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CITY OF MORROW
INFORMATION FOR NEW BUSINESS OWNER
City Hall......................................................................................................................... .......................................................................770-961-4002
Fax........................................................................................................................................................................................................770-960- 3002
Police Department Administration......................................................................................................... ......................................... .....770-961-4006
Non-Emergency Communications................................................................................................................................................ ........770-961-4000
Emergency……........................................................................................................................................................................... ........ 911
Fire Department Administration................................................................................................................................................. .........770-961-4008
Public Works Department........................................................................................................................................................... .........770-960-3000
Mayor Jim Millirons
Councilman Charles R. (Bob) Huie
Councilman Virlyn Slaton
Councilman Tom LaPorte
Councilman Charles Sorrow
City Manager John Lampl
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PLEASE CALL COMMUNICATIONS (770-961-4000) WITH YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS WHEN CHANGES OCCUR
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INFORMATION REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGN(S) OR PROMOTIONS
An application for a temporary sign(s) or promotion may be obtained at City Hall, Monday through Friday (except holidays), from
9 am to 4 pm. The application should be made at least a minimum of five working days before the first day the display of the sign(s)
or promotion is scheduled to begin. Each application will be reviewed for compliance with the City Code of Ordinances, and a
permit will be issued only after approval by the City Manager.
Section 8-5-15(c) Special Signs
(1) Temporary signs may be allowed for grand openings and special promotions subject to the approval of the City Manager in
accordance with the following standards:
a. Such special signs are limited to 3 times per year for a maximum of 10 days each.
b. Special signs are limited to no more than 1 promotion per quarter: Jan 1 - Mar 31; Apr 1 - June 30; July 1 – Sept
30; Oct 1 - Dec 31
c. The display of special signs must be separated by at least 30 days.
d. The maximum sign letter height of special signs is 3 feet.
e. Permission of the property owner or lessee must be obtained in writing.
f. No sign or banner shall exceed 40 square feet in area.
(2) Use of a special banner sign to be displayed in lieu of a building mounted sign pending arrival and installation of such
building mounted sign may be displayed for a maximum period of 60 days from the date of first display, including
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Display of such "special banner signs" may be granted by the City Manager or his
designated representative upon presentation to him of proof that a permanent sign is on order and will be installed by the
expiration of the said 60 days. Positively no exceptions will be granted.
Section 8-5-8 Lighting
(d) Neon or other types of illuminated signs may be used in the interior window of a store front. Such signs shall be
used only for the purpose of advising the public a place of business is "OPEN" and shall not exceed an overall area
of 2 square feet.
Section 8-5-9 Special requirements
(j) Banners, flags, and promotional tents are permitted only with permission of the city manager or his designee as
provided in section 8-5-15(c). No inflatable devices will be permitted under any provisions of the sign code.
I certify that I have read, understand, and will comply with the above code sections:
_____________________________ ___________________________ ___________________ ____________
Signature Print Name Business Name Date
CITY OF MORROW, GEORGIA
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Sec. 3-2-51. Occupation tax required for business dealings in city.
(a) For the year 1995 and succeeding years thereafter, each person engaged in any business, trade, profession, or occupation in Morrow, Georgia, shall pay
an occupation tax for said business, trade, profession, or occupation.
Sec. 3-2-52 (a) (2)a. Gross receipts (total even dollar business receipts) means the total revenue of the business or practitioner for the period, including without
limitation to the following:
1. Total income without deduction for the cost of goods sold or expenses incurred;
2. Gain from trading in stocks, bonds, capital assets, or instruments of indebtedness;
3. Proceeds from commissions on the sale of property, goods, or services; and
4. Proceeds from fees for services rendered; and
5. Proceeds from rent, interest, royalty, or dividend income.
b. Gross receipts shall not include the following:
1. Sales, use, or excise tax;
2. Sales returns, allowances, and discounts;
3. Interorganizational sales or transfers between or among the units of a parent-subsidiary controlled group of corporations as defined by 26
U.S.C. Section 1563 (a)(1), or between or among the units of a brother-sister controlled group of corporations, or between or among wholly
owned partnerships or other wholly owned entities;
4. Payments made to a subcontractor or an independent agent for services which contributed to the gross receipts in issue.
5. Governmental and foundation grants, charitable contributions, or the interest income derived from such funds received by a nonprofit
organization which employs salaried practitioners otherwise covered by this article, if such funds constitute eighty (80) percent or more of
the organization's receipts.
6. Proceeds from sales of goods or services which are delivered to or received by customers who are outside the state at the time of delivery or
receipt. The occupation tax office of the city, through its officers, agents, employees, or representatives, may inspect the books and records
of the business to determine the accuracy of out of state sales. Failure of submission of such books or records shall be grounds for
revocation of tax registration.
Sec. 3-2-52 (b)(9)
a. Except as other wise provided in subparagraph b. Employee means an individual whose work is performed under the direction and supervision of the
employer and whose employer withholds FICA, federal income tax, or state income tax from such individual's compensation or whose employer issues to such
individual for purposes of documenting compensation a form I.R.S. W-2 but not a form I.R.S. 1099.
b. An individual who performs work under the direction and supervision of one business or practitioner in accordance with the terms of a contract or agreement
with another business which recruits such individual is an employee of the business or practitioner which issues to such individual for purposes of documenting
compensation a form I.R.S. W-2.
Sec. 3-2-54 (a)(2) The number of employees of the business or practitioner as computed on a full-time position basis or full-time position equivalent basis, provided
that for the purposes of the computation an employee who works 40 hours or more weekly shall be considered a full-time employee and that the average weekly
hours of employees who work less than 40 hours weekly shall be added and such sum shall be divided by 40 to produce full-time position equivalents.
For Businesses Who Have No Gross Receipts:
(ex. - administrative offices)
Sec. 3-2-67 Allocation of gross receipts of business with multiple intra- or interstate locations.
(a) Where the business or practitioner cannot reasonable allocate the dollar amount of gross receipts among multiple locations or offices, the
business or practitioner shall divide the gross receipts reported to all local governments in this state by the number of locations or offices of
the business or practitioner which contributed to the gross receipts reported to any local government in this state, and shall allocate an equal
percentage of such gross receipts of the business or practitioner to each location or office.
City of Morrow
Business License Supplement
Business Name ___________________________________________________
Business Address __________________________________________________
Business Phone (1) ____-____-______ (2) ____-____-_____
Business Contact Name________________________________
Alarm Y/N: ___Burglary ___Interior ___Panic ___Audible ___Perimeter ___Robbery ___Silent
Alarm Company Name: ______________________________ Phone ____-____-_____
#1 Key Holder Name (First to call) __________________________________
Address __________________________________
Phone ____-____-_____
Cellular ____-____-_____
Pager ____-____-_____
#2 Key Holder Name ______________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________
Phone ____-____-_____
Cellular ____-____-_____
Pager ____-____-_____
#3 Key Holder Name ______________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________
Phone ____-____-_____
Cellular ____-____-_____
Pager ____-____-_____
#4 Key Holder Name ______________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________
Phone ____-____-_____
Cellular ____-____-_____
Pager ____-____-_____
Please indicate the following:
Hours of Operation S M T W TH F S
Holiday Operation S M T W TH F S
Product/Service: __________________________________
Hydrant at Location: Y/N
Hydrant Information: ________________________________
Hazardous Materials: Y/N ______________________________________
Other: _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Signature_____________________________ Date_________________________
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Emergency 911 Center Only
Entered By: ________________________________ Date: _________________
CITY OF MORROW – OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHALL
Application for Plan Review, Inspections, and Occupancy
Building Permit #_______________ Business License______________________ Date__________________
Name of Business:__________________________________________________________________________
Address of Business:_______________________________________________________________________
Owner(s) of Business:___________________________________________Phone #_____________________
Sq. Ft. of Each Floor:_________Number of Floors:________Total Sq. Ft.:___________Zoning:___________
Sq. Ft. of Leased Space:__________ Used for and/or Type of Business:_____________________________
Contractor:____________________________________________________Phone#_____________________
Address of Contractor:__________________________________________Emergency #_________________
City/State/Zip of Contractor______________________________________Pager/Cell#___________________
Minimum Permit Fee -$50.00 (Permit Fee doubled if work started before permit is issued)
Date Amt. Paid
A. Inspection/Change of Business Ownership and/or Tenant $50.00 _________ ___________
B. Plan Review
New Construction
Buildings less than or equal to 10,000 sq. ft. $100.00 _________ ___________
Buildings more than 10,001 sq. ft. – per sq. ft. 0.015 _________ ___________
Existing Buildings
Alterations/Renovations costing $50.00 or more
100 – 5,000 sq. ft. $50.00 _________ ___________
5,001 – 10,000 sq. ft. 100.00 _________ ___________
More than 10,001 sq. ft. – per sq. ft. 0.015 _________ ___________
C. Sprinkler Plan Review and Inspection Per Head .50 _________ ___________
D. Inspection
1. New Construction
Inspection Fee for 80%, 100%, and First Follow-up $100.00 _________ ___________
2. Second Follow-up, paid prior to Inspection 150.00 _________ ___________
3. Certificate of Occupancy 50.00 _________ ___________
Contact Captain Michael Neal, Fire Marshall at 770-961-4008, during business hours to schedule an inspection or if you have other questions.
Notify Joyce Bean in City Hall at 770-961-4002 after all inspections are completed.
Business License will not be issued until Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Contact Juanita Davis at 770-961-4002.
Contact City Hall at 770-961-4002 for Special Promotion, Outside Display or Banner.
Neon or other types of illuminated signs may be used in the interior window only for the purpose of advising the public a place of business is “OPEN” an
shall not exceed an overall area of two (2) square feet.
Sarah Haynes
Public Works –
Customer Service
Office 770.960.3000
Fax 770.960.3015
1500 Morrow Rd.
Morrow, GA 30260
Morrow City
Hall
Public Works
Communications
Fire Department
Prior to being issued a Business License (Occupation Tax Certificate), you must contact the Pubic Works Department
regarding sanitation service. Return this document with your signature and the signature of Public Works personnel to :
Juanita Davis, City of Morrow, 1500 Morrow Rd, Morrow, GA 30260 Tel. 770.961.4002 Fax. 770.960.3002
Public Works Signature _____________________________ Date _____________
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Name (Print) _____________________ Business Name _________________________
Signature _________________________________________________
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