5-1-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, the term "restaurant" shall be construed to include any place where food or drink (other than a licensed tavern) is prepared or served to the public for consumption on the premises, and the term "food" shall include beverages other than alcoholic liquor. (1983 Code § 3-14-1)

5-1-2: LICENSE AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful to operate a restaurant in the village without first having obtained a license therefor or without full compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (1983 Code § 3-14-2)

5-1-3: INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE:

No license of any kind under this chapter shall be issued to the following persons:

   A.   A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides.

   B.   A person who is not a citizen of the United States.

   C.   A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the state of Illinois.

   D.   A person who has been convicted of being the keeper or is keeping a house of ill fame.

   E.   A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality.

   F.   A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause.

   G.   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.

   H.   A copartnership, unless all of the members of such copartnership shall be qualified to obtain a license.

   I.   A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee.

   J.   A person who does not 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. (1983 Code § 3-14-4)

5-1-4: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; FEE; NONTRANSFERABILITY:

Applications for such licenses shall be made in writing to the village clerk. The annual license fee shall be thirty five dollars ($35.00), and the same shall not be transferable. All applications for a license to conduct a restaurant shall be referred to the license committee of the village board of trustees, which shall make or cause to be made an investigation of the premises to be used and report its findings thereon, recommending or advising against the issuance of the license. (1983 Code § 3-14-3; amd. Ord. 907, 12-16-1985)