715. Reserved.
26-716. Adoption of rules.
26-717—26-760. Reserved.
Article XV. Massage Parlors
26-761. Definitions.
26-762. Exemptions.
26-763. State license required.
26-764. Business license required.
26-765. Employees to be licensed.
26-766. Hours of operation.
26-767. Disorderly conduct.
26-768. Medical treatment prohibited; heat lamps.
26-769. Connection with living quarters.
26-770. Sanitation and maintenance.
26-771. Uniforms required.
26-772. Towels and linens.
26-773. Cleanliness of employees.
26-774. Immoral activities prohibited; outcall massage.
26-775. False, misleading or deceptive advertising.
26-776—26-810. Reserved.
Article XVI. Newspaper Delivery Receptacles
26-811. Definitions.
26-812. Permit required; application.
26-813. Insurance, indemnification, bonding requirements; enforcement of article.
26-814. Location of receptacles; safety requirements.
26-815. Placement of receptacles in the right-of-way; installation and repair.
26-816—26-855. Reserved.
Article XVII. Parking Lots and Parking Lot Attendants
26-856—26-975. Reserved.
Article XVIII. Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers and Junk Dealers
26-976. Short title.
26-977. Definitions.
26-978. License required.
26-979. License application.
26-980. Investigations and inspections.
26-981. License issuance; conditions for denial.
26-982. Hearings on appeals.
26-983. Inspections of business premises.
26-984. License fees; expirations; transfers; form.
26-985. Procedures and forms for fingerprinting, statements and recording of transactions; inspection of records.
26-986. Restrictions on sales.
26-987. Sunday operation prohibited.
26-988. Sales prohibited during certain hours.
26-989. Prohibited sale or possession of items with serial numbers altered, removed.
26-990. Merchandise displays.
26-991. Police order to hold property.
26-992. Retention of articles for specified periods.
26-993. Prohibited purchases.
26-994. Premises, enclosures and restrictions.
26-995. Premises condition.
26-996. Storage of scrap tires.
26-997. Bonds.
26-998. Compliance with State laws.
26-999. Compliance with zoning ordinances.
26-1000. Purchases from minors prohibited.
26-1001. Penalty.
26-1002—26-1010. Reserved.
Article XIX. Peddlers
26-1011. Hawker or peddler defined.
26-1012. License required.
26-1013. Exceptions to article.
26-1014. License application; contents.
26-1015. Referral of applications for sale of food.
26-1016. License nontransferable; fees; term; exceptions.
26-1017. Free licenses; compliance with article required.
26-1018. Revocation or suspension of license; hearings.
26-1019. License content; badge; display.
26-1020. Physical examination of peddlers; cessation of activity.
26-1021. Rules and regulations.
26-1022. Articles prohibited or restricted.
26-1023. Inspection of food articles; ice cream sales.
26-1024. Sales of ice cream products to minors; warning lights required on vehicle.
26-1025. Weights and measures; use.
26-1026. Obstructing traffic.
26-1027. Standing restricted.
26-1028. Noisemakers prohibited.
26-1029. Adoption of rules.
Article XIXa. Mobile Food Vendors
26-1030. Mobile food vendors.
26-1031. Short title.
26-1032. Definitions.
26-1033. Scope.
26-1034. License required.
26-1035. Regulations.
26-1036. Enforcement.
26-1037. Denials and appeals.
26-1038—26-1075. Reserved.
Article XX. Scrap Metal Processors
26-1076. Defined.
26-1077. License required.
26-1078. Fence required.
26-1079. Maintenance of fence or wall.
26-1080. Premises to be kept sanitary.
26-1081—26-1110. Reserved.
Article XXI. Secondhand Dealers, Junk Dealers and Junk Gatherers
26-1111—26-1170. Reserved.
Article XXII. Skating Rinks
26-1171. License required.
26-1172—26-1200. Reserved.
Article XXIII. Street and Stationary Vendors
26-1201. Definitions.
26-1202. Interference with traffic; operation in certain districts; helpers generally.
26-1203. Vending in Phoenix Center areas generally.
26-1204. Vending in the Pontiac Silverdome area.
26-1205. Vending in the designated theme area.
26-1206. Designation of areas where vending prohibited.
26-1207. Sales near schools.
26-1208. Sales to persons in roadway; sales from median strips.
26-1209. Disposal of litter.
26-1210. Spraying of flowers on sidewalk.
26-1211. Use of noisemaking devices.
26-1212. Prohibition of ticket sales.
26-1213. License required.
26-1214. License fees; insurance; expiration date.
26-1215. Registration of children of licensees acting as helpers.
26-1216. Vendors of foodstuffs—Permits generally.
26-1217. Same—Applications; condition and storage of foods.
26-1218. License form; case; possession; defacing.
26-1219. Tags and badges.
26-1220. License records to be kept.
26-1221. Denial, revocation or suspension of license.
26-1222. Waiver of special exception permit.
26-1223. Reserved.
26-1224. Vending for temporary special events.
26-1225—26-1275. Reserved.
Article XXIV. Theaters
26-1276. License required.
26-1277. Grounds for revocation or denial of license.
26-1278. Exemption from license fees.
26-1279—26-1310. Reserved.
Article XXV. Transient Housing
Division 1. In General
26-1311. Scope of article.
26-1312. Purpose of article.
26-1313. Rules of construction.
26-1314. Enforcement.
26-1315. Emergency order; vacation; compliance.
26-1316. Provision complementary and supplemental.
26-1317. Definitions.
Division 2. Requirements
26-1318. Application of existing codes and ordinances.
26-1319. Application of zoning ordinance.
26-1320. Annual inspections.
26-1321. Cleanliness of premises; owner’s responsibility.
26-1322. Repair and maintenance required.
26-1323. Fire extinguishers.
26-1324. Garbage and refuse receptacles.
26-1325. Bedding and linens.
26-1326. Towels required.
26-1327. Water closets; disinfection.
26-1328. Compliance, development and operating requirements.
26-1329. Directory required.
26-1330. Overcrowding prohibited.
26-1331. Sanitary conditions and general maintenance.
26-1332. Exit lights and night lights.
26-1333. Use of basement or attic as sleeping room; conditions.
26-1334. Walls and ceilings.
26-1335. Illegal acts on premises.
26-1336. Lodger’s responsibilities.
Division 3. Registration
26-1337. Registration required.
26-1338. Registration forms and fees.
26-1339. Registration term and renewals.
26-1340. Responsible local agent.
Division 4. Certificate of Compliance
26-1341. Certificate of compliance required for transient housing.
26-1342. State or other license; no exemption.
26-1343. Compliance prerequisite to issuance.
26-1344. Fees.
26-1345. Expiration date.
26-1346. Right to appeal; procedure.
26-1347. Penalties.
26-1348—26-1365. Reserved.
Article XXVI. Transient Traders
26-1366. Defined.
26-1367. License required.
26-1368. License fee.
26-1369. Exception for local merchants.
26-1370—26-1410. Reserved.
Article XXVII. Used Motor Vehicle Dealers
26-1411. Defined.
26-1412. License required.
26-1413. Maintenance of premises; spacing of vehicles.
26-1414. Repossession report.
26-1415—26-1430. Reserved.
Article XXVIII. Sidewalk Cafes
26-1431. Sidewalk cafes defined.
26-1432. Sidewalk cafe agreement.
26-1433. Fee and bond.
26-1434. Sidewalk cafe committee.
26-1435—26-1449. Reserved.
Article XXIX. Precious Metal and Gem Dealers
26-1450. Definitions.
26-1451. Registration and transaction fee.
26-1452. Records of transactions.
26-1453. Retention of transaction and transmittal to Oakland County Sheriff.
26-1454. Certificate of registration.
26-1455. Application; prerequisites.
26-1456. Sheriff’s office review.
26-1457. Review by Community Development.
26-1458. Certificate of registration; duration; renewal; changes.
26-1459. Display of certificate of registration.
26-1460. Precious item retention; alteration or defacing unlawful.
26-1461. Precious items; acceptance prohibited and unlawful.
26-1462. Violations; penalty.
26-1463—26-1490. Reserved.
Article XXX. Medical Marihuana Facilities
26-1491. Title.
26-1492. Definitions.
26-1493. Creation of Medical Marihuana Commission; Composition; Quorum.
26-1494. Medical Marihuana Commission Membership; Qualifications; Term; Vacancies; Compensation.
26-1495. Medical Marihuana Commission Powers and Duties.
26-1496. Medical Marihuana Commission Rules and Regulations; Meetings.
26-1497. Medical Marihuana Facility Rules and Regulations.
26-1498. Medical Marihuana Facility Applications.
26-1499. Medical Marihuana Facility Application Process.
26-1500. Medical Marihuana Facility Permit limitations.
26-1501. Medical Marihuana Facility Co-Location and Stacking.
26-1502. Transfer of Existing Medical Marihuana Facility Permits.
26-1503. Term of Medical Marihuana Facility Permit.
26-1504. Annual Medical Marihuana Facility Permit Renewal.
26-1505. Revocation or Suspension of Medical Marihuana Facility Permit.
26-1506. Procedure for Denial, Recommendation of Nonrenewal, Suspension, or Revocation of Medical Marihuana Facility Permit.
26-1507. Criteria for Denial, Nonrenewal, Suspension, or Revocation of Medical Marihuana Facility Permit.
26-1508. Penalties.
26-1509—26-1549. Reserved.
Article XXXI. Adult-Use Marihuana Business Licensing
26-1550. Title.
26-1551. Purpose and intent.
26-1552. Definitions.
26-1553. Creation of Marihuana Business Commission; composition; quorum.
26-1554. Marihuana Business Commission membership; qualifications; term; vacancies; compensation.
26-1555. Marihuana Business Commission powers and duties.
26-1556. Marihuana Business Commission rules and regulations; meetings.
26-1557. Marihuana business rules and regulations.
26-1558. Licensing of adult-use marihuana businesses.
26-1559. City marihuana business permit and annual fee required.
26-1560. Location criteria.
26-1561. General permit application requirements.
26-1562. Marihuana business permit application process.
26-1563. Social equity retailers.
26-1564. Odor control.
26-1565. Social equity.
26-1566. Class A microbusinesses.
26-1567. Designated consumption establishments.
26-1568. Marihuana business co-location and stacking.
26-1569. Transfer of location prohibited; transfer of ownership and assets.
26-1570. Permits generally.
26-1571. Term of marihuana business permit.
26-1572. Closing of marihuana business.
26-1573. Annual marihuana business permit renewal.
26-1574. Denial, nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of marihuana business permit; basis for action; appeal.
26-1575. Penalties; temporary suspension of a permit.
Cross reference—Administration, ch. 2; advertising, ch. 6; alcoholic beverages, ch. 10; amusements and entertainments, ch. 14; consumer protection, ch. 46; fire prevention and protection, ch. 62; vehicles for hire, ch. 126.