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| License | Fee | Requirements | Ordinance Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Service | $25.00 per year | Completed application;proof of vehicle insurance; copies of all complaints filed with or against the ambulance operation for the past 18 months; copies of any disciplinary proceedings before the Department concerning the ambulance operation; rate changes must be filed 30 days prior to the effective date and performance criteria must be maintained and submitted to the City Clerk on a monthly basis. | |
| Amusement Device | $25.00/machine per year |
Completed application | Chapter 805 |
| Auctioneer | $15.00 per day or $50.00 per year |
Completed application; $2,000 License and Permit Bond |
Chapter 806 |
| Billiards | $25.00 Annual Fee & $10.00 per table |
Completed Application |
Chapter 840 |
$25.00 Annual Fee & $15.00 per lane |
Completed Application |
Chapter 808 |
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Carnivals and Shows $50.00 for the 1st day, $25.00 for each additional day Circuses - $150.00 per day Mechanical Amusement Rides- $15.00 per day per ride |
Completed Notarized Application; $500,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability Insurance |
Chapter 812 Chapter 816 Chapter 832 |
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$50.00 annual fee (includes 1st month fee); each succeeding month $30.00; *$10.00 per month for each additional employee (application must be submitted for each additional employee) |
Completed Notarized Application (per person/employee); $1,000 License or Permit Bond (per person/employee); Automobile Insurance (if applicable); Food Service License (if applicable), Valid Government Issued ID |
Chapter 864 |
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$60.00/box per year |
Completed Application; Scaled drawing showing the proposed site location and dimensions; Completed notarized property owner affidavit form |
Chapter 866 |
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| Going Out of Business |
$50 Original Application $50 1st Renewal $50 2nd Renewal |
Completed Application; notarized "Statement of Applicant", full, detailed and complete inventory of the goods to be sold including cost price of each item. No extensions permitted after second renewal. | Public Act 39, 1961 |
Effective March 21, 2017 the City will no longer license Limousine Companies. |
Effective March 21, 2017 - The Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act; Public Act 345 of 2016 requires all limousine carriers, taxicab carriers or TNCs to be registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Visit LARA online for more information regarding registration and fees. |
Public Act 345 of 2016 |
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| Medical Marihuana Facilities |
$5,000 per license type/ per year Non-refundable License Term: January 1 - December 31 |
The City of Battle Creek utilizes a two-step application process for medical marihuana facility licensing. Application: Step 1: For initial 90 day Conditional Permit - Completed Part A Application; Michigan ID or Driver's License for the applicant, business owner and managers of the facility; proof of ownership or legal possession of the premises; City issued signed zoning assurance letter; Articles of Incorporation, Partnership, Charter or other organizational documents; State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department verification (prequalification approval); Completion of Pick List (provisioning centers only); Criminal History Disclosure and Background Record Authorization for each person listed on the application. Step 2: For Final Permit - Once the applicant has completed all requirements of the 90-Day Conditional Permit and obtained their final MMF Licence from the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department, a completed Part B Application must be submitted along with a copy of the State of Michigan MMFL Operating License, Certificate of Occupancy for the premises, copy of State Approved premises security plan, proof of payment of any outstanding taxes, utilities, liens, etc., as determined by the City Treasurer & evidence of valid and effective insurance policies. Rescission: An applicant may rescind an approved Conditional or Final MMF Permit at any time to effectively remove such Permit from the associated property. Once a rescission is effective, an applicant receiving the approved rescission cannot file a new MMFL application within 10 business days anywhere within the City of Battle Creek. No fees paid in conjunction with the rescinded approved Conditional or Final MMF Permits shall be refunded. Conditional Permit Extensions: Extensions may be approved by the City Clerk based on substantial work having been completed as determined by the City and at the request of the Applicant 30 days prior to the expiration of the Conditional Approval Permit. Only one extension is permitted. Visit LARA online for more information regarding the State of Michigan's Medical Marihuana Regulation. |
Chapter 833 |
$200 Annual Fee; $10.00 per person/employee |
Completed Application; $3,000 Bond with at least two (2) sureties; Valid Government Issued ID for each person |
Chapter 836 |
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| Refuse Hauler |
$100 Annual Fee, Inspection fee of $20 per vehicle |
Competed Application; $1,000 Permit Bond; Insurance requirements: $500,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability and $500,000 Automobile Liability |
Chapter 1064 |
| Quadricycle Company | $250.00 Annual Fee (includes inspection) License Term: February 1 - January 31 |
Completed Application; Valid Michigan Drivers License of applicant; Certificate of insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000; Quadricycle Driver Permit Application for each driver; Documentation that each driver has completed the required quadricycle training program provided by the quadricycle owner | Chapter 817 |
| Quadricycle Driver | $25.00 Annual Fee License Term: February 1 - January 31 |
Completed Application; Valid Michigan Drivers License; Documentation of completion of quadricycle training program | Chapter 817 |
Secondhand Goods and Junk Dealers |
$200 Annual Fee; $10.00 per person/employee |
Completed Application; Valid Government Issued ID for each person |
Chapter 836 |
| Taxicab Company |
Effective March 21, 2017 the City will no longer license Taxicab Companies. |
Effective March 21, 2017 - The Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act; Public Act 345 of 2016 requires all limousine carriers, taxicab carriers or TNCs to be registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Visit LARA online for more information regarding registration and fees. |
Public Act 345 of 2016 |
| Taxi Driver |
Effective March 21, 2017 the City will no longer license Taxicab Drivers. |
Effective March 21, 2017 - Before an individual may operate a limousine or taxicab on behalf of a limousine carrier or taxicab carrier or accept transportation network company prearranged ride requests as a transportation network company driver using a transportation network company's digital network, he or she shall submit an application to the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company. |
Public Act 345 of 2016 |
| Temporary Off-Site Used Car Lot |
No Fee |
Completed Application; State approval of a supplemental dealer license; property where the off-site sale will be conducted must be zoned appropriately for new or used motor vehicle sales; Scaled drawing showing the proposed site location and dimensions |
Chapter 862 |
| Theater | Annual Fee Per Theater: * $25 up to 500 seats * $40 - 501 to 1,000 seats * $50 - 1,001 seats or more |
Completed Application |
Chapter 854 |
| Tree Trimming |
$25 Annual Fee |
Completed Application; $1,000,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability (description of operations must include tree trimming and tree removal). $500,000 Automobile Liability (insurance certificate must list schedule of automobiles). Click HERE to view a list of all businesses licensed as Tree Trimmers in the City of Battle Creek |
Chapter 860 |
| Used Car Lot |
$100 Annual Fee (Initial application) $50 Annual Fee (Renewals - if received before 9/15) License Term: October 1 - September 30 |
Completed Application; Site plans, drawn to a scale of at least 1 inch to 100 feet; Copy of State of Michigan license (renewals only); Evidence of ownership of the premises or an executed lease for the licensed premises; Copy of the repair facility registration or a written service agreement with a registered repair facility; Copy of license from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for underground storage tanks on site, if applicable (initial application) |
Chapter 862 |
| Vendor | $50.00 annual fee (includes 1st month fee); each succeeding month $20.00; *$10.00 per month for each additional employee (application must be submitted for each additional employee) |
Completed Notarized Application (per person/employee); $1,000 License or Permit Bond (per person/employee); Automobile Insurance (if applicable); Valid Government Issued ID; Food Service License (if applicable) *Additional Information for Fireworks Vendors Can Be Found |
Chapter 864 |