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Council approves changes to occupational-license code; increases fees, clarifies due dates
Summary
The council adopted amendments to the city code on occupational licenses and occupation taxes that raise several fees, add clarity on due dates and delinquency, and update language to mirror state law; staff estimated the fee changes could generate roughly $850,000 for the general fund if implemented as presented.
The Alpharetta City Council voted unanimously to amend Chapter 28 of the city code governing occupational licenses, taxes and regulations, approving a package of changes that raise administrative and per-employee fees and clarify statutory timing and administrative provisions.
City Attorney (Eswein) read the ordinance on first reading; Finance staff and the city attorney said the changes are intended to modernize and clarify the municipal code and align certain procedures with state law. "Most…
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