Application for such licenses shall be made to the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Schererville, Indiana, in writing signed by the applicant, if an individual, if a partnership by all partners, if a corporation by a duly authorized agent, verified by oath or affidavit and shall contain the following statements and information:
a. The name, age and home address, occupation and social security number of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, all officers and directors and if a majority interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominee, then such person shall be included.
If a corporation, a copy of the articles of incorporation approved by the Secretary of State shall be attached.
b. Business address of the proposed location of applicant's business.
c. Name and home address of owner of the real property of proposed location of applicant's business.
d. a statement as to whether applicant had made application for any license issued by the Town of Schererville, Indiana, and the disposition of such other applications.
e. a statement as to whether any previous license issued to the applicant by the state or subdivision thereof or by any federal agency or department has been revoked or suspended and the reasons therefore.
f. a statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime or misdemeanor, if an individual; in the case of a partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; the case of a corporation, all officers and directors and if a majority interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person, or his nominee, then such person shall be included. Such statement shall include the nature of the offense, date of conviction, court where convicted, and punishment of penalty assessed therefor.
g. If the business is to be managed by anyone other than an individual applicant, then the applicant shall state the name and home address, social security number, present occupation and a statement of any convictions of any crime or misdemeanor including the nature of the offense and date of conviction, court where convicted, and punishment or penalty assessed therefor of any person or persons who will manage or operate said business.
h. The fingerprints of the applicant, if an individual; in the case of a partnership, all persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, all officers and directors, and if a majority interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominee, then such person shall be included.
In the event a manager is employed then said manager shall be included. The finger-prints shall be taken by the Town Police Department.
i. a description of the premises of the proposed location indicating the dimensions of all rooms, the location of the tables, the location of exits and such other information as may be requested by the Clerk-Treasurer in order to determine whether the premises complies with all applicable laws.
j. The names of at least two (2) reliable real property owners of Lake County who will certify as to the good character and business respectability of the applicant, if an individual; in the case of a partnership, all persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, all officers and directors, and if a majority interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominee, then such person shall be included. In the event the applicant cannot provide such names then, in lieu thereof, such applicant shall state the reasons for noncompliance and may then provide such other available evidence that may be requested by the Clerk-Treasurer to show the good character and business responsibility of the applicant.
k. Two (2) portraits at least 2 inches by 2 inches in size.
1. The massage or similar business license history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this or another city or state under license, has had such license revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation.
(Ord. No. 623, § 5, 11-13-74; Schererville Town Code, § 5-6-5)