5.16.040 – Application

  1. An Applicant shall be an individual or by a duly authorized agent of the Applicant if the Applicant is not a natural person.  All information and statements made in the Application shall be made and verified by oath or affidavit.   The Application shall contain the following information:
    1. The name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and social security number oftheApplicant if the Applicant is an individual; or the name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and social security number of (i) each partner if the Applicant is a partnership or (ii) each manager of the Applicant if the Applicant is an entity or other organization.
    2. The location and description of the premises or place of business for which the license is being applied for.
    3. A statement whether Applicant has made a similar application for a license on any premises other than the premises described in the Application.
    4. A statement that Applicant or any manager has never been convicted of a felony or otherwise disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in the laws of Illinois or the ordinances of the City.
    5. A statement as to whether any previous license issued to Applicant by any State or other governmental unit or agency has been suspended or revoked and the reasons therefore.
    6. A statement that the Applicant will not violate any of the laws of the state of Illinois or theprovisions of this Ordinance in the conduct of business at the location for which the license is proposed.
  2. Ineligible Person – No license shall be issued to the following persons:
    1. A person who is not a citizen of the United States;
    2. A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law;
    3. A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality;
    4. A person whose license under this Ordinance, or any similar regulatory ordinance or statute, has been revoked for cause;
    5. A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application;
    6. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or assistant manager or agent, unless said manager, assistant manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the licensee;
    7. A person who does not own the premises for which a license is sought or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is issued.
(2014-M-41: § 1; 1991-M-37: § 1; 1979-M-44 : § 5(c); Prior code: § 25.402)
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