This section outlines the application requirements for an amusement license or amusement device in Brookfield. It details the information needed, including property descriptions, seating capacity, floor area, and specific applicant and business details, and mandates review by the police chief and other municipal officials.
Section Text
receive the license applied for and whether or not the place complies in every respect with the applicable provisions of this Code relating to his department.
(d) In addition to the requirements set forth above, applications for a license shall include the following information:
(1) The date of the application.
(2) The name and address of the applicant's business, or if a proposed business, the name and address of the proposed business housing the game area.
(3) A drawing...location in question.
(7) Whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of any retailer's occupation tax, and if so, the reasons therefor.
(8) Whether the applicant has made an application in another municipality for a liquor license or game room license and whether such application has been denied, and if so, the reasons therefor.
(9) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a gambling offense or felony, and if so, the particulars thereof.
(10) The applicant
Business & Licensing
Old Mill Creek·3.5.1-B
Permitted And Special Uses
Summary
This section outlines permitted and special uses for the Special Retail 3 District (SR-3), supplementing general lists in other sections. It also establishes a maximum floor area of 5,000 square feet for permitted uses and requires special use review for larger buildings.
Section Text
single-family, detached S
Residential, group homes for developmentally disabled S
Residential, senior care facilities S
Restaurants, tearooms or cafés, when the establishments are not of the drive-in type P
Restaurants with or without liquor - subject to a liquor license P
Re-upholstery and furniture repair P
Savings and loan associations, without drive-up facilities - small establishment 2,000 square feet maximum P
Savings and loan associations, with drive-up facilities S
Secretarial services P
Security and commodity brokers
Zoning & Land Use
Oakbrook Terrace·156.087
B-3 general retail
Summary
This section of the Oakbrook Terrace municipal ordinance outlines regulations for the B-3 general retail district. It specifies general conditions, including restrictions on dwelling units and requirements for business operations to be conducted indoors, with exceptions for planned unit developments and special uses. The section then lists a broad range of permitted retail and service uses.
Section Text
similar articles when conducted as part of the retail operations.
(42) Jewelry stores, including watch repair.
(43) Laundry and/or dry cleaning, automatic, self-service types or hand.
(44) Leather goods and luggage stores.
(45) Locksmith shops.
(46) Massage establishments licensed under Chapter 119 of this Code.
(47) Medical offices only above the first floor of a building, unless a special use is granted, provided that medical offices shall also be permitted on the first floor if the building in which...vending machines shall be maintained in excellent condition and appearance at all times, without any dents, faded or chipped paint, graffiti or other aesthetic flaws.
(56) Paint, glass, window, door, and wallpaper stores.
(57) Package liquor stores (Class B liquor license).
(58) Pet grooming.
(59) Pet shops, without boarding.
(60) Photography studios, including the development of film and pictures, when conducted as part of the retail business on premises.
(61) Physical, occupational and speech therapy, only above the first floor
Zoning & Land Use
Country Club Hills·1.9.03
Disposition of Non-Permanent Records of the City
Summary
This section establishes a retention schedule for non-permanent public records of the City of Country Club Hills, excluding the Water Department, specifying how long various records must be kept before they can be destroyed.
Section Text
years after cancellation: Bonds and Certificates. 5. Two years after preparation date: Purchase orders. 6. One year after receipt: Tax levy recapitulation (from County Clerk). 7. One year after expiration:
a. Business licenses.
b. Health permits.
c. Liquor licenses.
B. Water and Sewer Public Records. 1. Seven years after completion of the annual audit: Water and sewer ledgers. 2. Two years after completion of the annual audit:
a. Receipt books.
b. Meter book pages.
c. End-of-month Accounts Receivable
Administration & Government
Gurnee·6.51
Required
Section Text
shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without a retail liquor license.
(Code
Business & Licensing
Blue Island·96.060
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for key terms used in the subchapter concerning outdoor special events. It defines DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC PLACE, SPECIAL EVENT, and SPONSOR OF THE EVENT, with specific criteria for what constitutes a SPECIAL EVENT.
Section Text
conducted primarily outdoors on property open to the public other than the public way, or in a public place, and which:
(a) Includes activities that require the issuance of a city temporary food establishment license or a special event liquor license;
(b) Includes persons, groups or organizations conducting or participating in any march, assembly, meeting, parade or gathering; or
(c) Requires special city services including, but not limited to, any of the following: street closures; provisions of barricades, garbage cans
General Provisions
Countryside·10.1.3
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used in Countryside's land use regulations, specifically focusing on how words relate to zoning. It defines 'Abandonment' and outlines the criteria and examples for 'Accessory Building, Structure or Use'.
Section Text
level of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall not be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurement.
CLINIC OR MEDICAL HEALTH CENTER: A medical center or medical clinic is an establishment where three (3) or more licensed doctors of medicine engage in the practice of medicine, operating on a group or individual basis, with pooled facilities, such as coordinated laboratory, x-ray and allied departments, for the diagnosis and treatment of humans, which need...aircraft and monuments, and for the storing of same prior to sale.
ORDINANCE: Reference to "ordinance" shall be construed as the Countryside zoning ordinance (this title).
OUTDOOR PATIO: Means the privately owned outdoor location adjacent to premises holding a liquor license or a restaurant license.
PARKING AREA, PRIVATE: An open, hard-surfaced area, other than a street or public way, designed, arranged and made available for the storage of private passenger automobiles only, of occupants of the building or buildings
Zoning & Land Use
Niles·22.53
Procedure for revocation or suspension; generally
Summary
This section outlines the procedures for the revocation or suspension of business licenses in Niles, granting the president authority to act for cause or in emergency situations, with provisions for hearings and potential fines. It also allows for summary action in cases of public health and safety emergencies.
Section Text
president shall have the power to suspend or revoke any license other than a retail liquor license issued under the provisions of this Code for good and sufficient cause or if he determines that the licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of this Code or any of the statutes of this state, or laws of the United States. In the alternative, where the president deems it appropriate under the circumstances, he may assess a fine in lieu
Business & Licensing
Chicago·10.8.335
Outdoor Special Events.
Summary
This section defines what constitutes a "special event" in Chicago, including various types of temporary aggregations of attractions held on public or private property that require specific city services or licenses. It also clarifies exclusions from this definition, such as parades, athletic events, and certain farmers markets.
Section Text
conducted primarily outdoors on property open to the public other than the public way and which:
(A) Includes activities that require the issuance of a City temporary food establishment license or a special event liquor license; or
(B) Requires special City services, including but not limited to any of the following: street closures; provisions of barricades, garbage cans, stages or special no parking signs; special electrical services; or special police protection.
"Special event" does not include a parade or athletic
Streets & Public Property
South Chicago Heights·2.457
Exhibits
Summary
This section provides an overview of the Village of South Chicago Heights' municipal structure, services, and contact information for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, including details on how to submit record requests.
Section Text
Records
(a) budget;
(b) appropriation ordinance;
(c) audit;
(d) bills;
(e) receipts for revenue;
(f) vouchers;
(g) cancelled checks;
(h) water bills;
(i) sewer bills;
(j) receipts for fines;
(k) sales tax receipts;
(l) real estate tax receipts;
(m) liquor license fees;
(n) other license fees;
(o) building permit fees;
(p) salary schedules;
(q) utility bills (e.g., telephone, gas and electric);
(r) correspondence received by municipality;
(s) correspondence from municipality.
Administrative records
(a) building inspection reports;
(b) administrative memoranda
Administration & Government
Homer Glen·83.55
Penalty
Summary
This section outlines penalties for video gaming license violations in Homer Glen, including mandatory fines, daily penalties for continuing violations, and a probationary period for establishments identified as video gaming cafes. Continued violation after probation results in loss of liquor and video gaming licenses.
Section Text
conform to the requirements stated herein. If after the six-month probationary period, the establishment continues to meet the definition of "video gaming cafe," the establishment shall be found in violation of the Village Code and shall lose its liquor license and video gaming license
Business & Licensing
Chicago Ridge·6.68
Video gaming
Summary
This section restricts video gaming operations to hours when alcoholic liquor sales are permitted and requires liquor license holders with video gaming to provide prepared or packaged food.
Section Text
operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited. Liquor license holders with video gaming must provide prepared or packaged food
Business & Licensing
Libertyville·13.72
Amusement facilities
Summary
This section of the Libertyville municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to amusement facilities. It clarifies what constitutes an amusement facility, an amusement operator, and an automatic amusement device, as well as defining billiard tables and amusement areas accessory to other businesses.
Section Text
meal.
Motion picture theater means a theater which has as its principal purpose the display of films for viewing by the public.
Restaurant means an establishment that offers its patrons meals and does not serve liquor or hold a liquor license pursuant to chapter 4.
Sports facility means an establishment which has as its principal purpose the provision of space, equipment or facilities for the purpose of engaging in various sport and fitness activities.
(b) Penalty. Any person who shall
Business & Licensing
Stickney·22.76
Fees enumerated for specific businesses
Summary
This section of the Stickney municipal ordinance enumerates yearly license fees for various specific businesses and commercial activities. It also outlines additional requirements such as bonds and public liability insurance for certain enterprises.
Section Text
specific enumerated commercial establishments, businesses or commercial enterprises or activities, except as specifically excluded in this article, shall pay a yearly minimum fee for license as follows:
A Advertising distributor:
For five persons .....$50.00 Over five persons, per person .....5.00 Amusement devices or games (not otherwise classified in this section) .....100.00 Amusement park, per day .....150.00 Plus evidence of public liability insurance in the minimum limits of $3,000,000.00 Plus, per amusement ride, per day .....30.00 Amusement shows...bond* to secure compliance with the village Code and evidence of public liability insurance in the amount of $100,000.00/$300,000.00 Launderette and dry cleaning:
Per machine, washer, dryer, dry cleaning machine .....10.00 Liquor distributor (wholesale) .....500.00 Liquor license (see chapter 6 of this Code)
M Mason .....100.00 Plus $10,000.00 bond* to secure compliance with the village Code and evidence of public liability insurance in limits of $100,000.00/$300,000.00 Milk refrigerator, sales other than grocery stores
Business & Licensing
Merrionette Park·110.21
Local restrictions
Summary
This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or veteran homes, with specific measurement rules for churches. It also requires at least 51% of business to be non-alcohol related. An exception allows the liquor control commissioner to issue limited special occasion licenses for church- or church-affiliated school premises.
Section Text
license shall be issued for the sale of any alcoholic liquors on any premises within 100 feet of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their spouses or children, or any military or naval station or where less than 51 percent of the business in the establishment is used for non-alcohol related sales (to include all liquor stores and taverns). In the case of a church, the distance of 100 feet shall...premises" as used herein, shall mean the lot, plot or parcel of land upon which alcoholic liquors are sold.
(B) Anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, the liquor control commissioner may issue special occasion licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquors upon any premises used for church purposes and upon premises used for private schools when those schools are owned and operated in conjunction with a church. However, not more than two such licenses shall be granted
General Provisions
Riverdale·5.32.180
Employees – Minors prohibited from tending bar
Summary
This ordinance prohibits minors from being employed to draw, pour, or mix alcoholic liquor, and from attending any bar within licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold for on-site consumption.
Section Text
unlawful for any licensee, his manager or other person in charge of any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption thereon to engage, employ or permit the engagement or employment of any minor for the purpose of drawing, pouring or mixing any alcoholic liquor or to permit any minor at any time to attend any bar or to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any such licensed retail premises
Business & Licensing
Countryside·3.5.16
Licensee Restrictions
Summary
This section outlines restrictions for alcoholic liquor licensees in Countryside. It prohibits specific advertising terms, sales to minors and certain individuals, and defines licensee responsibility for employee actions. It also prohibits soliciting drinks and requires licensees to conduct business in a respectable manner.
Section Text
Advertising: No person licensed to sell alcoholic liquors shall use the word "saloon" or "bar" in any sign or advertisement. (1970 Code §8-1.14)
B. Sales To Certain Persons Prohibited: No licensee shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of twenty one (21) years, or to any intoxicated person or any person known by him to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift or insane, feebleminded or distracted person. (1970 Code...said act or omission had been done or omitted by him personally. (1970 Code §8-1.23)
D. Soliciting Of Drinks: It shall be unlawful for any licensee, his manager, or other person in charge of any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption thereon to engage, employ or permit any other patron or customer thereof to purchase alcoholic or nonalcoholic liquor for herself, himself or any other person therein; provided, however, that nothing herein
Business & Licensing
Hanover Park·66.15
Alcoholic liquor; prohibitions
Summary
This section prohibits the consumption or possession of alcoholic liquor in original containers with unbroken seals on public or private streets, parking areas with nine or more spaces, or village property/parks during a Class G license event, unless licensed or approved by the liquor control commissioner.
Section Text
person to consume an alcoholic beverage or possess alcoholic liquor except in the original container and with the seal unbroken:
(a) Upon any public or private street or alley except on a sidewalk or unless licensed or the activity is approved by the liquor control commissioner.
(b) Upon any public or private parking area containing nine or more parking spaces unless licensed or the activity is approved by the liquor control commissioner.
(c) Upon any village property...park during which a class G license is issued unless the premises are licensed or the activity is approved by the liquor control commissioner.
(Code 1963, § 27.003; Code 1975, § 18-14; Ord. No. O-82-59, § 1, 8-19-1982; Ord. No.
O-82-68, § 3, 10-7-1982; Ord. No. O-89-71, § 2, 11-2-1989)
Cross reference— Alcoholic beverages
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
South Chicago Heights·Part IX
- Adult Uses
Summary
This section of the South Chicago Heights municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms related to adult uses, including adult bookstores, adult entertainment, adult entertainment cabarets, adult entertainment centers, adult gift shops, and adult movie theaters.
Section Text
adult use that:
A. Is located within 500 feet of any existing school; church; day care center; cemetery, mortuary, or undertaking establishment; home for the aged or indigent persons, veterans, or their spouses or children; establishments licensed to sell alcoholic liquor; township, municipal, or other governmental facility; park; forest preserve; recreation facility; teen or youth center; or residence;
B. Sells, serves, and/or allows the consumption of alcoholic liquor;
D. Is located within 1,000 feet of another adult...line of the lot containing the nearest adult use; school; church; day care center; cemetery, mortuary, or undertaking establishment; home for the aged or indigent persons, veterans, or their spouses or children; establishments licensed to sell alcoholic liquor; township, municipal, or other governmental facility; park; forest preserve; recreation facility; teen or youth center; or residence. 1-905:
Registration. The owner of the lot on which an adult use is located and the adult use's agent shall complete and submit
Zoning & Land Use
Chicago Heights·21.117
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Chicago Heights Municipal Ordinance, specifically within the 'Clean Air' domain. It defines terms such as 'Arcade', 'Bar/tavern', 'Business', 'Employee', 'Employer', 'Enclosed area', and 'Health-care facility'.
Section Text
following words and phrases, wherein used in this Ordinance, shall have the following meanings:
Arcade means a place of amusement which contains four (4) or more automatic amusement devices and is not licensed to serve alcoholic liquor.
Bar/tavern means an establishment that is primarily devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests and patrons on the premises.
Business means any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity formed for profit-making...related smoking accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. "Retail tobacco store" does not include a tobacco department or section of a larger commercial establishment or any establishment with any type of liquor, food or restaurant license.
Secondhand smoke or involuntary smoking is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning ends of a cigarette, pipe, cigar, bidis, and kreteks (sidestream smoke) and the smoke emitted at the mouthpiece and exhaled from
Health & Sanitation
Sandwich·98.42
M-2 General Manufacturing District
Summary
This section establishes the M-2 General Manufacturing District's purpose, which is to locate potentially disruptive industrial uses away from the community. It then lists a variety of permitted manufacturing, processing, and repair activities allowed within this district.
Section Text
district as defined by this chapter; or 2. Any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor.
c. For the purposes of subsection (c)(4)a.1 of this section, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises where a sexually oriented business is conducted, to the nearest property line of the other specified use.
(11) Body art establishment...district as defined by this chapter; or
(ii) Any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. 3. For the purposes of subsection (c)(5)a.1 of this section, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises where a body art establishment is conducted, to the nearest property line of the other specified use.
b. Amortization of existing body
Zoning & Land Use
Evanston·8.18.3
DEFINITIONS
Summary
This section provides definitions for various terms used within the chapter, including "ARCADE", "BUSINESS", "EMPLOYEE", "EMPLOYER", "ENCLOSED AREA", "ENCLOSED OR SEMI-ENCLOSED SPORTS ARENA OR RECREATIONAL AREA", and "HEALTHCARE FACILITY". These definitions clarify the scope and application of other ordinances within the chapter.
Section Text
phrases, whenever used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings:
ARCADE. A public place of amusement as defined in Title 3 , CHAPTERS 6 and 8 of this Code, which contains automatic amusement devices and is not licensed to serve alcoholic liquor.
BUSINESS. Any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity formed for profitmaking purposes, including, without limitation, retail establishments where goods or services are sold as well as professional corporations and other entities...other products is merely incidental and where no one under eighteen (18) is permitted. "Retail tobacco store" does not include a tobacco department or Section of a larger commercial establishment or any establishment with any type of liquor, food, or restaurant license.
SERVICE LINE. Any indoor line at which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving services of any kind, whether or not the service involves the exchange of money.
SHOPPING MALL. Any enclosed walkway or hall area
Business & Licensing
Wauconda·114.29
Installation
Summary
This section prohibits the installation of coin-operated amusement devices until the village grants approval, all necessary licenses are obtained, and associated fees are paid. Certain devices like juke boxes and shuffleboard-disc bowling games are excluded from these requirements.
Section Text
Installation of coin-operated amusement devices shall not be permitted until approval by the village, all licenses granted and fees paid, including the Class A, B or C liquor license, the coin-operated amusement device licenses and the supplier's license (juke boxes and bowling games of the shuffleboard-disc type excluded). (1978 Code, § 3-3-6; Ord. 1982-O-31, passed
Business & Licensing
Deerfield·3.4
Application Requirements And Application Fees:
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Deerfield, including the format of the application, the information to be provided by the applicant, and the verification process. It details specific data needed based on the applicant's legal structure (individual, partnership, corporation, or organization).
Section Text
Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such applications shall be made in writing, and shall be signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by one of the partners, if a partnership, or by the duly authorized agent, if a corporation, or a civic, fraternal, service or charitable not-for-pecuniary-profit organization. Such application shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall include the following information:
(1) The name...which its charter was issued. (M.C. 1963, § 15.004.)
(5) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
(6) A statement as to whether the applicant has made any liquor license application on any premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
(7) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license
Business & Licensing
Deerfield·3.4
Application Requirements And Application Fees:
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Deerfield, including the format of the application, the information to be provided by the applicant, and the verification process. It details specific data needed based on the applicant's legal structure (individual, partnership, corporation, or organization).
Section Text
Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such applications shall be made in writing, and shall be signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by one of the partners, if a partnership, or by the duly authorized agent, if a corporation, or a civic, fraternal, service or charitable not-for-pecuniary-profit organization. Such application shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall include the following information:
(1) The name...which its charter was issued. (M.C. 1963, § 15.004.)
(5) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
(6) A statement as to whether the applicant has made any liquor license application on any premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
(7) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license