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Inverness · 3.14.2

Short-Term Rentals Restricted

Summary

This section prohibits short-term rentals (defined as three months or less) in Inverness, with an exception for licensed hotels. It also outlines rules for extending longer-term leases and limits dwelling occupancy changes to twice per year.

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Except as otherwise provided herein, leasing, renting, offering or inviting the leasing or renting, or otherwise permitting the short-term rental as defined above located within the Village for three (3) consecutive months or less at a time shall be prohibited, with the exception of a hotel or similar establishment duly licensed by the Village, and such conduct shall be prohibited, whether engaged in or participated in by the owner(s) of the property, one or more agent...property owner. The short term renter shall also be liable for and responsible for compliance with all applicable provisions of said Code and zoning ordinance. G.   No temporary structure shall be permitted to be used for a short-term rental. H.   The prohibition on short-term rentals as herein provided shall not apply when the immediately preceding owner of a property maintains possession of the dwelling after closing on a real estate transaction for the sale thereof and leases said
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Oak Lawn · 4.17.2

Short-Term Rentals Prohibited

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Short-term rentals are prohibited in all zoning districts. No person shall rent or offer for rent any short-term rental in the Village
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Hazel Crest · 6.73

Short-term rentals license required; limit on number of short-term rentals

Summary

This section requires individuals to obtain an annual license from the Village of Hazel Crest to operate a short-term rental. Each licensee is restricted to operating only one short-term rental, with an exception for instances where the seller leases the property back after a sale.

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person shall engage in the business of short-term rental without an annual license issued by the Village of Hazel Crest. (b) No license shall be required when the immediately preceding owner of a property maintains possession of the dwelling unit after closing on a real estate transaction for the sale thereof and leases said property back from the successor owner for a period of time pursuant to a written agreement. (c) Each licensee shall be limited to operating...short-term rental
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East Hazel Crest · 10.253

Short term residential rentals

Summary

This section prohibits short-term rental lodging for transient overnight occupancy of any part of a residential property, including accessory structures, for periods less than thirty (30) consecutive days within the village.

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Short-term rental lodging houses for transient overnight occupancy use, or subletting of any house, or any accessory buildings, pools, gazebos, sheds of any type or for any purpose, hot tubs or any other type of accessory to the residence, for less than thirty (30) consecutive days is expressly prohibited in the village
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Darien · 5A-5.16

Short-Term Rentals Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits short-term rentals in the City of Darien, with a specific exception for pre-existing owners leasing back a property post-sale. Violations are subject to substantial fines.

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Short-Term Rentals are prohibited in the City of Darien. (B)   The offering of a Short-Term Rental in the City of Darien is prohibited. (C)   The prohibition on short-term rental units shall not apply when the immediately preceding owner of a property maintains possession of the dwelling unit after closing on a real estate transaction for the sale thereof and leases said property back from the successor owner for a period of time pursuant to a written agreement
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Evergreen Park · 5.424

Short-Term Housing Rental Agreement

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shall be unlawful for any person to enter into an agreement providing for a short-term housing rental
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Naperville · 3.18.3

SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS PROHIBITED

Summary

This section generally prohibits short-term residential rentals within the City of Naperville. An exception is made for situations where a seller leases back a property from the buyer after closing under a written agreement.

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shall be unlawful for any person or entity to operate, use, offer for rent or use, or advertise for rent or use, any property within the City of Naperville as a short-term residential rental, except as set forth in Subsection 3-18-3:2 below. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Subsection 3-18-3:1 above, it shall not be considered a short-term residential rental when the preceding owner of a property maintains possession
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Norridge · 22.607

No short-term residential rentals

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Village Code and the Zoning Ordinance prohibit short-term residential rentals within the village
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Glen Ellyn · 3.46.2

Short-term rentals prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits short-term rentals within the Village of Glen Ellyn, with a specific exception for post-closing leasebacks by preceding owners.

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shall be unlawful for any person or entity to operate, use, offer for rent or use, or advertise for rent or use, any property within the Village as a short-term rental except as set forth in subsection (B) below. (B) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in subsection (A) above, when a preceding owner of a property maintains possession of a dwelling unit after closing for the sale thereof and leases the property back from the successor owner...period of time pursuant to a written agreement, such possession shall not be considered a short-term rental under this Chapter
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Elburn · 1272.02

Principal Uses And Structures

Summary

This section establishes the framework for determining permissible principal uses and structures within Elburn's various zoning districts. It utilizes a use table (Table 1272.02.1) that designates uses as Permitted ('P') or Special ('S') requiring a permit, or disallowed entirely.

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b.10 Dwelling Above the Ground Floor P P P None Dwelling Below the Ground Floor P P None Live/Work Dwelling P P See 1272.02.b.23 Residential Care Facility S S S S S S S None Short-Term Rental P/S P/S P/S P/S See 1272.02.b.31 Single-Unit Dwelling P P P S S P None Two-Unit Dwelling P P P P P None Three-Unit Dwelling S S P P P S None Four-Unit Dwelling...lots. Place of Worship (Large) or Place of Worship (Small). Capacity. A place of worship (large) accommodates a capacity of 250 or more people while a place of worship (small) accommodates a capacity of less than 250 people. Short-Term Rental. Permitted Use. A short-term rental is allowed as a permitted use on lots in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and/or R-4 Districts adjacent to the D-1 District. Special Use. A short-term rental
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Beecher · 10.14.1

Rules And Definitions

Summary

This section provides rules for interpreting the municipal title and defines terms such as accessory buildings, adult entertainment, massage parlors, and specified anatomical areas.

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home, mini motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or van camper used primarily for recreational purposes and not used commercially nor owned by a commercial business. REFUSE: Refuse is all waste products resulting from human habitation, except sewage. RENTAL, SHORT-TERM: See "Short-Term Rental". RESEARCH LABORATORY: A building or group of buildings in which are located facilities for scientific research investigation testing or experimentation, but not facilities principally for the manufacture or sale of products. RESTAURANT: A retail establishment...distance between a street line and the nearest wall of a building, side of a structure facing such street line, or edge of the area of operation of a principal use when no building or structure is involved. SHORT-TERM RENTAL: Temporary rental lodging (airBnB, etc.) as described in Section 10-13-18 Short Term Rental. SIGN: A name, identification, description, illustration, display, or device which is affixed to, painted or represented upon a structure or land and which directs
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Calumet City · 54.1351

License, fees and fines

Summary

This section of the Calumet City Municipal Code outlines the licensing requirements, fees, and fines for operating hotels, rooming houses, and short-term rentals. It mandates that such establishments obtain a license and comply with specific regulations, including those related to crime-free residential rentals.

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related to the owner or occupant of such premises by blood or marriage are furnished sleeping accommodations for hire without a license. (c) Required for short term rentals. It shall be unlawful to conduct or operate a short-term rental for hire without a license. (d) Compliance required. Any person, business entity, corporation, or partnership operating...roominghouse or short-term rental shall comply with all aspects of article XIV, entitled "crime-free residential rental license" of the City of Calumet City's Municipal Code. (e) Fees. (1) Hotels. The annual fee for a hotel license shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the first unit and thirty dollars ($30.00) for each additional unit. (2) Rooming houses. The annual fee for a rooming house license shall be one hundred eighty dollars ($180.00). (3) Short-term rentals
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Prospect Heights · 5.2.3

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Prospect Heights municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms relevant to zoning and land use, including definitions for 'Abutting,' 'Accessory,' 'Adjacent,' and several types of 'Adult-Use Cannabis Business Establishments.'

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receive signals from satellites or other sources, or to transmit such signals to a receiving station for noncommercial purposes. SETBACK: The minimum horizontal distance between the front line of the building or structure and the front property line. SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKET PLACE: A platform through which the owner...authorized agent of the owner of the single-family or residential dwelling unit offers a short-term/vacation rental to an occupant/customer. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY: A single-family dwelling that is offered for rent for a period shorter than thirty (30) consecutive days to any person other than a member of the owner's family. The term "short-term rental" shall not include hotels, motels, or lodging establishments licensed pursuant to this Code or a unit that is used
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Schaumburg · 123.02

RENTAL LICENSE REQUIRED

Summary

This section requires any person engaging in the business of renting property within Schaumburg, including residential, nonresidential, and short-term rentals, to obtain a specific license from the department of finance. It also prohibits renting accessory structures for human habitation.

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rent, offer for rent, or advertise for rent a short-term rental in the village without first obtaining a rental license issued by the department of finance for the specific location. (4) Accessory Structures: It shall be unlawful to rent any accessory building or structure on a residential property for human habitation. Any accessory structure may be utilized as an amenity at any specific location for which a rental license has been issued pursuant to this chapter. (5) Exception: This...have an adverse effect upon the public health, welfare or safety. (e) The proposed short-term rental will otherwise be in the public interest. (f) Any short-term rental shall comply with the following criteria: 1. No rental or advertisement for rental for a period of time shorter than twenty (20) hours. 2. No short-term rental may provide for food or beverage to any guests with the exception of pre-packaged food and drink items. 3. No more than
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Oak Forest · 117.52

Application; Notice; Standards And Procedures; Renewal; Fees

Summary

This section outlines the application process for a short-term/vacation rental license in Oak Forest, requiring applicants to demonstrate primary residence and adhere to various city codes and financial obligations. It also specifies required information for the application, including site and interior drawings.

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forth below: (1)   The proposed short-term/vacation rental will not cause a negative cumulative effect when its effect is considered in conjunction with the effect of other short-term/vacation rental in the immediate neighborhood. Short -term/vacation rentals will not be located within 1500 feet of another short-term/vacation rental. (2)   The short-term/vacation rental will not have a substantial adverse impact on the use, enjoyment, or property values of adjoining properties. Rentals cannot be operated...comply with all the rules and regulations contained herein. (4)   The proposed short-term/vacation rental shall comply with the following criteria: (a)   No rental or advertisement for rental for a period of time shorter than 24 hours. (b)   No rental may provide for food or beverage to any guests with the exception of pre-packaged food and drink. (c)   A license may be issued only for one short-term/vacation rental business located at a fixed and certain place
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Markham · 123.13

Regulations

Summary

This section establishes requirements for short-term residential rentals in Markham, mandating a license for rentals shorter than six months and prohibiting false advertising. Owners must notify the city of police activity and maintain detailed booking records open for inspection.

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shall be unlawful for anyone to lease, rent, offer or invite the leasing or renting, or to otherwise permit the short-term rental and/or occupancy of any residential dwelling unit located within the city for less than six months without first obtaining a short-term residential rental license as provided herein. (B)   It shall be unlawful for anyone to post false or misleading information in an advertisement for a short-term residential rental. (C)   Each owner of a short-term...residential rental shall be required to immediately notify the Building and Housing Department upon any police activity at the residential property. (D)   Each owner of a short-term residential rental shall keep accurate records of each booking and stay of their residential property including the names of the tenants, the rent listed, the rent paid, the number of nights, and the dates of occupancy. These records shall be open to inspection by the city. (Ord. 24-O-2388, passed
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Fox Lake · 6.2.7.2

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to housing regulations in Fox Lake, including definitions for 'Code Official', various types of 'Dwelling' and 'Dwelling Unit', 'Family', 'Habitable Building' and 'Habitable Room', 'Lease or Rent', and 'Owner'.

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Motels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts are excluded from this definition. Biannual inspections for the premises shall be required, and the holder of the special use shall comply with all rules and regulations established by the corporate authorities. SHORT-TERM HOUSING RENTAL LICENSE: An annual license that an owner must obtain from the Village of Fox Lake, Illinois for each of an owner’s short-term housing rental properties. It is a violation of this chapter to offer any short...term housing rental property or any other residential property in the municipal limits of the Village of Fox Lake, Illinois, for short-term housing rental without first obtaining a short-term housing rental license from the Village of Fox Lake, Illinois for any such property. For purposes of this Section, an “Owner” means any individual, firm, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, cooperative non-profit membership, corporation, joint venture, association, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, holding company
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Lake Villa · 10.4.5.3

Home Occupations

Summary

This section of Lake Villa's zoning regulations defines and sets performance criteria for home occupations to ensure they remain compatible with residential districts and do not alter the dwelling unit's essential residential character.

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neighborhoods or neighbors. The secondary effects of short-term rentals may potentially include excessive noise, overcrowded parking, and even criminal activity. 2.   Definitions: For purposes of this section 10-4-5-3(G), the following phrases shall have the definitions as set forth below: RENTAL PREMISES: All or part of a principal structure or accessory structure being rented or otherwise let to person(s) other than the owner of the subject property. SHORT-TERM RENTAL: The accessory use and/or occupancy...occupancy thereof is treated as a short term rental for the purposes of this section 10-5-4-3(G) if the definition thereof is otherwise applicable to such activity. f.   The property owner shall remain responsible for compliance with all applicable provisions of the Village Code and/or the Village Zoning Regulations during the term of any rental and/or occupancy agreement and/or during the term of any occupancy of the rental premises by persons other than the property owner
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Berwyn · § 879C.05 Standards.
Summary

This section outlines the mandatory standards for obtaining a short-term rental license in Berwyn. It covers requirements for hosting platforms, rental duration, parking, insurance, inspections, guest registration, and posting of license information.

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license shall be issued unless the following standards are met: (A)   All owners must use a hosting platform to market a short-term rental. The hosting platform shall be responsible for determining the guest's identification information and the accuracy of that information; (B)   No owner shall rent any short-term rental for any period of time shorter than 24 consecutive hours nor for any period of time greater than 182 days; (C)   The owner must inform a guest...city streets overnight unless otherwise permitted; (D)   The owner must provide proof of homeowner's insurance or host protection insurance in the amount of at least $500,000 to the city as part of its application; (E)   Every short-term rental shall be subject to inspection by city representatives, including the Fire Department and the Building Department; (F)   The owner shall keep a guest register in which the name of every guest, the guest's arrival and departure dates
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Berwyn · § 879C.01 Definitions.
Summary

This section defines key terms related to short-term rentals in Berwyn, including "DWELLING UNIT", "GUEST", "HOST", "HOSTING PLATFORM", "NON-OWNER-OCCUPIED SHORT-TERM RENTALS", "OWNER", "OWNER-OCCUPIED SHORT-TERM RENTALS", "SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERIOD", and "SHORT-TERM RENTALS".

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indicates or requires a different meaning. DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms, including individualized bathroom and kitchen facilities, which are arranged, designed, or used as living quarters for a household. GUEST. A person who rents or occupies a short-term rental. HOST. An owner or owners engaged in providing short-term rentals. HOSTING PLATFORM. A marketplace entity, in whatever form or format which facilitates short-term rentals through advertising, matchmaking or other means, using any medium or facilitation, or from...rented using a hosting platform for any short-term rental period. OWNER. A person holding title or co-title of an abode, dwelling unit, or residence that they may lease as a short-term rental but only in accordance with the terms of this chapter. OWNER-OCCUPIED SHORT-TERM RENTALS. A short-term rental property that is primarily owner-occupied, except for the duration when the property or a portion thereof as defined herein is rented using a hosting platform
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Kenilworth · 153.049

Signs Exempt From Requirement To Obtain Building Permit And Certificate Of Appropriateness

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This section of the Kenilworth municipal ordinance outlines signs that are exempt from requiring a building permit and certificate of appropriateness. While exempt from these permits, these signs are still subject to other regulations and may require an administrative sign permit.

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regulation. (9) Security sign. Security signs are allowed signs in all zoning districts, shall not exceed one square foot in area and five feet in height measured from the ground, and shall not be illuminated. (B) Exempt temporary, short-term temporary, and daily-display temporary signs. (1) Exempt temporary signs. The following temporary signs are exempt signs allowed to be displayed for not more than 12 months in all zoning districts, except as otherwise specified. (a) Booster sign. Booster signs...with a sign not to exceed six square feet in area. 4. General. The name, address, and telephone number of the person responsible for removal of a real estate sign shall be clearly marked on the sign. (2) Exempt short-term temporary signs. The following short-term temporary signs are exempt signs allowed to be displayed for up to 21 days in all zoning districts, except as otherwise specified. (a) Civic event sign. Civic event signs which are banner signs
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Lake Bluff · 10.1.5

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Lake Bluff Title, including accessory dwelling units, accessory structures, adjacent driveways, and adult booths. It aims to ensure consistent interpretation of the ordinance.

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building or portion thereof containing six or more guest rooms used for overnight accommodation that are available for rent by transient guests. The word "hotel" shall include, without limitation, inns, motels, and suites, but shall not include short-term rentals as defined in this section. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: Any improvement on a lot that prohibits or substantially retards the drainage of stormwater directly into the soil, including, without limitation, buildings, accessory structures, walks of a minimum two foot width made...TERM RENTAL: A dwelling unit containing five or fewer guest rooms used for overnight accommodation that are available for rent by transient guests for a period shorter than 30 consecutive days. The term "short-term rental" shall not include hotel as defined in this section. The term "short-term rental" shall not include the rental of a dwelling unit pursuant to a rental agreement executed in conjunction with a contract to sell the dwelling unit. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING: A residential
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Calumet City · 14.972

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within the article concerning the registration of vacant and rental properties in Calumet City. It establishes meanings for terms like 'building', 'building official', 'city', 'default', 'director', 'enforcement officer', and 'evidence of vacancy'.

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advertising the short-term rental's availability on a housing platform. (3) The owner of a short-term rental shall use a hosting platform to market and make lease arrangements with the guest of a short-term rental. (4) The minimum rental period for short-term...rentals shall be no less than three (3) days and no more than thirty (30) days. Consecutive short-term rental leases to the same renters within a six-month period are prohibited. Prima facie evidence that a rental satisfies the three-day minimum requirement shall be the per-day rental amount listed on the hosting platform site, multiplied by three (3). Rentals shall not be discounted to avoid the three-day minimum requirement. (5) No residential dwelling in the City
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Waukegan · 14.4

Rental unit business license

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This ordinance requires owners of rental housing properties in Waukegan to obtain a business license. It outlines inspection requirements and fee structures for rental units, with some exemptions and waivers for owner-occupied units and properties with a history of satisfactory inspections.

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scheduled inspection time, will result in the imposition of a no-show fee, as set forth in section 14-1101 herein. Two consecutive no-shows shall result in license suspension, as provided in subsection (d)(5) above. (e) Short-term rental units. No property may be used as a short-term rental unit except in compliance with the following requirements, limitations, and restrictions: (1) Registration, license required. No property...used for a short-term rental unit prior to first being registered as a rental property in accordance with section 14-4(a) of this Code and the issuance of a short-term rental unit license for the property or a dwelling unit therein. (2) Term of license. A short-term rental unit license will be valid for an annual period commencing on January 1st and terminating on December 31st of the same year, unless terminated or revoked. (3) Application
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Chicago · 4.5.010

Establishment Of Business License Fees.

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This section establishes the general framework for business license fees in Chicago, outlining how fees are assessed, adjusted over time using CPI, and detailing an initial online application fee. It also specifies that fingerprinting costs are separate and the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is responsible for setting and publishing fee amounts.

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multiple special events food license $250.00 1-year multiple special events food license $500.00 Food – Wholesale Food Establishment $1,320.00 Food – Shared Kitchen $660.00 Food – Shared Kitchen-Supplemental $330.00 Food – Shared Kitchen Long-Term User $330.00 Food – Shared Kitchen Short-Term User $75.00 Food – Tier I Pop-Up Food Establishment User 5-day license $25.00 30-day license $50.00 90-day license $75.00 180-day license $100.00 1-year license $150.00 Food – Tier II and Tier III Pop-Up Food...Professional Firearm Curators $2,350.00 (32) Shooting range facility ( 4-151) $2.000.00 (33) Valet Parking Operator ( 4-232) per year $600.00 (34) Heliport ( 4-83) $400.00 (35) Navy Pier Kiosk ( 4-360) per year $125.00 (36) Short Term Residential Rental Intermediary ( 4-13) If the intermediary has 1,000 or more short term residential rentals listed on its platform: $10,000.00 license fee, plus a $60.00 per unit fee for each short term residential rental listed on its platform
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