(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)