(A) Applications for the licenses and renewals required by this chapter shall be made to the City Clerk. Such applications shall contain, but may not be limited to, the following information and statements:
(1) The name, age, address and phone number of the applicant in case of an individual; in the case of a partnership or a limited partnership, the name, age, address and phone number of the persons entitled to share in the profits; in the case of a corporation, limited liability company or similar entity, the date of incorporation, and the names, ages, addresses and phone numbers for the officers and directors;
(2) The location and description of the premises which is to be operated under the license;
(3) A statement regarding whether the applicant has made a previous application for a similar license and the disposition of such previous application;
(4) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter contained in this chapter, laws of the state, or other ordinances of the city;
(5) A statement as to whether a previous license issued by any state or political subdivision or by the federal government has been revoked and the reason for such revocation; and,
(6) A statement that the applicant will not violate any federal, state, or local laws in the conduct of his or her business.
(B) All applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the bond required by this chapter, as well as a copy of the applicant's license issued by the State of Illinois.
(C) No license shall be issued to:
(1) A person or entity who is not eligible for a state license;
(2) A person, corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company or similar entity whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent who shall be considered a person within the meaning of this chapter, if the manager or agent would not be eligible for a license under this chapter;
(3) A person convicted of a felony, unless such person has completed any and all sentences related to such felony at least five years prior to the application;
(4) A person whose license issued under this chapter or any license issued by the state has been revoked;
(5) A person who, at the time of renewal of any license, would not be eligible for the license on the first application;
(6) A partnership, unless all of the members are qualified to obtain a license.
(Ord. 8532, passed 3-6-07)