Alsip § 12.1 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms related to businesses and their operations within the Village of Alsip. It clarifies concepts such as coin-operated machines, contractors, home occupations, manufacturing, and retail sales. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.10 Business & Licensing Section Appeal This section outlines the process for appealing decisions made by the president of Alsip regarding business license denials, license or permit revocations, or the closure of dangerous establishments. Appeals must be filed in writing with the clerk within ten days of notice, and the corporate authorities will hold a hearing with a final decision. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.11 Business & Licensing Section License to be posted; destruction, removal of license This section mandates that all licensed businesses in Alsip must prominently display their licenses on their premises, machines, or vehicles. It also prohibits the unauthorized destruction, removal, or taking of any municipal license, certificate, plate, or sticker, except under specific circumstances like discontinuation or abandonment, or when a license is revoked. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.12 Business & Licensing Section When more than one license required This section clarifies that a single business generally needs only one license, but if multiple are applicable, the fee will be the highest of those required. It also defines what constitutes an 'individual business' for licensing purposes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.13 Business & Licensing Section Building and premises This section prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits if the proposed business or activity location does not fully comply with all municipal and state ordinances and regulations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.14 Business & Licensing Section Location This section establishes that each business location requires a separate license or permit and outlines the process for changing the location of a licensed business or permitted act, requiring notice to the clerk's office to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.15 Business & Licensing Section Nuisances prohibited This section prohibits businesses or establishments from operating in a manner that constitutes a nuisance, is dangerous to life, or detrimental to health. It outlines requirements for safe and sanitary business operations, including proper refuse disposal and removal. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.16 Business & Licensing Section Working conditions This section outlines general working condition requirements for various places of employment in Alsip, focusing on health, sanitation, and required heat levels for employees. It also mandates inspections by municipal officials to ensure compliance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.17 Business & Licensing Section Business open to public This section outlines regulations for businesses open to the public in Alsip, requiring safe and sanitary premises, adherence to deceptive trade practice laws, and prohibiting the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in food and beverage establishments. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.18 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section outlines the municipality's right to conduct inspections of licensed businesses and take samples for analysis to ensure compliance with ordinances. Refusal to permit inspections or sample collection can result in license revocation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.185 Business & Licensing Section Definition This section defines an "itinerant merchant" for the purposes of this article. An itinerant merchant is defined as any person traveling within the village to conduct business for profit who is not otherwise licensed by the village. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.187 Business & Licensing Section Blanket permits for nonprofit organizations Nonprofit organizations in Alsip must obtain a blanket permit from the mayor and board of trustees to conduct solicitations. This permit requires a formal letter detailing the organization's purposes and the specific dates of solicitation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.188 Business & Licensing Section Application; fee This section outlines the application process for an itinerant merchant permit in Alsip. Applicants must complete a form provided by the village clerk, pay a $5.00 fee, and submit the application during normal business hours. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.189 Business & Licensing Section Registration after approval of applicant After the mayor and board of trustees approve an itinerant merchant permit, the organization's representative must register with the village clerk, who will then inform the police department. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.19 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section outlines the penalties for violating the municipal code, classifying violations into Class C and Class B ordinance violations based on recurrence. It also authorizes legal action and designates municipal employees as conservators of the peace for enforcement purposes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.190 Business & Licensing Section Issuance of identification card or badge; term This section outlines the process for itinerant merchants to obtain and use identification cards or badges, which serve as their permit. It specifies daily return requirements for the badge and its final return upon completion of business, along with a six-month validity period for the permit. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.191 Business & Licensing Section Solicitation defined This section defines "solicitation" specifically for the purpose of Halloween, referring to the act of seeking or obtaining gifts, food, candy, or monetary contributions during the holiday. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.192 Business & Licensing Section Solicitation restricted to October 31; time limit This ordinance restricts all solicitation to October 31st, with specific time limits depending on whether Halloween falls on a weekday or weekend. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.2 Business & Licensing Section License required; subjects of licensing authority This section requires any person, firm, or corporation, excluding manufacturers, to obtain a license before conducting, engaging in, operating, or managing any business, occupation, activity, or establishment for which a license is required by municipal code or ordinance. It also clarifies that a license is required if the entity holds itself out as engaged in the business, solicits patronage, or performs any part of the business within the municipality. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.20 Business & Licensing Section Regulations adopted by reference This section mandates that any regulations or public records adopted by reference within this chapter must comply with the provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes that permit such incorporation and adoption. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.202 Business & Licensing Section Required This section requires individuals or organizations to obtain a written permit from the village clerk before holding a parade or open-air meeting on any public way. This permit requirement specifically applies to circus and menagerie parades. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.203 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the requirements for applying for a permit to hold a parade, procession, or open-air meeting in Alsip. It specifies the information that must be included in the written application, submitted to the village clerk at least 30 days in advance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.204 Business & Licensing Section Investigation This section mandates that the chief of police investigate applicants for parade or open-air meeting permits, verifying the identity of the applicant and the truthfulness of statements regarding the event's purpose. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.205 Business & Licensing Section Issuance This section outlines the process for the village clerk to issue a permit for parades, processions, or open-air meetings. The clerk must receive confirmation from the chief of police that the event is lawful, will not breach the peace, and will not unnecessarily interfere with public ways or the peace and quiet of residents. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.206 Business & Licensing Section Prescription of route; deviations prohibited This section mandates that parades must adhere strictly to the public ways specified in their permit. Deviating from the approved route is prohibited and subject to penalties, including potential license revocation by the mayor. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.21 Business & Licensing Section Home occupation business regulations This section outlines the regulations for home occupation businesses in Alsip, requiring a certificate and stipulating conditions to ensure they do not negatively impact residential neighborhoods or neighbors. Key restrictions include limitations on advertising, sales, and the physical footprint of the business within the dwelling. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.218 Business & Licensing Section Definition This section defines "self-service laundries" for the purpose of the article. It specifies that these are establishments with coin-operated facilities for cleaning clothes, open to the public. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.219 Business & Licensing Section License generally This section prohibits the establishment or operation of self-service dry cleaners within the village without first obtaining a license. Applications for such licenses must adhere to specified provisions. View in Alsip’s full code →