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P.O. Box 158 • Whitefish, MT 59937 • (406) 863-2400 • Fax (406) 863-2419 Whitefish Parks Non-Motorized Commercial Use Permit A Commercial Permit is required to conduct commercial activity at river-front parks. The permit program enables the City of Whitefish to manage commercial use and ensures adherence to all rules and regulations. Non-motorized rental delivery is not allowed at City Beach. All businesses must obtain a permit prior to conducting business at a riverfront park. This permit allows for up to 5 daily non-motorized individual watercraft rental deliveries and pickups at river-front parks. Permit Fee: $125 All permit holders are required to understand and agree to the following rules: AIS Self Certification: All commercial permit holders must complete the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Boat Inspection Certification Exam. This online certification can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofwhitefish.org, under the Parks and Recreation Department. When you successfully pass the test, you can obtain a sticker for your watercraft(s) from the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall, or from either boat launch May through September. City of Whitefish Business License and Resort Tax: • Businesses within the City of Whitefish: In accordance with Section 3-1-3 of the Whitefish City Code, all businesses are required to have a City business license to conduct business in the City of Whitefish. Businesses that rent skis, boats, jet skis and luxury items in the City of Whitefish are required to collect and remit the 3% resort tax on such items based on City Code. • Businesses that have a physical location outside of the City of Whitefish: These businesses will require a City business license and can apply as a Business Located Outside of the City Limits. These businesses are not required to collect Resort Tax if the sale, delivery, and exchange of taxable items takes place outside city limits. However, when a transaction is initiated outside city limits and the business delivers and exchanges the item within Whitefish city limits, the transaction is completed in the City of Whitefish and is subject to the City’s 3% Resort tax. Should a formal determination letter regarding the applicability of Resort Tax be necessary, please contact the Finance Department at [EMAIL REDACTED] or by calling [PHONE REDACTED]. All commercial permit applicants will be reviewed and evaluated for impacts to parking. The City reserves the right to limit parking or deny a Commercial Use Permit based on the significance of parking impacts to the river-front park. Failure to obtain a commercial use permit violates code 15-06. Failure to abide by the rules will result in the revocation of your commercial use permit. ---PAGE BREAK--- Whitefish Parks Non-Motorized Commercial Use Permit Application Business Name: City of Whitefish Business License Owner’s Name (Last, First): Mailing Address: Physical Address: (Your application cannot be processed if you provide just a PO Box number) City: State: Zip: Email: Website: This permit only allows for non-motorized rental delivery and pick-up. Check parks you will be utilizing: Riverside Park Kay Beller Park Baker Park Roundhouse Landing Skye Park Client Parking Requirements (estimate number per day): Business Phone: Cell Phone: **Permit Fee: $125. I certify that the information provided is correct. I agree to comply with City of Whitefish Commercial Permit rules and understand that a violation of these rules is grounds for revocation of the permit. I certify that I am a licensed business. Date: Owner Signature **Office Use Only** Non-motorized Commercial Use Permit Number: