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Riverton updates business-license code, removes antiquated fees and aligns alcohol rules
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 25-11 to modernize the business-license code, eliminate outdated fees (for example, pool-table licenses), require online licensing where appropriate, and align city alcohol-license rules with state practice. Council and staff said the change is intended to streamline processes for new and existing businesses.
Riverton City Council adopted Ordinance 25-11 on April 1, clearing a package of changes to the municipal business-license code intended to modernize application processes, remove antiquated line-item fees from the code, and align local alcohol-licensing requirements with state rules.
Staff told the council the revisions were largely housekeeping and process improvements developed by a former business-license coordinator and carried forward to streamline operations. The update consolidates fee-setting authority into Riverton's annual fee schedule rather than embedding numerous small license fees in code; staff noted historically included items such as pool-table…
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