The applicant for an adult business license shall complete a verified application along with the special use permit application.
(A) Initial application. The information within this application shall apply to the applicant and each of the following; any partner or limited partner of a partnership applicant; any member or manager of a limited partnership; each officer or director of a corporate applicant:
(1) Correct name, residential address and if different, mailing address of business;
(2) Correct name and address of the business;
(3) Written proof that the individual is at least 21 years of age;
(4) The applicant’s name, residential address, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership in the business; and the name, sex, date of birth, social security number, residential address, position and percentage of ownership in the business of every sole owner, partner, corporate officer, director, member, or manager;
(5) All residential addresses for the five years immediately proceeding the date of application;
(6) The business, occupation, or employment of the applicant for the five years immediately proceeding the date of application;
(7) All criminal or city ordinance violation convictions, orders of supervision, forfeiture of bond and pleadings of nolo contendere on all charges, except minor traffic violations;
(8) A statement of all similar businesses ever owned or participated in by applicant including a statement as to whether the applicant has ever held a similar license or permit from any other county or municipality and details of any revocation, suspension or official sanction of any such license or permit;
(9) The applicant’s retailer’s occupation tax registration number;
(10) If applicable, a copy of the proof of filing with the County Clerk or the Illinois Secretary of State the “assumed name” of the business;
(11) In case of a partnership, the date of the formation of the partnership. In the case of a corporation or limited liability company a copy of the articles of incorporation or certificate. In the case of a foreign corporation or limited liability company proof of authority to do business in the state;
(12) The name and address of the owner or agent that shall accept notices and other services of process by regular mail (or at the discretion of the city, certified mail with return receipt requested or other method of serving process as it were a summons) as required by this chapter;
(13) The name and address of the landlord if the premises are leased and the landowner of the premises are subject to a contract for deed; a copy of that lease or contract shall be provided; and
(14) A verification under oath of the truth and accuracy of the application by an applicant or officer of corporate applicant.
(B) Individual employees and manager.
(1) In addition to the above, the applicant shall obtain the above information for each employee, manager, or officer of the applicant who will work on the premises.
(2) This information shall be given under oath subject to the penalties provided for perjury. This information shall be maintained at the site of the adult business within the city.
(3) This information shall be available for inspection by law enforcement officials or the City Manager (or his or her representative) upon demand during regular business hours.
(Prior Code, § 129.05) (Ord. 05-06, passed 6-6-2005)