(a) An application for an indoor special event license shall be made to the commissioner, on a form supplied by the department. The application must be made at least 60 days before the event is held.
(b) In addition to the requirements in Section 4-4-050, an application for a license under this Article shall be accompanied by the following:
(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person authorized by the applicant to accept all notices of violation and of license suspension or revocation and closure orders;
(2) the name, address and telephone number of the person authorized by the applicant to schedule all required inspections of the establishment;
(3) a certificate of insurance, as required by this Article;
(4) an indemnification agreement, as required by this Article;
(5) the establishment’s certificate of occupancy and all other applicable certificates required by Chapter 14A-7;
(6) exit diagrams, as required by this Article and floor plans for the events;
(7) proof of adequate off-street parking, as required by Section 17-10-0207-V of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance;
(8) the license fee;
(9) (A) a description of the event;
(B) the date, times and location of the event;
(C) the estimated attendance at the event;
(D) whether food or alcoholic liquor will be provided at the event;
(E) if alcoholic liquor is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that any required liquor license has been obtained or proof of application for the same; and designation of (i) the specific site in the establishment where the applicant intends to sell alcoholic liquor; (ii) the location where the licensee will clean glasses and utensils used in the service of alcoholic liquor; and (iii) the areas where the amusements will be presented;
(F) if food is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that the establishment hosting the event holds a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code or that the applicant has made arrangements for food service by a caterer holding a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code;
(G) if applicable, the number, identity and license number of all food vendors, alcohol beverage vendors and itinerant merchants participating in the event;
(H) an affidavit attesting to the not-for-profit character of the sponsor signed by the sponsor's presiding officer and secretary; and
(10) any other information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
(c) An application for a renewal of a license shall be accompanied by any information that the commissioner may reasonably require.
(d) The commissioner shall deny an application for a license, or a renewal of a license, if the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements of this Article. The commissioner may deny an application for a license, or a renewal of a license, if the issuance of such a license would tend to create a law enforcement problem, result in or add to an undue concentration of licenses, or have a deleterious impact on the health, safety or welfare of the community in which the licensed establishment is located.
(Added Coun. J. 10-6-05, p. 58166, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 105; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-16, p. 18766, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 39)