§ 39-22. Application and permit fee.

(a)

An owner of a business establishment shall apply annually for a shopping cart permit by submitting a written application to the director. The application shall contain the following:

(1)

The name, telephone number, facsimile number, and business or residence address of each owner; and, if the owner is a corporation, whether foreign or domestic, the name of the registered agent of the owner and the telephone number and facsimile number and business or residence address of the registered agent, to include the street name and number, office or suite number, city, state, and zip code.

(2)

Street address of the business establishment, and a description of the shopping complex premises.

(3)

The name or title, phone number, and e-mail address for a person who is available at any time the business establishment is open to the public; and is able to respond within four (4) hours after notification to retrieve a shopping cart found off the premises.

(4)

A description and graphic of a distinctive color scheme and identifying marks to be utilized by the owner on each cart.

(5)

Any change of ownership or information provided in the application shall require the purchaser or permit holder to update the information provided under subsection (a) of this section and to file the updated information with the director within thirty (30) days of the change.

(b)

The fee for a shopping cart permit for each store location shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), payable to the City of Irving, and must accompany the application.

(c)

A shopping cart permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. Permits are non-transferable to different owners.

(d)

Compliance with the requirements of this section shall be deemed to meet the requirements of §§ 250.003 and 250.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.

(Ord. No. 2009-9097, § 2, 7-23-09)