Upon the receipt of an application for a license or permit where any ordinance of the village necessitates an inspection or investigation before the issuance of such permit or license, the Village Clerk shall refer such application to the proper officer for making such investigation within 48 hours of the time of the receipt. The Village Clerk will circulate the application to all other village departments to determine if the applicant owes any fees, fines or penalties to the village. If any such fees, fines, or penalties are owed, the applicant shall be notified of the fees, fines, or penalties and they shall be paid or otherwise adjusted to the satisfaction of the village before any license or permit is issued. In addition, the Village Clerk shall forward the license application to the Zoning Administrator to determine if the use or proposed use of the property complies with the village's zoning ordinance. In the event of a change of occupancy of business, all necessary inspections coordinated by the Building Commissioner or other designated officers shall be made and certificate of occupancy be issued before a business license shall be issued. The officer charged with the duty of making an investigation or inspection shall make a report thereon, favorable or otherwise, within ten days after receiving the application or a copy thereof. The Health and Consumer Protection Officer shall make or cause to be made an investigation in regard to those licenses in connection with the care and handling of food and the prevention of nuisances and the spread of disease, for the protection of health. The Building Commissioner shall make or cause to be made any inspections relative to the construction of buildings or other structures. All other investigations except where otherwise provided shall be made by the Chief of Police or some other officer designated by the Village President. All licenses shall be presented to the Chair of the Licensing Committee prior to issuance.
(Ord. 84-0-050, passed 11-27-84; Am. Ord. 2008-O-003, passed 2-19-08)