No license shall be issued to:
(A) A person who is not a resident of the village.
(B) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides.
(C) A person who is not a citizen of the United States.
(D) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law.
(E) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper of or is keeping a house of ill fame.
(F) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality.
(G) A person whose license issued under this code has been revoked for cause.
(H) A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application.
(I) A copartnership, if any general partnership thereof, or any limited partnership thereof, owning more than 5% of the aggregate limited partner interest in such copartnership would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than residence with the political subdivision, unless residency is required by local ordinance.
(J) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder or stockholders owning in the aggregate more than 5% of the stock of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the political subdivision.
(K) A corporation unless it is incorporated in Illinois, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified to transact business in Illinois.
(L) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless the manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the licensee.
(M) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation.
(N) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.
(O) Any law enforcing public official, including the Village President, or any member of the Village Board of Trustees, and no such official shall be interested directly in the sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
(P) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee.
(Q) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense under State or local law.
(R) A person or entity to whom a Federal wagering stamp has been issued by the Federal government, unless the person or entity is eligible to be issued a license under other provisions of State law.
(1968 Code § 46.02) (Ord. 57-0-17, passed 8-14-1959; Am. Ord. 01-3-1233, passed 3-12-2001)