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* Cross References: Advertising, ch. 6; alcoholic beverages, ch. 10;
amusements and entertainments, ch. 14; peddlers and solicitors, ch.
70; secondhand goods, ch. 78; taxation, ch. 94; telecommunications,
ch. 98; utilities, ch. 106; vehicles for hire, ch. 114.
State Law References: Power over various businesses, 65 ILCS 5/11-42-1
et seq.
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ARTICLE II. - LICENSES AND PERMITS
Sec. 26-31. Applications.
Applications for all licenses and permits required by this chapter
shall be made in writing to the city clerk in the absence of provisions
to the contrary. Each application shall state the name of the applicant,
the permit or license desired, the location to be used, if any, the
time covered and the fee to be paid; and each application shall contain
such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance
of the city officials in the issuing of the permit or license applied
for.
(Code 1987, § 31.01)
Sec. 26-32. Person subject to license.
Whenever in this chapter a license is required for the maintenance,
operation or conduct of any business or establishment, for doing business
or engaging in any activity or occupation, any person or corporation
shall be subject to the license requirement if by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner he holds himself forth as being engaged
in the business or occupation; or solicits patronage therefor, actively
or passively; or performs or attempts to perform any part of such business
or occupation in the city.
(Code 1987, § 31.02)
Sec. 26-33. Forms.
Forms for all licenses and permits, and applications therefor, shall
be prepared and kept on file by the city clerk.
(Code 1987, § 31.03)
Sec. 26-34. Signatures.
Each license or permit issued under this chapter shall bear the signatures
of the mayor and city clerk in the absence of any provision to the contrary.
(Code 1987, § 31.04)
Sec. 26-35. Investigations.
Upon the receipt of an application for a license or permit where this
chapter necessitates an inspection or investigation before the issuance
of such permit or license, the city clerk shall refer such application
to the proper officer for making such investigation within 48 hours
of the time of such receipt. The officer charged with the duty of making
the investigation or inspection shall make a report thereon, favorable
or otherwise, within ten days after receiving the application or a copy
thereof. The building official shall make or cause to be made any such
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 by some other officer designated by the
mayor.
(Code 1987, § 31.05)
Sec. 26-36. Fees.
In the absence of provision to the contrary, all fees and charges for
licenses or permits under this chapter shall be paid in advance at the
time application is made to the city clerk. Except as otherwise provided,
all license fees shall become a part of the general corporate fund.
(Code 1987, § 31.06)
Sec. 26-37. Termination of licenses.
All licenses issued under this chapter shall terminate no later than
the last day of the fiscal year of the city (April 30) where no provision
to the contrary is made.
(Code 1987, § 31.07)
Sec. 26-38. Building and premises.
No license shall be issued for the conduct of any business, and no
permit shall be issued for any thing, or act, if the premises and building
to be used for the purpose do not fully comply with the requirements
of the city. No such license or permit shall be issued for the conduct
of any business or performance of any act which would involve a violation
of the zoning ordinance of the city.
(Code 1987, § 31.08)
Sec. 26-39. Change of location.
The location of any licensed business or occupation, or of any permitted
act, may be changed, provided, ten days' notice thereof is given to
the city clerk, in the absence of any provision to the contrary; provided,
that the building and zoning requirements of the city must be met.
(Code 1987, § 31.09)
Sec. 26-40. Nuisances.
No business, licensed or not, shall be so conducted or operated as
to amount to a nuisance.
(Code 1987, § 31.10)
Sec. 26-41. Inspections.
Whenever inspections of the premises used for or in connection with
the operation of a licensed business or occupation are provided for
or required by ordinance, or are reasonably necessary to secure compliance
with any ordinance provision or to detect violations thereof, it shall
be the duty of the licensee, or the person in charge of the premises
to be inspected, to admit thereto for the purpose of making the inspection
any officer or employee of the city who is authorized or directed to
make such inspection at any reasonable time that admission is requested.
In addition to any other penalty which may be provided, the mayor may
revoke the license of any licensed proprietor of any licensed business
in the city who refuses to permit any such officer or employee to conduct
an inspection who is authorized to make such inspection, or who interferes
with such officer or employee while in the performance of his duty in
making such inspection. Provided, that no license shall be revoked for
such cause unless written demand is made upon the licensee or person
in charge of the premises, in the name of the city, stating that such
inspection is desired and stating the date and time of the proposed
inspection.
(Code 1987, § 31.11)
Sec. 26-42. Revocation.
Any license or permit for a limited time may be revoked by the mayor
at any time during the life of such license or permit for any violation
by the licensee or permittee of this chapter relating to the license
or permit, the subject matter of the license or permit, or to the premises
occupied; such revocation may be in addition to any fine. Any licensee
who has his license revoked pursuant to this section or section 26-41
shall have a right to a hearing on the revocation if he so requests
in writing within two days of being notified of the revocation. The
mayor shall hold such a hearing within one week of receiving the request.
(Code 1987, § 31.12)
Sec. 26-43. Posting licenses.
It shall be the duty of any person conducting a licensed business in
the city to keep his license posted in a prominent place on the premises
used for such business at all times.
(Code 1987, § 31.13)
Sec. 26-44. No proration of license fee.
There shall be no proration of any fees charged for licenses issued
under the provision of this chapter.
(Code 1987, § 31.27)
Secs. 26-45--26-80. Reserved.