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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 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE CENTER <br />MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-20 <br />DEFINITION: <br /> <br />Automotive Repair and Service Center shall mean any location where motor vehicle repair, <br />servicing, and/or storage is done on the premises for a fee. <br /> <br />IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE: <br /> <br />Vehicle Removal Service (Ord. §4-20.5) <br />GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: <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 expiration. <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 - $200.00. <br /> <br />REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: <br /> <br />1. Zoning and physical description of facility to be used. <br />2. Description of work to be performed on premises. <br /> <br />APPLICATION PROCESS: <br /> <br />1. Review Municipal Code Sections 4-20 & 4-20.5, and NFPA Nos. 30, 33, & 70 thoroughly. <br />2. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee. <br />3. Department of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau inspect, review and <br />make recommendations. <br />4. Zoning Department verifies the use of the property to determine whether or not the service <br />being provided is permissible at said location. <br />5. Ensure structure, fire suppression system, and required site fencing comply with <br />applicable standards. <br />6. License issued upon approval and payment of fee. <br />7. Premises inspected by Department of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau every <br />six months. <br /> <br />NOTE: All repairs shall be performed within a fully enclosed building. Bay doors may be open during <br />hours of operation. No partially dismantled, wrecked, or unregistered vehicle shall be stored on site.