(A) Applications for all licenses and permits required by this title shall be made in writing to the City Clerk in the absence of provision to the contrary.
(B) Each application shall contain:
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) The permit or license desired;
(3) The location to be used, if any;
(4) The time covered; and
(5) The fee to be paid.
(C) Each application shall also contain the number the certificates of registration required under the Retailer’s Occupation Tax Act being 35 ILCS 120/1 et seq., Service Occupation Tax Act being 35 ILCS 115/1 et seq. and/or Use Tax Act being 35 ILCS 110/1 et seq., if applicable. Each application shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of the municipal officials in the issuing of the license or permit applied for.
(D) All applications must be complete and a business license or permit must be issued prior to any business being conducted. An entity who conducts business prior to completion of the application and issuance of the license or permit is in violation of this code of ordinances and the city may take appropriate measures to correct the violation.
(Prior Code, § 7-1-1)