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Licensing and Business Regulations
PART 9
LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1
SOLICITORS
Section 9-101 Definitions
Section 9-102 Issuance
Section 9-103 License Required
Section 9-104 Application Required
Section 9-105 Display of License
Section 9-106 No Knock List
Section 9-107 Prohibited Acts
Section 9-108 License Record
Section 9-109 License Period and Fee Schedule
Section 9-110 Transfer of License Prohibited
Section 9-111 Replacement of Lost License
Section 9-112 Grounds for Denial or Revocation of License
Section 9-113 Process of Revocation or Denial of License and Appeal
Section 9-114 Penalty
CHAPTER 2
ITINERANT VENDORS
Section 9-201 Definitions
Section 9-202 License Required
Section 9-203 Application
Section 9-204 Exemption
Section 9-205 License Fee
Section 9-206 Transfer
CHAPTER 3
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
Section 9-301 Definitions
Section 9-302 Issuance
Section 9-303 General Requirements
Section 9-304 Application Required
Section 9-305 Display of Permit
Section 9-306 Permit Record
Section 9-307 Permit Fees
Section 9-308 Transfer of Permit Prohibited
Section 9-309 Replacement of Lost Permit
Section 9-310 Grounds for Denial or Revocation of Permit
Section 9-311 Process of Revocation or Denial of Permit and Appeal
Section 9-312 Penalty
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CHAPTER 4
USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
AND AUTOMOTIVE DISMANTLERS
AND PARTS RECYCLERS
Section 9-401 Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Automotive Dismantlers and Parts
Recyclers
CHAPTER 5
Ord 1150, 5/21/19
REPEALED-
(LICENSE FOR THE SALE AND SERVING OF ALCOHOL AND 3.2 BEER)
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CHAPTER 1
SOLICITORS
Section 9-101 Definitions
Section 9-102 Issuance
Section 9-103 License Required
Section 9-104 Application Required
Section 9-105 Display of License
Section 9-106 No Knock List
Section 9-107 Prohibited Acts
Section 9-108 License Record
Section 9-109 License Period and Fee Schedule
Section 9-110 Transfer of License Prohibited
Section 9-111 Replacement of Lost License
Section 9-112 Grounds for Denial or Revocation of License
Section 9-113 Process of Revocation or Denial of License and Appeal
Section 9-114 Penalty
SECTION 9-101 DEFINITIONS
The listed terms and phrases, as used in this section, shall be defined as follows:
1. License - The written authority of the City, issued by its duly authorized agent, employee or
officer, conferring permission on some person to pursue and exercise a trade, occupation, or
business for a definite period of time within the limits of the City, under the conditions
prescribed by ordinance.
2. Solicit - Includes any one or more of the following:
a.Selling or offering for sale, or taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of
goods or services of any kind character or description;
b.Requesting directly or indirectly contributions of funds on the plea or
representation that such contributions will be used for a charitable purpose;
c.Peddling as defined in this section.
3. Solicitor - Any person who solicits.
4. Peddle - To travel from house to house, door to door, street to street, or place to place,
carrying, conveying, or transporting goods, wares, or merchandise for the purpose of offering
and exposing the same for sale.
5. Peddler - Any person who peddles.
(Ord 1054, 6/16/15) State Law Reference: 11 O.S. Sections 22-106, 22-107 Municipal powers to
levy occupational license taxes.
SECTION 9-102 ISSUANCE
1. The issuance of all licenses, collection of all license fees, inspection of all licenses, and the
enforcement of license conditions and revocation of licenses, shall be under the jurisdiction of
the City Clerk, except where such duties are placed elsewhere by the ordinance prescribing
the particular license.
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2. No license for soliciting shall be issued until a satisfactory application has been submitted and
approved, the required license fee has been paid to the City Clerk and all other conditions
and requirements under this section have been satisfied.
SECTION 9-103 LICENSE REQUIRED
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as principal, officer, agent, servant or
employee, to engage in any of the callings, trades, professions or occupations for which a
license is required, other than non-profit youth organizations, in this section, including soliciting,
without first paying to the City Clerk the required fee and procuring a license as required by this
section from the City Clerk. Notice shall be given to the City Clerk’s office by non-profit youth
organizations prior to engaging in door-to-door solicitation.
SECTION 9-104 APPLICATION REQUIRED
Applicants for a Solicitor’s license must complete and submit an application provided by the
City Clerk which shall include no less than the following information and attachments:
1.Name and current address of the individual, business, or organization, to include phone
and email contact information;
2.Details of solicitation, to include beginning and end date and description of goods or
services to be sold;
3.Detailed personal information and physical description of solicitor(s);
4.Social security number, current, valid driver’s license or state issued identification card of
solicitor;
5.Vehicle information relating to vehicles used in the solicitation, to include make, model,
year, tag number and a copy of vehicle’s current insurance verification;
6.A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the past five (5) years;
7.Valid and current State of Oklahoma sales tax permit information, unless the applicant
can prove to the City Clerk’s satisfaction that such permit is not mandated under the
definition of the State Tax Code.
SECTION 9-105 DISPLAY OF LICENSE
All persons issued a license under this section shall at all times display the license prominently on
their person, shall carry at least one (1) form of photo identification, and shall produce the
license and photo identification for inspection and review at any time upon request by any City
official, law enforcement officer or person to whom the solicitor is attempting to solicit or peddle.
SECTION 9-106 NO KNOCK LIST
1.The City Clerk shall prepare and maintain a list of all residents within the City who desire to
prevent soliciting and peddling at their residence which shall be known as the No Knock List.
Residents of the City who desire to have their addresses placed on the No Knock List may do
so by contacting the City Clerk’s office.
2.Solicitors must obtain a copy of the No Knock List from the City Clerk’s office at the time they
obtain a license, and are expressly prohibited from soliciting or peddling at any residence
listed on the No Knock List. Contacting residents in disregard of the No Knock List may result
in revocation of a Solicitor’s license and/or assessment of a fine.
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3.This provision shall not apply to non-profit organizations, groups and associations.
SECTION 9-107 PROHIBITED ACTS
The following acts are prohibited and may result in the revocation of any person’s license:
1.It shall be unlawful for a Solicitor to ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise
attempt to gain admittance for the purpose of soliciting at a residence or dwelling which
is listed on the No Knock List or upon which a sign stating “No Solicitors,” “No Trespassers,”
or words of similar import indicating such persons are not wanted on the premises, is
painted, affixed or otherwise plainly displayed to public view either on or near the
primary entrance of the residence. This paragraph shall not apply to any Solicitor who
gains admittance to a residence either by invitation or consent of the residence’s
occupant.
2.It shall be unlawful for any Solicitor to solicit between the hours of dusk and 9:00 a.m.
SECTION 9-108 LICENSE RECORD
The City Clerk shall maintain a record of all Solicitor licenses issued under this section showing the
date of the issuance, the person to whom the license was issued and the time period covered
by the license.
SECTION 9-109 LICENSE PERIOD AND FEE SCHEDULE
1. The license fee which shall be charged by the City Clerk for a Solicitor license shall include the
cost of a background check and shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
2. No license fee shall be charged to a non-profit organization. A non-profit organization is
defined as any organization or corporation organized not for profit but for the promotion of
the welfare or education of others and which is exempt from federal and/or state income tax
by virtue of its non-profit status. A registration form shall be completed and submitted
whenever members or representatives of a non-profit will be soliciting or peddling within the
City.
SECTION 9-110 TRANSFER OF LICENSE PROHIBITED
No Solicitor license may be sold or otherwise transferred. Each license is issued on consideration
of the fitness of an applicant to hold that license and shall not be transferred.
SECTION 9-111 REPLACEMENT OF LOST LICENSE
Whenever an original license has been lost or destroyed, the City Clerk shall issue a duplicate
license. The fee for a duplicate license shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 9-112 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE
Licenses issued under the provisions of this section may be denied or revoked by the City Clerk
for any of the following reasons:
1.Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in application for license;
2.Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in the course of carrying on the
business as a solicitor, exhibitor, or as a canvasser;
3.Conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the past five
(5) years;
4.Conducting the business of soliciting in an unlawful manner, or in such a manner as to
constitute a breach of the peace, or to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or
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general welfare of the public. This shall include soliciting at residences listed on the No
Knock List or those plainly displaying a No Soliciting or No Trespassing sign as provided for
herein.
SECTION 9-113 PROCESS OF REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF LICENSE AND APPEAL
1.All licenses issued by the City shall be subject to revocation by the City Clerk upon any
breach of any condition prescribed by ordinance for the regulation of such licensed
occupation or in the event such licensee operates such licensed occupation or business
in violation of the laws of the City or the state, or in violation of any law or regulation of
the United States Government.
2.The City Clerk’s office shall give notice either in person, by telephone, mail or email to the
licensee of the denial or revocation of their license. If mailed, the notice shall be sent to
the address listed on the application or license. The license shall stand revoked or
denied from the time notice is made to the licensee either in person or by telephone or is
received by mail by the licensee.
3.Any licensee may appeal a denial or revocation to the City Manager within ten (10)
days after delivery or receipt of the notice by filing a written request with the City Clerk
for a hearing. The hearing shall be held by the City Manager or his or her designee. The
appealing licensee may be represented by counsel. The hearing shall be conducted in
an informal manner, but no license shall be revoked or denied except upon a
preponderance of the evidence. The City Manager or his or her designee may affirm,
modify or vacate the order of revocation or denial, and his or her decision shall be final.
SECTION 9-114 PENALTY
Any person who engages in soliciting or peddling without a valid license or permit as required, or
who violates any provision of this section, is guilty of an offense, and upon conviction shall be
fined, including costs as provided in Section 1-108 of this code. Every day upon which a violation
continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 360, 12/2/86; 388, 5/17/88; 463, 6/15/93; 990 6/21/11; 1054, 6/16/15)
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CHAPTER 2
ITINERANT VENDORS
Section 9-201 Definitions
Section 9-202 License Required
Section 9-203 Application
Section 9-204 Exemption
Section 9-205 License Fee
Section 9-206 Transfer
SECTION 9-201 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them in this section:
1. "Itinerant vendor" means and includes all persons, firms or corporations, as well as
their agents and employees who engage in the temporary or transient business in the city of
selling or offering for sale any goods or merchandise, or exhibiting the same for sale or exhibiting
the same for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof and who for the purpose of
carrying on such business or conducting such exhibits thereof either hire, rent, lease or occupy
any room or space in any building, structure, other enclosure, vacant lot or any other property
whatever in the city in, through, or from which any goods or merchandise may be sold, offered
for sale, exhibited for sale or exhibited for the purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof;
2. "Temporary" as used in Paragraph 1 hereof means any such business transacted or
conducted in the city for which definite arrangements have not been made for the hire, rental
or lease of premises for at least one hundred (100) days, in or upon which such business is to be
operated or conducted; and
3. "Transient" as used in Paragraph 1 as used hereof means any such business of any
such itinerant vendor as may be operated or conducted by persons, firms or corporations, or by
their agents or employees who reside away from the city or who have fixed places of business in
places other than the city or who move stocks of goods or merchandise or samples thereof into
the city with the purpose or intention of removing them, or the unsold portion thereof, away from
the city before the expiration of one hundred (100) days.
The term "itinerant vendor" shall not include or be construed to include anyone engaged in
interstate commerce nor anyone upon which the provisions of this chapter would impose a
direct and unlawful burden on interstate commerce. (Prior Code, Sec. 5-24)
SECTION 9-202 LICENSE REQUIRED
It is unlawful for any itinerant vendor to sell, offer for sale, exhibit for sale, or exhibit for the
purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof, any goods or merchandise in the city without first
obtaining a license as herein provided for. The city clerk shall issue to any itinerant vendor a
license authorizing such itinerant vendor to sell, exhibit for sale, offer for sale, or exhibit for the
purpose of taking orders for the sale thereof in the city his goods or merchandise only after such
itinerant vendor shall have fully complied with all provisions of this chapter and shall have paid
the license fees hereinafter provided, which sum shall be compensation to the city for the
services herein required of it and to enable the city to partially defray the expenses of enforcing
the provisions of this chapter. (Prior Code, Sec. 5-25)
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SECTION 9-203 APPLICATION
The itinerant vendor shall make application to the city clerk of the city at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of his contemplated sale or exhibit to be held in the city which application
shall be in the form of an affidavit, stating the full name and address of the itinerant vendor, the
location of his or its principal office and place of business, the names and addresses of its officers
if it be a corporation, and the partnership name and the names and addresses of all partners if
such itinerant vendor be a firm. The application thereof must be accompanied by:
1. A statement showing the kind and character of goods to be sold, or merchandise to
be sold, offered for sale or exhibited;
2. A certified copy of the charter if the itinerant vendor be a corporation, incorporated
under the laws of this state;
3. A certified copy of its permit or authority to do business in the state if the itinerant
vendor be a corporation, incorporated under the laws of some state other than Oklahoma; and
4. A bond in the sum of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), executed by the
itinerant vendor as principal, with some surety company authorized to do business in the state as
surety, which bond shall be payable to the city for the use and benefit of any person or persons
entitled thereto and conditioned that the principal and surety will pay all damages to person, or
persons, caused by or arising from, or growing out of the wrongful or illegal conduct of the
itinerant vendor while conducting the sale or exhibit in the city. The bond shall remain in full
force and effect for the entire duration of the license permit as provided herein, and two (2)
years thereafter.
SECTION 9-204 EXEMPTION
This chapter is not and shall not be held to be applicable to the:
1. Ordinary commercial traveler who sells or exhibits for sale goods or merchandise to
parties engaged in business of buying and selling and dealing in goods or merchandise;
2. Vendors of farm produce, poultry, stock, or agricultural products in their natural state;
and
3. Sales of goods or merchandise donated by the owners thereof, the proceeds
whereof to be applied to any charitable or philanthropic purpose.
SECTION 9-205 LICENSE FEE
The license fee for itinerant vendor shall be Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and shall be for a period of
not to exceed six (6) business days, or any fraction thereof. Upon the completion of the six (6)
business days, the license fee thereafter shall be at the rate of One Dollar ($1.00) per day, or any
fraction thereof.
SECTION 9-206 TRANSFER
The license permit provided for herein shall not be transferable nor give authority to more
than one person to conduct a business as an itinerant vendor, but any persons having obtained
such license may have the assistance of one or more persons in conducting the business.
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CHAPTER 3
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
Section 9-301 Definitions
Section 9-302 Issuance
Section 9-303 General Requirements
Section 9-304 Application Required
Section 9-305 Display of Permit
Section 9-306 Permit Record
Section 9-307 Permit Fees
Section 9-308 Transfer of Permit Prohibited
Section 9-309 Replacement of Lost Permit
Section 9-310 Grounds for Denial or Revocation of Permit
Section 9-311 Process of Revocation or Denial of Permit and Appeal
Section 9-312 Penalty
SECTION 9-301 DEFINITIONS
The listed terms and phrases, as used in this section, shall be defined as follows:
1.Permit: The written authority of the City, issued by its duly authorized agent, employee or
officer, conferring permission on some person to pursue and exercise a trade,
occupation, or business for a definite period of time within the limits of the City, under the
conditions prescribed by ordinance.
2.Food Truck/Trailer Mobile Food Vendor: A Mobile Food Vendor operating from a vehicle,
trailer, or cart that is designed and equipped to prepare, cook, and serve open food
products. Typically moves to different locations daily and operates in non-residential
areas. Does not stay in one (1) location longer than seventy-two (72) hours within a thirty
day period.
3.Pre-Packaged Mobile Food Vendor: A Mobile Food Vendor operating from vehicle or
trailer that is limited to the sale of commercially manufactured pre-packaged products
or products that are prepared and packaged at a licensed food service establishment.
These vendors typically travel into residential areas. Does not stay in one (1) location
longer than seventy-two (72) hours within a thirty day period.
4.Stationary Food Vendor: A non-permanent Mobile Food Vendor serving in one (1)
location for a temporary period of time. Can be a truck, trailer, or cart. Stationary Food
Vendors stay in one location (1) for longer than seventy-two (72) hours within a thirty day
period and therefore must obtain a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) from the Community
Development Department.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-302 ISSUANCE
The issuance of all permits, collection of all permit fees, and the enforcement of permit
conditions and revocation of permits, shall be under the jurisdiction of the City Clerk, except
where such duties are placed elsewhere by the ordinance prescribing the particular permit.
No permit for Food Truck/Trailer Mobile Food Vendors shall be issued until a satisfactory
application has been submitted and approved, the required permit fee has been paid to the
City Clerk and all other conditions and requirements under this section have been satisfied. (
Ord
1137, 11/20/18)
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SECTION 9-303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Mobile Food Vendors shall not remain in any location for more than seventy-two (72) hours
within a thirty day period. Mobile Food Vendors that remain in a location for more than
seventy-two (72) hours in a thirty day period shall be considered Stationary Food Vendors and
shall follow the regulations contained in this chapter.
B. No Mobile Food Vendor/ Stationary Food Vendor shall park their vehicle or equipment on any
City street while selling, or offering to sell, any product. Vendors participating in any City of
Owasso events or approved Special Events shall not be subject to this requirement.
C. Any Mobile Food Vendor shall require written approval from the Owasso City Manager before
locating in any City of Owasso parks or upon any City of Owasso property. Vendors
participating in any City of Owasso events or approved Special Events shall not be required
to obtain City Manager approval.
D. It shall be unlawful for any mobile food vendor to locate their vehicle or equipment upon, or
otherwise sell their products from, any property without obtaining permission from the owner
of that property.
E. All sales within Owasso City Limits shall be reported to the Oklahoma Tax Commission as
Owasso sales.
F. Mobile Food/Stationary Food Vendors shall be subject to City of Owasso Noise and Nuisance
Ordinances.
G. No person associated with a food vending operation shall distribute, deposit, place, throw or
cast any commercial handbill.
H. Mobile Food Vendors shall not have a drive-thru window.
I. No banners, flags, snipe sign, feather flags or other illegal signage shall be allowed.
J. No parking in or blocking a Fire Lane.
K. Allowable hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
L. A clearly designated waste container shall be provided for customers.
M. Public roads, sidewalks, alleys or other public ways shall not be blocked.
N. No Mobile Food Vendor or Stationary Food Vendor shall leave or permit to be left, any fat, oil,
grease, refuse or other discarded objects and shall follow City of Owasso Ordinances in
relation to Fats, Oils or Grease.
O. No Mobile Food Vendor or Stationary Food Vendor shall not create any traffic, nuisance or
other public safety issues.
P. Pre-Packaged Mobile Food Vendors traveling into residential areas are subject to background
screenings for all operators.
Q. No outdoor speakers or amplified music.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-304 APPLICATION REQUIRED
Applicants for any mobile food vending permit must complete and submit an application
provided by the City Clerk which shall include no less than the following information and
attachments:
1.Name and current address of the individual, business, or organization, to include
phone and email contact information;
2.Valid and current driver’s license or State-issued identification card of vendor;
3.Vehicle information relating to vehicles used in the vending, to include make, model,
year, tag number;
4.Valid and current State Sales Tax Permit information, unless the applicant can prove to
the City Clerk’s satisfaction that such permit is not mandated under the definition of
the State Tax Code;
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5.Valid County and/or State health department licensing information.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-305 DISPLAY OF PERMIT
All mobile food vendors issued a permit under this section shall plainly display the license on the
mobile food vending vehicle or equipment where it may be readily seen by any City official,
law enforcement officer or other regulatory official, and by any person or customer
approaching the vendor’s vehicle or mobile food vending equipment.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-306 PERMIT RECORD
The City Clerk shall maintain a record of all mobile food vending permits issued under this section
showing the date of the issuance, the person to whom the permit was issued, the time period
covered by the permit. (
Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-307 PERMIT FEES
The fees which shall be charged for Mobile Food Vendor permits shall include the cost of a
background check, if applicable, and shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord
1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-308 TRANSFER OF PERMIT PROHIBITED
No mobile food vending permit may be sold or otherwise transferred.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-309 REPLACEMENT OF LOST PERMIT
Whenever an original permit has been lost or destroyed, the City Clerk shall issue a duplicate
license. The fee for issuance of a duplicate permit shall be set by Resolution of the City Council.
(
Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-310 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT
Applications and permits for mobile food vending may be denied or revoked for any of the
following reasons:
A.Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in application for permit or in
the course of business.
B.Conducting the business of mobile food vending in an unlawful manner, or in such a
manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, or to constitute a menace, danger or
hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
C.Revocation, suspension, or failure to renew necessary state and county health
department licenses or Oklahoma Tax Commission permit.
D.Conviction of any violent felony within the past ten (10) years.
(Ord 1137, 11/20/18)
SECTION 9-311 PROCESS OF REVOCATION OR DENIAL OF PERMIT AND APPEAL
The City Clerk’s office shall either give written notice by personal service or by mail to the
operator of the denial or revocation of the permit. The notice, if mailed, shall be mailed to the
address listed on the application.
The permit shall stand revoked or denied from the date the notice is delivered by personal
service or received by the licensee by mail.
The owner may appeal a denial or revocation to the City Manager within ten (10) days of
receipt of the notice by filing a written request with the City Clerk for a hearing.
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The hearing shall be conducted by the City Manager. The appealing licensee may be
represented by counsel.
The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner, but no license shall be revoked or
denied except upon a preponderance of the evidence. The City Manager may affirm, modify
or vacate the order of revocation or suspension, and his decision shall be final.
(Ord 1137,
11/20/18)
SECTION 9-312 PENALTY
Any person who engages in mobile food vending without a valid permit as required, or who
violates any provision of this section, is guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be fined,
including costs. Each day upon which a violation continues to occur shall be deemed a
separate offense.
(Ord. No. 990, 6/21/11; 1137, 11/20/18)
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CHAPTER 4
USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
AND AUTOMOTIVE DISMANTLERS AND PARTS RECYCLERS
SECTION 9-401 USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND AUTOMOTIVE DISMANTLERS AND PARTS
RECYCLERS
A.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, corporation or trust to sell, offer
for sale, or display for sale one (1) or more used motor vehicles within the city without first
obtaining a license therefore from the appropriate state authorities as set forth in 47 O.S., Section
581, et seq., or amendments thereto. It shall be unlawful for any owner of real property, lessee of
real property, or person having an interest in real property to allow the sale, or display for sale, of
one (1) or more used motor vehicles within the city unless said property is zoned for such use.
Provided that this section shall not apply to any person making such use of their own personal
residence, and involving a vehicle licensed in their own name as owner.
B.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm association, corporation or trust to fail to show
a valid state license under Title 47, upon the request of any properly identified officer or
employee of the city.
C.It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, corporation or trust to violate any
of the provisions of the Automotive Dismantlers and Parts Recycler Act, also known as 47 O.S.,
Section 591.1 et seq., within the city limits of Owasso, Oklahoma.
D.Each day during which any of the above business operations are conducted in
violation of this section shall be considered a separate offense; each successfully consummated
transaction during which the provisions of this section are violated shall constitute a separate
offense.
E.Members of the police department or code enforcement officers are hereby
authorized to remove a vehicle from any property to a garage or other place of safety when
such vehicle has been parked on more than one occasion for the principle purpose of
displaying such vehicle for sale in violation of this chapter of the Owasso Code or the Owasso
Zoning Code. City personnel shall be required to show that an official notice, warning, citation,
or warrant has been issued by the City of Owasso for the vehicle involved prior to the incident for
which the vehicle is to be towed.
F.The prohibition contained in Subsection A shall not apply to mortgagees or secured
parties who are selling motor vehicles which were collateral on a mortgage or security
agreement if: (1) such mortgagees or secured parties do not realize for their own account from
such sales any monies in excess of the outstanding balance secured by such mortgage or
security agreement, plus costs of collection; and (2) the sale is conducted as a lawful secondary
use on such mortgagees' or secured parties' primary business property.
This article shall apply to and govern licenses required by this Code or other ordinances of
the city; provided, however, if any provision of this article conflicts with a provision of this Code
or other ordinance of the city relating to a license for a specific business, profession, occupation,
trade, privilege or other activity, such latter provision shall govern and control.
(Ord. No. 626, 12/21/99)
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