(A) Application and issuance of permits. Applications for display permits shall be submitted to the Police Department at least 15 days before the requested display date. The Police Department shall issue permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable state law, including, but not limited to, the state’s Pyrotechnic Use Act.
(B) Application information. Applications shall be made on a form supplied by the village and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name, address, and phone number of applicant;
(2) The requested display type;
(3) The requested display date(s); and
(4) The requested display site.
(C) Application documents. Applications for a permit shall be accompanied by:
(1) A signed waiver by applicant releasing the village of liability and agreeing to indemnify and hold the village harmless from any and all claims resulting from pyrotechnic usage or display;
(2) If different from applicant, a signed waiver by the registered property owner of the requested display site releasing the village of liability and agreeing to indemnify and hold the village harmless from any and all claims resulting from pyrotechnic usage or display;
(3) Proof of proper authority to display and/or operate pyrotechnics pursuant to the terms of 425 ILCS 35/2.1 and/or 425 ILCS 35/2.2;
(4) Proof of valid general liability insurance for a sum not less than $1,000,000;
(5) Proof of completion of a fireworks safety training approved by the office of the State Fire Marshal; and
(6) A non-refundable $25 application fee.
(D) Site inspection. Upon receipt and approval of the application and accompanying documents, the Police Department shall coordinate an inspection of the requested display site with the local fire department.
(E) Issuance. Upon approval of the site by the Police Department and local fire department, a non-transferrable permit shall be issued by the Police Department to the applicant.
(Ord. 21-13, passed 8-3-2021)