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LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE CENTER
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-20
DEFINITION:
Automotive Repair and Service Center shall mean any location where motor vehicle repair,
servicing, and/or storage is done on the premises for a fee.
IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE:
Vehicle Removal Service (Ord. §4-20.5)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after expiration.
6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $200.00.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
1. Zoning and physical description of facility to be used.
2. Description of work to be performed on premises.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Review Municipal Code Sections 4-20 & 4-20.5, and NFPA Nos. 30, 33, & 70 thoroughly.
2. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
3. Department of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau inspect, review and
make recommendations.
4. Building Department verifies zoning to determine whether or not the service being provided
is permissible at said location.
5. Ensure structure, fire suppression system, and required site fencing comply with
applicable standards.
6. License issued upon approval and payment of fee.
7. Premises inspected by Department of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau every
six months.