A. 
Applications for all licenses and permits required by the City Code shall be made in writing to the Municipal Clerk in the absence of provisions to the contrary.
B. 
Each application shall contain:
(1) 
The name of the applicant;
(2) 
The permit or license desired;
(3) 
The location to be used, if any;
(4) 
The time covered; and
(5) 
The fee to be paid.
C. 
Each application shall also contain the number of the certificates of registration required under the Retailer's Occupation Tax Act,[1] Service Occupation Tax Act[2] and/or Use Tax Act,[3] if applicable. Each application shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of the municipal officials in the issuing of the license or permit applied for.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 ILCS 120/1 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 35 ILCS 115/1 et seq.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 35 ILCS 105/1 et seq.
Whenever a license or permit is required in this Code or in any municipal ordinance for the maintenance, operation or conduct of any business or establishment, or for doing business or engaging in any activity or occupation, any person, firm or corporation shall be subject to the requirement if by himself or itself, or through an agent, employee or partner, he or it is held forth as being engaged in the business, activity or occupation, or if he or it solicits patronage therefor, actively or passively, or if he or it performs or attempts to perform any part of such business, activity or occupation in this municipality.
No license shall be granted for longer than a one-year term, and all licenses, unless otherwise provided by ordinance, shall expire on the last day of the next April following their issuance. Every license shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk under the corporate Seal, and no license shall be valid until signed and countersigned as aforesaid, nor shall any person be deemed to be licensed until the same shall have been issued to him in due form.
A. 
Upon the receipt of an application for a license or permit, where an investigation or inspection is required by ordinance before the issuance of such permit or license, or where an inspection or investigation shall be deemed reasonably necessary or appropriate, the Clerk, within 48 hours, shall refer the application to the appropriate official(s) for the making of such investigation or inspection.
B. 
The official(s) to whom the application has been referred shall make a report thereon, favorable or otherwise, within 10 days after receiving such application or a copy thereof.
C. 
The Macon County Health Department shall make or cause to be made an inspection regarding such permits and licenses as relate to the care and handling of food, the prevention of nuisances and the spread of disease, and the protection of health. If a Zoning Code is in effect, the Zoning Administrator shall make or cause to be made any inspections which relate to compliance with the Zoning Code and other related regulations.[1] All other investigations, except where otherwise provided, shall be made by the Chief of Police or by some other officer designated by the Mayor.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 290, Zoning.
D. 
Upon receipt of all related investigative reports, the Clerk shall forward such reports, together with the application, to the Mayor for evaluation and determination.
E. 
If it shall appear to the corporate authorities that the matters and circumstances relating to an application require further information before a proper determination can be made, such application shall be returned to the Clerk for the inclusion of such additional information as may be specified necessary and appropriate.
F. 
If, after due consideration of the information contained with the application and the related investigative reports, the corporate authorities shall determine that the matters concerning the application are unsatisfactory, they may disapprove such application, indicating the reasons therefor. Thereupon, the Clerk shall be directed to promptly notify the applicant that his application is disapproved and that no license or permit will be issued.
G. 
If, after due consideration of the information contained within the application and the related investigative reports, the corporate authorities shall determine that the application is satisfactory, they shall approve the application. Thereupon, the Clerk shall be directed to promptly notify the applicant that his application is approved and the license or permit may be issued.
In the absence of provisions to the contrary, all fees and charges for licenses or permits shall be paid in advance at the time application therefor is made to the Clerk in the amounts prescribed by the corporate authorities. When an applicant has not engaged in the business or activity until after the expiration of the current license year, the license fee shall be prorated by quarters and the fee paid for each quarter or fraction thereof during which the business or activity has been or will be conducted. Except as otherwise provided, all license and permit fees shall become a part of the corporate fund. In no event shall any rebate or refund be made of any license or permit fee, or part thereof, by reason of death or departure of the licensee or permittee; nor shall any rebate or refund be made by reason of nonuse of the license or discontinuance of the operation or conduct of the licensed establishment, business or activity.
A. 
All annual licenses shall be operative and the license year for this municipality shall commence on May 1 of each year and shall terminate on April 30 of the following year, where no provision to the contrary is made.
B. 
The Clerk shall notify all licensees of this municipality of the time of expiration of the license held by the licensee (if an annual), three weeks prior to the date of such expiration; provided, however, that a failure to make such notification or the failure of the licensee to receive it shall not excuse the licensee from the obligation to obtain a new license, or a renewal thereof, nor shall it be a defense in an action based upon operation without a license.