Section
129.01 Definitions
129.02 License required; application; fees
129.03 Investigation of applicant
129.04 License issuance
129.05 License transference
129.06 Location requirements and restrictions
129.07 Posting license
129.08 Prohibited acts
129.09 Marking of vehicles
129.10 Revocation and suspension of license
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LICENSE YEAR. The period of January 1 to December 31 of each year.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle used for the displaying, storing or transporting of articles offered for sale by a vendor which is required to be licensed and registered with the Secretary of State of Illinois. The term is to include trailers, trucks and automobiles.
SITE. The total area occupied by a street and sidewalk vendor, including the stand and auxiliary tables, the place where the employees stand and the place where goods and equipment are stored or displayed.
STAND. Any table, showcase, bench, rack, pushcart, wagon or any other wheeled vehicle or device which may be moved without the assistance of a motor and which is not required to be licensed and registered with the Secretary of State of Illinois.
STREET AND SIDEWALK VENDOR. Any person engaged in the selling or offering for sale, of food and/or beverages on the public streets, sidewalks or rights of way from a stand, motor vehicle or from his or her person by locating the same in a fixed location for a period of time rather than by going from place to place within the city.
(Ord. 9244, passed 9-23-2013)
(A) License required. No person may engage in the business of a street and sidewalk vendor without first obtaining a license to do so.
(B) Exceptions. Eating and drinking establishments with outdoor table service as provided in § 162.026(D)(5) shall not be required to obtain a street and sidewalk vendor’s license.
(C) Application. An application for a street and sidewalk vendor’s license shall be made in writing to the City Clerk which shall set forth the following:
(1) The name of the individual applying for the license;
(2) The residence, telephone number and driver’s license number of the applicant;
(3) The address of the principal place of business of the applicant and its telephone number;
(4) The State of Illinois sales tax identification number to be used by the applicant;
(5) If the applicant is employed by another person or entity, the name of the employer, its address and telephone number;
(6) The location where the applicant plans to sell food;
(7) Whether the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offense or ordinance violation (other than traffic or parking offenses) in any jurisdiction and, if so, a list of such convictions with date and prosecuting jurisdiction.
(D) Fees.
(1) The applicant shall pay to the City Clerk, prior to filing an application, a fee of $240 per license year which shall be prorated for any full calendar months which have expired during the license year and which will be refunded if the license is denied.
(2) Should the applicant plan to operate for a period of less than one year, the applicant shall pay to the City Clerk prior to filing an application, a fee of $20 per day; provided, however, if the applicant requests a permit for a week, the fee shall be $100.
(Ord. 9244, passed 9-23-2013)
Upon receipt of an application for a license, the City Clerk shall cause a copy of the application to be sent to the Police Chief who shall report back to the City Clerk within 15 days whether the applicant meets the requirements for issuance of the license.
(Ord. 9244, passed 9-23-2013)
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