(A) Unless otherwise specified by this code, applications for all new licenses and permits required by ordinance shall be made in writing to the Building and Housing Department, on forms provided by that office.
(B) Applicant information required:
(1) If the applicant is an individual. The name, date of birth, home address, telephone number, email address, and a copy of a valid state identification of the person applying for a license and anyone with a financial interest in the business.
(2) If the applicant is a partnership/non-corporate entity. The name, date of birth, home address, telephone number, email address, and a copy of a valid state identification for each partner, principal, member thereof, and anyone with a financial interest in the business.
(3) If the applicant is a corporation. The name, date of birth, home address, telephone number, email address, and a copy of a valid state identification of each principal officer, registered agent thereof, and anyone with a financial interest in the business, a copy of the corporation or LLC's certificate of good standing issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
(C) Unless otherwise specified by this code, all application submissions shall include:
(1) A signed and completed application form;
(2) A description of any signs or awnings that will be located on the premises;
(3) Proof of ownership of the property (ie: deed);
(4) If the applicant is not the property owner, a signed authorization letter from the property owner as listed in the proof of ownership authorizing the applicant to conduct the specific business activities applied for;
(5) A certificate of insurance listing the city as an additional insured;
(6) A business plan or statement of business activities; and
(7) A non-refundable license application fee as specified in the Business License Fees Ordinance due at the time of submission of the application for license. There shall be a fee as specified in the Business License Fees Ordinance for each returned check, whether NSF or otherwise.
(D) Forms for all licenses and permits, and applications therefor, shall be prepared and kept on file by the Building and Housing Department, in the absence of provisions to the contrary.
(E) Each license or permit issued shall bear the signatures of the Mayor and the City Clerk in the absence of any provision to the contrary.
(Prior Code, § 110.17) (Ord. 92-O-1432, passed 3-18-1992; Ord. 97-O-1615, passed 9-3-1997; Ord. 21-O-2294, passed 3-17-2021; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024)