Business permit idea to come before Council

When Planning and Development Committee members met Thursday, they realized that without knowing what and what type of businesses are within the city limits, it will be virtually impossible to revamp zoning codes. "We're talking about zoning, and we don't know what's out there," Mayor Tim Solomon said. Monday, the committee will present a recommendation for a business permit ordinance to the full City Council. All businesses would have to obtain a business permit from the city for a $25 fee. A business is defined as an entity providing products or services for a profit, including home-based...