7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 (714) 379-9222 • Fax (714) 890-1443 www.ci.stanton.ca.us Check List Requirements for Non-Profit/Charity Solicitation Applicants Completed Business License If the applicant is a sole If the applicant is a corporation, Application proprietorship, partnership, provide Statement of Information association, or unincorporated and Articles of Incorporation or company, provide the names and Organization with the addresses of the partners or the corporation’s name, date, place of persons comprising the incorporation, address of its association or company. principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its principal officers. A detailed statement as the The time when such solicitation The name and address of the purpose for which the solicitation will be made, giving the preferred person or persons who will be in is to be made, the total amount of dates and hour of day for the direct charge of conducting the funds proposed to be raised commencement and termination solicitation, and the names of all thereby, and the use or of the solicitations fundraisers connected to or to be disposition to be made of any connected with the proposed receipts therefrom with a short solicitation outline of the method or methods to be used in conducting the solicitations Current Copy of organization A statement to the effect that if a Such other information as may be handouts/pamphlets permit is granted, it will not be reasonably required by the City used or represented in any way Manager in order for him to as an endorsement by the City or determine whether the solicitation by any department or officer will not endanger the physical thereof health or safety of the inhabitants of the City Copy of Franchise Tax Board Copy of Certificate Secretary of Internal Revenue Service Exempt Letter of Good Standing State Letter Thank you for your interest in the City of Stanton. Should you require additional information, please call 714) 379-9222. *Please note that this guide is provided as a public service to assist those persons and entities interested in establishing and conducting a business in the City of Stanton. It is not warranted to be all-inclusive. Any errors or omissions herein will not relieve the business owner of his/her responsibility, obligation or liability in fulfilling all legal requirements. 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 (714) 379-9222 • Fax (714) 890-1443 www.ci.stanton.ca.us STARTING A BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF STANTON? The City of Stanton is delighted that you are interested in locating your business within our City. You will find that Stanton is a great place to start, relocate, or expand your business. The City prides itself on its efforts to support the growth of existing businesses and encourages new businesses to choose Stanton. In an effort to assist you, we have developed our business licensing procedures to provide an easy, understandable, and streamlined application process. The City of Stanton is here to assist you along the way, and we look forward to having you and your business in the City. CITY OF STANTON BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION Any individual, partnership, corporation or sole proprietor who wishes to conduct business within the City of Stanton must secure a business license prior to initiating operations. As part of the business license process, the Planning Division will ensure the type of business and its planned location meet the City’s zoning requirements. In addition, depending on the type of business, the Building Division may also be required to review the business proposal and the planned location to ensure conformance with the California Building Code and the Fire Code. You may begin operations once the required departments have approved the business proposal and the planned location, and the business license application and attached forms are submitted to the Business Licensing Division along with the associated fee. CITY OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Business License Division Planning Division Building Division Finance Department Community Development Department Inspection Request Line (714) 890-4200 (714) 890-4210 (714) 890-4252, Option 1 City Hall Hours 7:00am – 6:00pm (Closed 12:00 noon – 1:00pm daily) Monday – Thursday (Closed every Friday) Planning Division Counter Hours 1:00pm – 5:00pm daily *Please note that this guide is provided as a public service to assist those persons and entities interested in establishing and conducting a business in the City of Stanton. It is not warranted to be all-inclusive. Any errors or omissions herein will not relieve the business owner of his/her responsibility, obligation or liability in fulfilling all legal requirements. NON-PROFIT/CHARITY SOLICITATION BUSINESS LICENSE As per the City of Stanton Municipal Code: 5.04.420 Activities and businesses needing permit from council. The activities and businesses for which a permit from the council is required are those designated in Sections 5.04.060 through 5.04.190, Sections 5.04.430 through 5.04.450, subsections B through J of Section 5.04.510, Sections 5.04.520, 5.04.560, 5.04.620, 5.04.640, 5.04.660, 5.04.750 and 5.04.460 (Ord. 789 § 11 (part), 1997: prior code § 5.04.450) 5.04.060 Charity purpose – Nonprofit activity. This chapter shall not require the payment of a license fee to conduct, manage or carry on any business, occupation or activity conducted, managed or carried on wholly for the benefit of charity, from which no profit is derived, whether directly or indirectly. (Prior code § 5.04.060) 5.04.100 State, federal exemptions. A. Nothing contained in this chapter shall apply to any business or occupation exempt from taxation under the laws and Constitution of the state, or the laws and Constitution of the United States. B. Any person claiming an exemption pursuant to this section shall file a sworn statement with the director of finance stating the facts upon which exemption is claimed, and in the absence of such substantiating statement, such person shall be liable for the payment of a business license. (Prior code § 5.04.100) 5.24.010 Definitions. A. “Solicit” and “solicitation” mean the request, directly or indirectly, of money, credit, property, financial assistance or other things of value on the plea or representation that such money, credit, property, financial assistance or other thing of value will be used for a charitable purpose as those purposes are defined in this section, conducted door to door, in any place of public accommodation, in any place of business open to the public generally, on the city streets and sidewalks, in the public parks, on the public beaches or in any public places. These words also mean and include the following methods of securing such money, credit, property, financial assistance or other thing of value, when conducted in the manner stated above: 1. Any oral or written request; 2. The local distribution, circulation, posting or publishing of any handbill, written advertisement or other local publication; 3. The sale of any goods or services; 4. “Solicitation” as defined in this section shall be deemed to have taken place when the request is made, whether or not the person making the request receives any contribution referred to in this section. B. “Charitable” means and includes the words patriotic, philanthropic social services, welfare, benevolent, educational, religious, civic or fraternal, either actual or purported. C. “Contributions” means and includes the words alms, food, clothing, money, property, subscription or pledge, and also donations under the guise of loans of money or property. D. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, society, organization or league, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, agent or other similar representative thereof. E. “City manager” means that person whose duties and responsibilities are described in Chapter 2 of this code and any person designated in writing by the city manager as the city manager’s representative. (Ord. 517 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 5.24.010) 5.24.020 Charitable solicitations – Permit required – Exemptions. A. It is unlawful to solicit contributions for any charitable purpose within the city without a permit from the city manager authorizing such solicitation; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any person organized and operated wholly or partially for charitable purposes and not operated for the pecuniary profit of any person if the solicitations by such person are conducted only among the members thereof by other members or officers thereof, voluntarily and without remuneration for making such solicitations, or if the solicitations are in the form of collections or contributions at the regular assemblies or meetings of any such person; B. Provided, further, that when a permit has been issued to any person as defined in Section 5.24.010, other than an individual, then the individual agents and solicitors for such person shall not be required to obtain individual permits. (Ord. 517 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 5.24.020) 5.24.030 Application for permit. A. An application for a permit to solicit shall be made to the city manager upon forms prescribed by him. The application shall be sworn to or affirmed and filed with the city manager at least ten days prior to the time at which the permit applied for shall become effective; provided, however that the city manager may for good cause shown allow the filing of an application less than ten days prior to the effective date of the permit applied for. The city manager shall either grant or deny the requested permit within ten days of the date the application is made. In the event the city manager fails to act within the time prescribed in this section, the permit shall be deemed granted.