Chapter 5.02
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Sections:
5.02.020 Registration of business.
5.02.040 Change of contact information, address.
5.02.005 Purpose and scope.
A. This chapter is enacted to provide a mechanism to further protect the safety and quality of life of the public and community by making sure that all existing and newly arriving businesses in the City of Sutherlin are known to Public Safety response teams for the essential protection of life and property and to guarantee that all newly arriving businesses locate to properly zoned land and structures.
B. All businesses in the City of Sutherlin remain subject to the regulatory provisions of any other applicable laws, including but not limited to city ordinances, state statutes or other regulations now or hereafter in effect, and the business engaged therein is liable to remain in compliance with such laws and regulations.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any person engaging in business within the city that is exempt from taxation or regulation by virtue of Constitutions or laws either of the United States or State of Oregon.
D. All legally operating businesses that have been in engaging in business in the City of Sutherlin from the date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be exempt from submitting a business registration.
E. This business registration, once executed, serves as the record establishing that the newly arriving business is lawfully operating its business activities as described in the recorded registration. Any business that begins activities without properly completing a new business application shall be subject to current city code regarding business operations in the City of Sutherlin. (Ord. 1062 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018)
5.02.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“Engaging in business” means operating, conducting, engaging in, carrying on or pursuing any business, profession, occupation, trade, service or pursuit for the purpose of profit or livelihood.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, firm, company, partnership, joint venture, enterprise, association or other entity engaging in business, profession, occupation or trade.
“Registration” or “business registration” means the document issued by the City for purposes of providing accurate emergency contact information for public safety and ensuring the business locates onto properly zoned land or buildings. (Ord. 1062 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018)
5.02.020 Registration of business.
A. This chapter only applies to newly arriving businesses beginning at the date of final adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter. No currently operating business prior to the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be subject to this chapter.
B. Except as provided in subsection (F) of this section, no person may engage in business within the City of Sutherlin without first completing and filing a Business Registration Application with the City.
C. The business owner or authorized representative shall provide his or her name, the business name or doing business as (DBA) name, local and permanent address, telephone number, contact person, and the name and contact information for the owner of the property where business will be operated (if different).
D. Corporations or other legal entities shall provide business name or DBA address, telephone number, name of an owner, officer, director or registered agent, and EIN number, if applicable.
E. Registration shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
F. This chapter shall only apply to businesses primarily of “bricks and mortar” and all occupants in commercially zoned property. Home-based businesses are not subject to this chapter. (Ord. 1062 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018)
5.02.030 Renewal.
Every person engaging in business shall annually confirm with the Community Development Department, on a form provided by the City, that the registration information on file is current. (Ord. 1062 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018)
5.02.040 Change of contact information, address.
A. Upon any change in the business contact information that does not include a change of address, the new business owner must provide updated contact information within 90 days of assumption of ownership.
B. A new Business Registration must be provided when a change in address due to the physical relocation of a currently registered business occurs or when the ownership change is the result of an assumption of ownership from outside a family member, employee or current Sutherlin resident. It is a violation of this Chapter for a registered business to continue to engage in business within the City of Sutherlin at a new address without having an updated business registration from the City. (Ord. 1062 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018)