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For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment <br />227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021 <br /> <br /> <br />LICENSE APPLICATION FOR - ARBORIST <br />MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-19 <br /> <br />DEFINITION: <br /> <br />Arborist activities include: any persons engaging in the business of planting, removing, trimming or <br />spraying trees or shrubs. <br /> <br />GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: <br /> <br />1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing. <br />2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application. <br />3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above. <br />4. Licenses expire January 31. <br />5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31. <br />6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend. <br />7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $60.00. <br />8. Per-Plate fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $3.50 per vehicle. <br />9. First time applicants must pass a test administered by the South Bend Parks Forester. <br /> <br />REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: <br /> <br />1. Certificate of Insurance per Municipal Code Section 4-19 with the city listed as an additional <br />certificate holder. <br />2. Current certificate of insurance required for each annual license renewal. <br /> <br />APPLICATION PROCESS: <br /> <br />1. Review Municipal Code Sections 4-16 and 4-19 thoroughly. <br />2. Submit application with $5.00 processing fee. <br />3. Review by South Bend Board of Park Commissioners. <br />4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.