[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of New Rochelle 9-17-2014 by Ord. No. 145-2014. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fees — See Ch. 133.
A.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and establish an annual
registration program to promote and protect the health, safety and
welfare of the business community and individual citizens of the City
of New Rochelle ("City"). As set forth herein, each business subject
to this chapter will be required to submit to the City information
regarding the business and to pay an annual registration fee. The
fee is solely to help pay for the City's administration, coordination
and implementation of the program.
B.
The information collected will assist the City in accomplishing the
following:
(1)
Creating a business directory to promote local businesses and the
services/products provided.
(2)
Providing contact information in the event of an emergency.
(3)
Providing notification of community events, seminars, etc.
(4)
Encouraging tourism to New Rochelle.
(5)
A better understanding of the business community demography.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A person with administrative authority over the business.
Any property, site or place within the City Of New Rochelle
that is authorized for such use (whether as a matter of right, upon
the issuance of a special use permit, or otherwise).
The submission to the City of a fully completed registration
form.
An online application to be completed by a business and pertaining
solely to the business and its location in the City, including but
not limited to the business's legal name, assumed name, telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address, street address, the name and telephone
number of a person at the business to contact in the event of an emergency,
the number of persons employed or otherwise working (whether full
time or part time) at the business, the type of business being conducted,
and such other related information as the City Manager may require.
Any retail commercial operation or occupation, of any kind,
including, without limitation, any sole proprietorship, partnership,
limited partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited
liability company, franchisee, cooperative, or any other entity recognized
by law that owns, leases, or occupies any premises in the City, and
is engaged in the sale of goods or services that are subject to New
York state sales tax. For the purposes of this section, the registration
requirement shall include the retail store component of any not-for-profit
entity.
A.
All retail businesses within the City on January 1 of each year,
beginning with the passing of this chapter, shall register with the
City. Registration must be completed no later than 30 days following
January 1 of each year.
B.
Registration is valid only for the year in which it is issued and
will expire at the end of the registration year. A new registration
is required each year.
C.
A retail business that commences its initial operation within the
City after January 1 shall register. Such registration shall be completed
no later than 30 days after business operations commence.
A.
Any retail business conducting, operating, or engaging in any business
within the City of New Rochelle shall file a completed online business
registration application with the City.
B.
The retail business registration form for each business applying
shall contain the following information and any other information
deemed necessary by the City Manager:
(1)
Indication of filing: New, Renewal, Change of Owner, Change of Address,
or Change of Name.
(2)
Business Name or d/b/a.
(3)
Business Address.
(4)
Business Phone and Fax number.
(5)
Business e-mail address.
(6)
Business website.
(7)
Corporation name if different than Business name.
(8)
Mailing Address.
(9)
Type of Business: Individual, Partnership, LLC, Corporation, Nonprofit.
(10)
Description of business.
(11)
Employer Identification Number (EIN).
(12)
Proof of authorization to do business in New York State.
(13)
Proof of insurance.
(14)
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
(15)
Square Footage of business.
(16)
Number of employees: Full-time, Part-time.
(17)
Days and hours of operation.
(18)
Is there a security alarm system? Is it registered with NRPD?
(19)
Is there a fire alarm system? Is it registered with NRPD?
(20)
Is there a fixed extinguisher system? Is it registered with
NRFD?
(21)
Are there hazardous/chemical materials onsite?
(22)
Is there a 209U form filed with the NRFD?
(23)
Is cooking done on the premises?
(24)
Does the business participate in the City's Nonresidential
Refuse collection program?
(25)
Is this a Home-Based business?
(26)
Name of most senior level employee and title.
(27)
Address, Phone and e-mail of most senior level employee.
(28)
The names of two emergency (after hours) contact persons with
phone and e-mails.
(29)
Indication that the business wants/does not want to be included
in a City business listing.
(30)
If the property is not owned by business owner, the name of
landlord or management company, along with address and phone number.
(31)
Signature of business owner or representative indicating that
information submitted is correct.
(32)
Business Registration number generated upon completion of application.
C.
Upon completion of the retail business registration form, a Business
Registration Certificate shall be issued that is to be prominently
displayed at the place of business.
D.
Any existing retail business in the City of New Rochelle as of the
passing of this chapter is required to comply with the terms of this
chapter no later than March 31 for the year 2015 only.
Any retail business having received a Business Registration
Certificate is required to amend any information submitted on the
application as changes occur. Notice must be given to the City within
30 days of such changes.
If it is determined that any information in a retail business's registration form is false, the City will give notice to the business of that determination. If the business fails to correct the false information within 10 days of notification, the City may revoke the registration. The City shall notify the business of such revocation. Penalty shall be as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees.
It shall be unlawful for a retail business, or any business manager of a business, to fail to register a business as required by this chapter. A retail business or business manager of a business that violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be fined, upon conviction, in an amount not to exceed that set forth in Chapter 133, Fees.