(A) Where an investigation or inspection is required by ordinance before the issuance of a permit or license, or where an inspection or investigation shall be deemed reasonably necessary or appropriate, the City Clerk shall upon the receipt of an application for a license or permit, within three business days of such receipt, refer the application to the appropriate official for the making of such investigation or inspection.
(B) The official to whom the application has been referred shall make a report thereon, favorable or otherwise, within ten business days after receiving the application or a copy thereof.
(C) The Will County Health Department shall make an inspection regarding such permits and licenses as relate to the care and handling of food, the prevention of nuisances, the spread of disease, and the protection of health. The Building Department shall make any inspections which relate to compliance with the building code, zoning ordinance, and other related regulations. All other investigations, except where otherwise provided, shall be made by the Chief of Police or by some other officer designated by the Mayor.
(D) Unless so specifically provided otherwise, upon receipt of all related investigative reports, the City Clerk shall forward the reports and the application to the Mayor for evaluation and determination.
(E) If it shall appear to the Mayor that the matters and circumstances relating to an application require further information before a proper determination can be made, such application shall be returned to the City Clerk for the inclusion of necessary and appropriate additional information as may be specified.
(F) If, after due consideration of the information contained in the application and related investigative reports, the Mayor determines that the matters concerning the application are unsatisfactory, the Mayor or the VG Commission may disapprove the application, indicating the reasons. If the application is denied by the Mayor or an applicable Commission, The applicant shall be promptly notified that his or her application is disapproved, and that no license or permit will be issued.
(G) If, after due consideration of the information contained in the application and the related investigative reports, the Mayor or applicable Commission determines that the application is satisfactory, the application shall be approved. The applicant shall be promptly notified that the application is approved, and the license or permit will be issued upon payment of the applicable license fee.
(`79 Code, § 110.004) (Am. Ord. 19-031, passed 10-2-19)