(a) Applications for issuance of a new license or supplemental license shall be made to the Liquor Commission, in writing, on forms provided for such purpose by the City Clerk. Each such application shall also include, at a minimum:
(1) A fully completed application for State of Illinois Retailer's Liquor License, or other such State of Illinois application relevant to the classification of license or supplemental license sought, excepting only the local license information, and all attachments required therefor.
(2) Name of authorized agent and resident manager, along with valid State-issued identification for each and designated contact information;
(3) Proof of site control, in the form of a deed in the name of the applicant for the licensed premises, or a written lease signed by the owner of the licensed premises showing the applicant as lessee;
(4) Certificate of insurance as required by this chapter;
(5) If application is being made for an R or LR license, a copy of a current Stephenson County food service license.
(6) If application is made for outdoor sales, a detailed diagram of the proposed area in which such sales will be allowed, including all access points, location and description of any proposed physical barriers, and location of beverage service.
(7) Certified funds in an amount equal to all fees payable for issuance of the classification of license or supplemental license sought.
(8) Any additional information determined to be necessary for the Commission to make a decision as to the issuance of any license.
(b) Applications for renewal of existing licenses or supplemental licenses shall be submitted to the City Clerk, on forms provided for such purposes, no later than June 1 in any calendar year. Each renewal application shall also include, at a minimum:
(1) A statement that all information on file with the City Clerk is true and correct as of the date of application for renewal. If any material changes have occurred during the most recent license year which have not otherwise been reported, such change shall be indicated on the renewal application.
(2) A listing of all owners of the licensed establishment, including names, addresses, and percentage ownership interests.
(3) If a corporation or limited liability company, a copy of the most recent annual report filed with the Secretary of State, along with a current Certificate of Good Standing issued thereby.
(4) Payment of all sums due for renewal of the requested licenses or supplemental licenses.
(5) A current certificate of insurance as required by this chapter.
(6) If application is being made for renewal of an R or LR license, a copy of a current Stephenson County food service license.
(7) Certified funds in an amount equal to all fees payable for renewal of the classification of license or supplemental license sought.
(8) Any and all additional documentation required to comply with the requirements for renewal of any requested supplemental licenses.
(9) Any additional information determined to be necessary for the Commission to make a decision as to the renewal of any license.
Any application for renewal of a license received after June 1 in a calendar year, or which does not contain all of the information required under this chapter, including but not limited to the information required by this Section 806.07(b), shall incur an additional filing fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) per day for each day after June 1 during which the application remains incomplete. Whether the application is complete shall be determined bv the City Clerk, in his or her sole but reasonably exercised discretion, in accordance with the provisions of these Ordinances and the Illinois Liquor Control Act. The filing fee imposed hereby shall be payable at the same time as any other license or renewal fees, and shall be in addition to any amounts otherwise payable.
(c) If any application is deemed insufficient by the Liquor Commission, or if any information can not be in good faith obtained by the applicant prior to the date of application, the Liquor Commission may, in its sole discretion, elect to:
(1) Grant a temporary license for a period of time not to exceed sixty days pending correction of any application defects;
(2) Grant a license which will be effective upon the satisfaction of one or more specific contingencies, without further action by the Liquor Commission;
(3) Stay the consideration of the application until additional required information is provided or contingencies are met; or
(4) Deny the application.
(d) During each license year, each licensee shall have a continuing duty to notify the City Clerk of any change in information provided on any application, within ten days of any such change, including, but not limited to, any change in ownership, resident manager or authorized agent, or contact information of any such person or persons.
(Ord. 2018-12. Passed 3-5-18; Ord. 2021-44. Passed 10-4-21.)