Licenses & Applications

Child Care / Preschool

The City of Lewiston defines child care as providing supervision and non-medical care on a regular basis during any twenty-four hour period for children under the age of 13 years, not the children or stepchildren of the provider, in return for compensation at a child care facility.

Commercial Tree Pruner

Commercial tree pruner means any person engaging in the commercial business, trade or for hire of cutting, trimming, pruning or removing trees located within the public right-of-way.

Entertainment

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General Business

Business or occupation means all activities, occupations, callings, trades, pursuits or professions located or engaged in, within the City with the object of gain, profit, benefit or advantage.

Home Occupation

A home occupation is a business carried on in the home with no more than one employee other than members of the family. The purpose of restrictions on home occupation is to preserve the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes.

Mobile Food Vendor

Non-Profit Solicitation Permit

Non-profit solicitation means any organization or club wishing to canvass for funds or sell from door to door to the occupants of residences to raise funds to be used solely for the purpose for which the organization or club is created, and from which no individual receives a profit.

Security Officer & Armored Car Delivery Service

Apply for Security Officer and Armored Car Delivery Services.

Solicitor / Peddler

Find out the requirements needed for a Solicitor/Peddler permit.

Taxicabs / Vehicle for Hire

Taxicab or vehicle for hire means any motor vehicle engaged in the business of carrying passengers for hire, having a seating capacity of not more than 7 people.

Temporary Vendor

Temporary vendor means the operation of a business on a vacant lot, outside of an enclosed building in the open air or under a canopy, tent or other membrane structure.