§ 6-82. Applications—Generally.

(a)

This section applies to all applications for all license categories under this chapter other than Class F and outdoor special event liquor licenses.

(b)

A person applying for a retail liquor dealer's license shall obtain an application form from the city as prescribed by the city manager. Such application shall be filed with the local liquor commissioner, together with: a description of the applicant's program for training its employees to properly handle the sale of alcoholic liquor and a nonrefundable application fee in accordance with appendix B to this Code. The application shall be signed by the applicant, if the applicant is an individual; by the president and secretary, if the applicant is a club or corporation; by a general partner, if the applicant is a partnership; or by a manager, if the applicant is an LLC. A copy of a lease, title or tract search for the premises for which a license is sought shall be attached to the application to establish the applicant's interest in the premises.

(c)

Applications for a retail liquor dealer's license shall be made to the local liquor commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:

(1)

The applicant's name, mailing and residence addresses, and telephone number.

(2)

The name and address of the applicant's business.

(3)

If applicable, the assumed name of the business and the date of the filing of the assumed name with the county clerk.

(4)

In the case of an state corporation or a state limited liability company, the date of its incorporation or registration, or if a foreign corporation or a foreign limited liability company, the state where it was incorporated or registered and the date of it becoming qualified under 805 ILCS 5/1.01 et seq., or 805 ILCS 180/1-1 et seq., to transact business in the state and, in either case, a statement of the objects or purposes for which the corporation or limited liability company is organized, the full name, address, age and telephone number of all officers, members, directors, and shareholders with an aggregate of more than five percent of the capital stock of the corporation or more than five percent ownership interest in the limited liability company or any other persons receiving profits from the sale of alcoholic liquor in the city through the corporation or limited liability company.

(5)

The name, age, address, and telephone number of the person who will manage the business of the applicant in the city. The person who will manage the business of the applicant shall be at least 21 years of age.

(6)

The character of the business of the applicant.

(7)

The length of time that the applicant has been in business of that character.

(8)

The amount of goods, wares, and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.

(9)

The location or description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license, and the following information:

a.

If a leased premises, a copy of lease shall be provided, and the lease shall be for a term of sufficient length to encompass the term of the license sought; and

b.

The name and address of the owner or owners of the premises and the names and addresses of all the owners of beneficial interest of any trust if such premises are held in trust.

(10)

A statement of whether the applicant has made similar application for another similar license on premises other than as described in this application, and the disposition of such application.

(11)

A statement signed by or on behalf of the applicant and by all individuals required to be identified therein, that each of them has never been convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor, and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in the laws of the state or the provisions of this article.

(12)

Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, has been issued, and if so, where and when, or if any such license has been revoked, stating the reasons therefor.

(13)

A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not in the past and will not in the future violate any of the laws of the state or of the United States, or any ordinance of the city controlling the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the conduct of his place of business.

(14)

The applicant's retailer's occupation tax registration number and a statement as to whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of the retailer's occupation tax (sales tax), and if so, the reasons therefor.

(15)

A statement as to whether the applicant is delinquent under the 30-day credit law, and if so the reasons therefor.

(16)

Whether the applicant, any individual identified in the application, or any other person directly or indirectly interested in the place of business possesses a current federal wagering and gaming device stamp, and if so, the reasons therefor.

(17)

Whether the applicant, any individual identified in the application, or any other person directly or indirectly interested in the place of business is a public official, and if so, the particulars thereof.

(18)

A statement as to whether the applicant is in violation of section 123 of the Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/6-6), and if so, the reasons therefor.

(19)

A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not sold, delivered, or given away alcoholic liquor in violation of any state law or city ordinance to a person under the minimum age required to purchase or possess liquor.

(20)

A floor plan, diagram, or drawing, subject to the approval of the local liquor commission, illustrating the premises in which alcoholic liquor is to be sold.

(21)

The current zoning of the property at which the applicant's place of business is to be operated.

(22)

Such additional information or identification as the local liquor commissioner may deem necessary in order to establish the character of the applicant.

(d)

Applicants, managers, and assistant managers, are required to be fingerprinted. New applicants shall not be licensed until such new applicants and managers, if any, have been fingerprinted by the city police department. An investigation of the potential applicants and managers, if any, shall be conducted by the city police department and shall report their findings to the local liquor commissioner. A copy of the fingerprints shall be retained in the files of the chief of police.

(Code 1968, § 3-9; Code 1996, § 6-82; Ord. No. F-0407, § 1, 11-15-1999; Ord. No. F-0638, §§ 1, 2, 4, 5, 10-15-2001; Ord. No. F-0913, § 1, 6-7-2004; Ord. No. F-1565, § 1, 6-6-2011; Ord. No. F-1903, § 1, 12-7-2015)