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 § 12.100 Business & Licensing Section Hours for conducting business prescribed This ordinance prohibits itinerant junk dealers from conducting business on Sundays, legal holidays, or during restricted hours between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. 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 § 12.126 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms used in the article, including 'precious metals and stones' and 'secondhand goods dealer.' It also outlines general rules for interpreting the ordinance's language. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.129 Business & Licensing Section Hours for business This section prohibits businesses licensed under this article from operating between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. It also forbids operations that disturb peace and quiet or release offensive smoke, odors, or smells. 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 § 12.136 Business & Licensing Section Required This section requires any person operating a business that handles, sells, or exchanges junk, rags, secondhand goods, or junked automobiles to obtain a license from the village. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.137 Business & Licensing Section Application; investigation; approval; issuance This section outlines the application process for a license in Alsip, requiring detailed applicant information, a criminal background check, and an investigation by the chief of police to ensure compliance with state and local laws, good character, and the absence of certain criminal convictions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.138 Business & Licensing Section Consent of neighboring property owners prior to issuance This ordinance requires written consent from two-thirds of property owners within 500 feet before a license is issued for businesses handling junk, secondhand goods, or auto scrapping. The village clerk must investigate the consent petition before reporting to the trustees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.139 Business & Licensing Section Fee; expiration date This section establishes the application fee for a license, which is based on retail sales square footage and is due before license delivery. The fee is non-refundable and not prorated, and all licenses expire on April 30th annually. 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 § 12.140 Business & Licensing Section Business location; zoning; inspection; code compliance This section requires that businesses undergo inspections for compliance with village codes, state laws, and other regulations before a license is issued and potentially upon reinspection. It also mandates that businesses maintain their premises in good repair, free of hazards, and not operate as a nuisance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.147 Business & Licensing Section Sale of property This section prohibits licensees from selling or removing property from their place of business for five days after delivering required records to the chief of police. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.149 Business & Licensing Section View from street This ordinance prohibits obstructions to the view into licensed premises from the street, road, or sidewalk. It also mandates sufficient interior illumination for visibility during business hours. 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 § 12.17 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 § 12.171 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the mandatory information required on a license application form for businesses in Alsip. Applicants must provide detailed information about titleholders, operators, employees, distributors, and producers, often under oath. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.173 Business & Licensing Section Fee; term This section establishes an annual license fee, the amount of which is set in a separate section (12-82). It specifies that licenses are issued quarterly after an inspection and allows for quarterly payment of the license fee. 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 § 12.188 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 § 12.197 Business & Licensing Section Application for solicitation permit This section outlines the application process for a solicitation permit in Alsip, requiring applicants to provide detailed personal and employment information under oath to the chief of police. The chief of police has the discretion to request additional information, fingerprinting, and maintains records of all applications and permits. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.199 Business & Licensing Section Badge required This ordinance requires solicitors, peddlers, and canvassers operating in residential areas of Alsip to wear a conspicuous "Registered—Alsip" badge issued by the village. A $10.00 deposit is required for the badge, refundable upon daily surrender to the police chief, with forfeiture occurring if the badge is not returned or if it is lost, stolen, or mutilated without proper reporting. 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 § 12.21 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 § 12.219 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 →