(a) Every licensee shall obtain and keep current at all times throughout the duration of the license period, liability insurance for the operation of the premises described in such application or license in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000.00, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois. The insurance policy required by this section shall be for a term of at least 12 months, and shall be co-extensive with the first 12 months of the applicable license period. Thereafter, the licensee shall continue to maintain such insurance policy in full force and effect for the duration of the two-year license period. The licensee shall keep proof of the required insurance at the licensed premises at all times and, upon demand, shall produce such proof for inspection by an authorized city official. Each policy of insurance required under this section shall include a provision requiring 30 days' advance notice to the commissioner prior to termination or lapse of the policy. Failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license for a single offense in accordance with Section 4-4-280 of this Code.
(b) (1) At the same time an applicant submits an application for a license, the applicant shall submit a safety plan to the superintendent in a form and manner prescribed by the superintendent. After review of the proposed safety plan, the superintendent, in consultation with the executive director of emergency management and communications, the fire commissioner, and any other appropriate department, shall either approve or deny the safety plan within 30 days of its submission. During the 30-day review period, the superintendent may consult with the applicant to recommend amendments to the proposed plan. If the superintendent denies a safety plan, he shall state, in writing, the basis for such denial. The superintendent shall notify the commissioner of such approval or denial.
(2) Every safety plan shall include a floor plan of the proposed site and provisions that address: (i) the installation and maintenance of adequate exterior lighting; (ii) the installation and maintenance of interior and exterior surveillance cameras installed at the licensed location; (iii) the installation of an alarm system; (iv) protocols for the safe display and storage of ammunition and firearms; and (v) the employment of adequately trained personnel, all in accordance with rules prescribed by the superintendent. Recordings from the surveillance cameras required by this subsection shall be maintained for not less than 30 days and shall be made available upon request to members of the police department.
The licensee shall obtain all necessary permits, including a public way use permit if applicable; provided that notwithstanding any other provision of the code to the contrary, no fee for a public way use permit will be imposed when the permit is for any surveillance camera installed pursuant to this subsection solely because the camera or its wiring is in any portion of the public way.
(3) Any proposed change to the approved safety plan shall be submitted to the superintendent, in a form and manner prescribed by the superintendent, prior to the implementation of such change. The superintendent shall approve or deny the proposed change within 30 days and notify the commissioner of such approval or denial.
(4) The licensee shall keep a copy of the approved safety plan at the licensed premises and make it available upon request for inspection by members of the department or the police department.
(5) No license may be issued or renewed unless the superintendent approves the applicant's or licensee's safety plan.
(6) Every licensee shall comply with the safety plan, as approved by the superintendent.
(7) The failure to adequately implement, maintain or adhere to the provisions of the approved safety plan under this section shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license and shall be grounds for the city to recover its costs resulting from such failure under Chapter 1-20.
(c) The licensed premises shall be open at all reasonable times for inspection by the departments of buildings, police, business affairs and consumer protection, and fire.
(Added Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 59869, § 8; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-14, p. 83727, § 4)