Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.06
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Alarm System Application
Alarm System Permit Application
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Notes:

1. 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
2. Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
3. Requires approval of Zoning/Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department;Health Department.
4. Requires Police Department approval.

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.03, 5.05, 5.17

​Click here to access the online Application

Notes:

1. 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
2. Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
3. May require Auction, Auctioneer, or other retail licenses.
4. Must provide list of inventories, equipment, or fixtures to be sold.
5. Must have been in business for at least 12 months. If not, a Transient Merchant license is required.

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.02

Design and structural approval from both the Engineering Division and Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) is required prior to the completion and submission of this business license application. Engineering can be reached at 563-326-7729 and CPED can be reached at 563-326-7765

Click here to access the online application
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Notes:

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1^st – March 31^st) if not paid by May 1^st.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1^st – March 31^st.
• Requires approval of Building Code Enforcement, Community Planning and Economic Development, Public Safety Committee, and Finance. Billboards require additional approval from the City Council.
• Approval is needed prior to construction of the structure.
• Liability insurance showing coverage against the structure needs to be submitted with the application.
• A signed hold harmless agreement needs to be submitted with the application.

Associated Documents

• Billboard, Sign and Canopy Business License Application

Bicycle License Application

Help the City help you by having your bicycle registered. If your bicycle is lost or stolen, report the missing bicycle to the Davenport Police Department by calling 326-7979. You will need to provide your license number, serial number, and description of your bicycle.

To see if your bicycle has been recovered, call Davenport Police Property and Evidence at 326-7775.  

There is a fee of $5.00 to license your bicycle as long as you own the bicycle. 

Click here to register your bicycle online and pay the $5.00 registration fee with a credit card.  Once we receive the online application and payment, we will mail the license to you.

Or to apply by mail, print the bicycle license application and mail it along with a $5.00 check per bicycle payable to:

City of Davenport
226 West 4^th Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801

If you prefer not to register by mail or online, you may register your bicycle by going to any of the following locations:
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For further information, please call (563) 326-7793

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.15

Notes:

Renewals sent to vendors on June 1 and are due on July 1annually.

• Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.03, 5.05, 5.17

Notes:

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
• May require Auction, Auctioneer, or other retail licenses.
• Must provide list of inventories, equipment, or fixtures to be sold.
• Must have been in business for at least 12 months. If not, a Transient Merchant license is required.
  
  

Click here to access the Online Application
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• Printable Business License Application
• Printable Close Out Auction Sale
• Printable Transient Merchant Application

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 8.08, 5.07, 5.08, 5.09, 5.18, 5.19

Notes -  May be subject to all or some of these items.

1. 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
2. Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
3. Requires approval of Zoning and Land Development and Fire Department.
4. Requires approval of Zoning and Land Development; Fire Department; Public Safety Committee.
5. Requires approval of Zoning and Land Development; Fire Department; Vehicle Inspector.
6. Requires approval of Zoning and Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department; Vehicle Inspector; Public Safety Committee
7. Requires approval of Police Department.
8. Requires approval of Police Department and Vehicle Inspector.
9. Requires approval of Public Safety Committee.
10. Requires approval of City Council.
11. Requires test.
    
    

Access the Online Garbage / Refuse Truck Application

Access the Online Gasoline and Public Garage Application

Access the Online Motorcycle and Motor Vehicle Dealer Application

1. Printable Garbage - Refuse Truck Application
2. Printable Public Garage Application
3. Printable Motor Vehicle & Motorcycle Sales & Dealer Application
4. Printable Mobile Cart Vendor Application
5. Printable Mobile Ice Cream Vendor Operator Application
6. Printable Mobile Ice Cream Vendor Owners Application

• Printable Entertainment License Application

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.23

Description / Fee

Metal Recyclers and Salvage Operators - $300.00

Notes:

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1^st – March 31^st) if not paid by May 1^st.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1^st – March 31^st.
• Requires approval of Police Department, Community Planning and Economic Development, and Fire Department
• Requires a Record of Transaction for items such as motor vehicles, machinery, scrap iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, zinc, magnesium, stainless steel, titanium, or electric scrap.
  
  

Click here to Access the Online Application

• Printable Metal Recyclers and Salvage Operators Business License Application

Find information below regarding food trucks in Davenport including applications, licensing and other frequently asked questions:

Online Application For Mobile Food Unit License & Permit / Printable Version

Online Application For Mobile Food Unit Special Occurrence Permit/ Printable Version

Contacts

General Program Questions
Sarah Ott
Assistant to the City Administrator
(563) 326-6167
sott@ci.davenport.ia.us

General Application Questions
Brian Krup
Deputy City Clerk
(563) 326-6163
bkrup@ci.davenport.ia.us

Fire Inspection Questions & Scheduling
Lt. James Morris
Fire Prevention
(563) 326-7808
f576@ci.davenport.ia.us

FAQs

I have a mobile food unit and want to vend in the City of Davenport. Where should I start?
All mobile food units operating in Davenport are required to have a mobile food unit license issued by the City of Davenport. To be issued a license, the vendor must: 1) complete an application 2) Provide proof of auto and liability insurance (click to view requirements) 3) show proof of a valid Scott County Health Department permit and 4) pass a fire inspection performed by Davenport Fire personnel.

What is the cost of operating a mobile food unit in the City of Davenport?
All mobile food units are required to obtain a $55 annual mobile food unit license. Additionally, if you wish to operate on any public property including the designated mobile food zones, parks, or in special occurrence situations, you must also obtain a $550 annual mobile food unit permit. The total annual cost would be $605 for both the license and permit.

If I obtain the mobile food unit permit, where am I allowed to operate?
For vendors who have the mobile food unit permit in addition to the license, there are currently two existing mobile food unit zones: Downtown/K-Square and East 2^nd Street/Iowa Street.  For 2018 Kaiserslautern Square (K2) & the Bechtel Park. The K2 zone is operational Monday-Thursday from 6 AM – 4 PM, and the Bechtel Park is operational on Tuesday and Thursday from 3 PM – 11 PM. Additionally, some opportunities to vend in Parks could be possible and will be posted on the City’s website and communicated through the local Food Truck Association.

I only want to vend on private property, what do I need?
If you only want to vend on private property, you will only need to obtain a $55 mobile food unit license from the City of Davenport.

I’m a business and want to have a mobile food unit in front of my business in the right-of-way (street), what do I need to do?
If you’re a business and want to have a mobile food unit set up in the street in front of your business, you need to fill out the special occurrence application and pay the $100 fee. The application should list all dates/times that you would like to have a vendor present. The City will send a notification to all businesses within 200-feet of your establishment and will calculate any protest rate. The application will then go before the City Council for final approval at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Once approved, you will be issued a special occurrence permit.

What are the Fire requirements, and what will be evaluated during my fire inspection?
Please click here for a link to the form that Davenport Fire personnel will use to complete your inspection along with references to all necessary Fire/Building codes.

I heard there is a local Food Truck Association, and I want to join. What do I do next?
There is a local Food Truck Association non-profit focused on marketing and special events. You can reach them at qcifta@gmail.com.

I’m a business and want to have mobile food units on my private property for an event. Who should I contact?
The City can’t organize food trucks for private events; however, it is recommended that you reach out to the Food Truck Association for a list of all vendors and to get the next steps.

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.22

Notes - All or some of the following may apply.

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
• Requires approval of Zoning/ Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department.

Click Here to Access the Online Application

• Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, Junk Dealers, and Antique Dealers Application

License Description: Public Amusements

Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.11, 5.12 5.13 and Uniform Fire Code 15.32

Notes:

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
• Requires approval of Zoning/Land Development and Fire Department.
• Requires approval of Police Department and Public Safety Committee.
• Requires approval of Public Safety Committee and City Council.
• Requires approval of Zoning/Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department.Requires approval of Fire Department
• Other licenses may be required.

Click Here to access the Online application

Notes:

1.      10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.

2.      Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.

3.      Requires approval of Zoning/ Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department.

Click here to access the Online Application

Transient Merchant Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.08; 5.14; 5.34; 5.36

Notes:

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.
• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.
• Requires approval of Zoning/Land Development; Fire Department; Police Department.
• Minimum $5,000 bond required for door-to-door sales and/or blanket licenses.
• Property owner's authorization required for on-site sales.
• Fixed sales location requires property owner to provide bathroom facilities and ample parking for employees and customers.
• Door-to-door sales may require duplicate copies of license.
• May require auctioneer license or other city license.
• Must require list of inventories, equipment, or fixtures to be sold.

Legal Authorization: Uniform Fire Code 15.32.070

• Fee:                     $20.00
• Reviewers:       CPED, Fire, Finance
• Application:    Click here to access the Online Application
• Regulation:     
  
  The City of Davenport requires residents and businesses who setup tents 10’x20’ or larger to be inspected by the Fire Department prior to be open for public or event use to ensure the tent complies with Fire regulations found Chapter 15.32, Uniform Fire Regulations.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Revenue Division at 563-326-7707.

• Fee $50.00 annually
• Approvers: Forestry, Finance
• Licenses are not transferable
• Bond Required
• A 10,000 bond is required to be filed with the city clerk. Also the licensee shall indemnify, save and keep harmless the city and its officers from any and all claims,
• Damages, losses and actions, by reason of any acts or things done under or by authority or permission granted in this chapter
• Liability insurance required
• A policy of public liability insurance needs to be filed with the clerk. Provided are the mounts of coverage required:
• Not less than $50,000 for damage to any one person.
• Not less than $100,000 for one accident or event
• Not less than $25,000 for property damage.
• Compliance with Iowa Workmen’s Compensation
• Evidence of compliance with the requirements of Iowa Workmen’s Compensation Laws need to b submitted with the application.
• Approval of insurance policy required
• Any insurance policy needs to approved by the city’s risk management division.
• Removing, cutting, trimming - Permit required
• Permits are required to cut trees on city property.
• Removing, cutting, or trimming – Notice of defects

Click Here to Access the Online Application

• Printable Tree Trimmer License Application

Massage Therapist Notes:

• Regulations only, the City of Davenport does not issue a license

• No person shall operate as a massage therapist unless licensed by the State of Iowa.

• License must be displayed or kept in possession at all time while doing business

• Hours of operation on the premises are not permitted between 10:00pm and 5:00am

• A massage business shall produce upon request by City staff business information defined in the ordinance or face a penalty including the shutdown of business operations

Reflexology Notes:

• License requires approval from Zoning, Police Department, and Fire Department

• 10% penalty for annual license (April 1-March 31) if not paid by May 1.

• Half year license fee for new license if acquired between October 1-March 31.

• License must be displayed on the premise in a visible public area

• Massage therapist licensed by the State of Iowa providing reflexology services do not need to be licensed by the City

• Hours of operation on the premises are not permitted between 10:00pm and 5:00am

• Reflexology license is specific to a location; multiple locations require a license for each location

• A licensed reflexology business shall produce upon request by City staff business information defined in the ordinance or face a penalty including the shutdown of business operations

*****ONLINE APPLICATION*****

 Reflexology Business License Application