HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 932 - 5/14/1974 - BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS AMENDEDORDINANCE NO. 932
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIC
GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS
LICENSES AND PERb1ITS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties
of Cook and Du Page, Illinois, as follows:
Sect:_on 1: That Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, be and the same is hereby amended
by inserting therein Exhibit A of this ordinance attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2: That Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code of the
Village of Elk Grove Village is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following:
ARTICLE XIV - TRESPASS
23.1401 Trespasses Prohibited) It shall be unlawful
for any firm or corporation to commit a trespass within
this municipality upon either public or private property.
23.1402 Specifically Enumerated Trespasses - Suppression)
Without constituting any limitation upon the provisions
of Section 1 hereof, any of the following acts by any
person, firm or corporation shall be deemed included
among those that constitute trespasses in violation
of the provisions of said Section 1, and appropriate
action may be taken hereunder at any time, or from
time to time, to prevent or suppress any violation of
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,[violat.,ns of this Ordinance, the _,=oresaid enumerated
acts so included, being•as follows, to -wit;
;(a) An entry upon the premises, or any part thereof,
of another, including any public property in violation
of a notice posted or exhibited at the main entrance
to said premises or at any point of approach or entry
or in violation of any notice, warning or protest
given orally or in writing, by any owner or occupant
thereof, or (b) The pursuit of a course of conduct
or action incidental to the making of an entry upon
the land of another in violation of a notice posted
or exhibited at the main entrance to said premises
or at any point of approach or entry, or in violation
of any notice, warning or protest given orally or in
writing by any owner or occupant thereof; or (c) A
failure or refusal to depart from the premises of
another in case of being requested, either orally or
in writing, to leave by any owner or occupant thereof;
or (d) An entry into.or upon any vehicle, aircraft
or watercraft made without the consent of the person
having the right to the possession or control thereof,
or a failure or refusal to leave any such vehicle,
aircraft or watercraft .after being requested to leave
by the person having such right.
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23.1407 sverance Clause) If any :ion, paragraph,
clause or provision (Article X - Solicitors,
Canvassers repealed by Ord. No. 724 passed 12/2/70.)
(Article X - Trespass added by Ord. No. 725 passed
11/24/70.) of this ordinance shall be held invalid,
the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the
other provisions of this ordinance.
23.1464 Penalties) Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in an amount
not exceeding $500.00.
Section 3: That the following chapters of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village, having been superceded
by Chapter 18, as amended, are hereby repea-led: Chapter 18, Chapter
19, Chapter 20, Chapter 21, Chapter 22.
Section 4: That all business licenses issued on or about
May 1, 1973, or any subsequent date, all of which were to expire
on April 30, 1974, which have not heretofore been revoked, shall
and are hereby extended to May 31, 1974, without additional
charge.
Section 5: All ordinances or portions of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision
of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof
shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.
Section 7: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized to
publish this ordinance in pamphlet form.
Section 8: Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of this ordinance shall be fined not less than $10.00
nor more than $200.00 for each offense; and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which said
violation occurs or continues.
Section 9: This ordinance shall be in force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and publication according
to law.
PASSED this 14th day of May, , 1974
APPROVED this 14th day of May 1974
Votes: Ayes 4_
Nays 0_
Absent 2
Published in pamphlet form this z th dad o$ May , 974
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 18 LICENSES AND PERMITS
ARTICLE I: Purpose and Jurisdiction
18.101 This Chapter is designed to provide for the means whereby the
Village of Elk Grove Village may render the necessary inspections and
services to businesses, occupations and activities in order to promote,
protect, and safeguard the public safety, health and welfare of the
citizens of Elk Grove and to enable the maintaining of accurate records
of such establishments located within the corporate limits of the
Village.
ARTICLE II: General Regulations and Provisions
18.201 License required) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a business, occupation or activity, either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, for which a license is required
by any provision of this Code without first having obtained a license
for such business, occupation or activity.
18.202 Applications for Licenses) Except where otherwise expressly
provided, all businesses, occupations, trades and activities desiring
a license required in or by this Code shall make application for that
purpose to the Office of the Village Clerk which application shall
set forth: the full name and address of the applicant or applicants;
the type or kind of license desired, the location or proposed loca-
tion of the place of business, occupation, trade or activity for which
the license is sought and such other information which may be required
by this Code.
The Village Clerk shall maintain records of all applications
for licenses which, under provisions of this Code, are required to be
filed with that office,
18,203 Investigations) Where a provision of this Code authorizes
or necessitates an investigation by any department or official of the
Village before the issuance of a license, then the Village Clerk's
office shall transmit within forty-eight (48) hours of the time an
application for such license is received, to each department or
official charged with the investigation such information as may be
necessary in order that the investigation may be made. Each such
department head or official shall within ten (10) work days after
receiving such information make any necessary investigation and
shall report the results thereof to the Village Clerk's Office,
thereby approving or disapproving the issuance of such license,
18,204 Granting of Licenses) In all cases where licenses are required
to be obtained and the requirements of this Code are complied with, such
licenses shall be granted by the Village President and attested to by
the Village Clerk, except where provision is expressly made for the
granting of licenses by some other official of the Village,
18,205 Term of License) Except where otherwise expressly provided in
this Code to the contrary, no license shall be granted for a period
longer than one year and all licenses shall commence on the first
day of June and expire on the thirty-first day of May of each year.
When an applicant of a new business, occupation or activity requests
a license after the expiration of part 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, occupation
or activity will be conducted,
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18.206 Revocation) Any license may be revoked by the President and
Board of Trustees at any time during the life of such license for
failure by the licensee to comply with any provision of this Code
or any Statutes of the State of Illinois provided, however, that
no license shall be revoked hereunder until notice has been given
to the licensee and a reasonable time has elapsed to enable the
licensee to comply with the provisions of this Code and applicable
State Statutes.
18.207 Building and Premises) No license shall be issued for the
conduct of any business, occupation, trade or activity, if the
premises and buildings to be used for such purpose do not fully
comply with all applicable provisions of this Code, the Elk Grove
Village Zoning Ordinance, and the Elk Grove Village Building Codes.
18.208 Nuisances) No business, occupation, trade or activity,
licensed or not, shall be so conducted or operated as to amount to
a nuisance in fact.
18.209 Change of Location) The location of any licensed business,
occupation, trade or activity may be changed, provided twenty days
notice thereof is given to the office of the Village Clerk and
provided that all building and zoning requirements of the Village
and the provisions of this Code are complied with in accordance
with the originally approved application.
18.210 Posting License) It shall be the duty of any person conduct-
ing a licensed business, occupation, trade or activity in the Village
to keep his license at all times in a prominent place on the premises
used for such business, occupation, trade or activity.
18.211 Tags or stickers for vehicles and machines) Whenever the
number of vehicles used is a basis of a license fee, the Village
Clerk shall furnish each licensee with a tag or sticker for each
vehicle covered by the license; such tag or sticker shall be
applied to the vehicle. The Village Clerk shall furnish each
licensee with a tag or sticker for each automatic food -vending
machine, ice -vending machine, cigarette -vending machine and coin
operated amusement device licensed hereunder. The licensee shall
post each such tag or sticker in a conspicuous place on each
such vehicle or machine while it is in use, or available for use.
18.212 Loss of License Certificate or Insignia) In case any
licensee who has been furnished a license certificate or license
plate, badge, tag, sticker or other insigne in accordance with
the provisions of this Code shall lose the same, the Village Clerk
shall authorize the issuance of a duplicate certificate or insigne,
upon the making of an affidavit of loss by such person and the
payment of a fee of One Dollar ($1.00) to the Village.
18.213 Alteration or Removal of License Certificate or Insignia)
No person shall add to, alter, deface, forge or counterfeit any
license certificate or license plate,'tag, badge, sticker or other
insigne which has been or is being used by the Village.
No person shall destroy, obliterate, take, remove or carry
away without the consent of the owner any license certificate or
license plate, tag, badge, sticker or other insigne which has been
Issued by the Village, except that said certificate or said plate,
tag, badge, sticker or other insigne may be removed after the
licensed business, occupation or activity has been discontinued or
the licensed premises have been abandoned. Nothing herein con-
tained shall prevent the Village Clerk or his duly authorized
representatives from removing any license certificate or license
plate, tag, badge, sticker or other insigne from the possession
of a former licensee, his premises, any vehicle or any machine
when said license has been revoked under the provisions of this
Code.
18.214 Unlawful Transfer or Use of License Certificate or Insignia)
It shall be unlawful for any licensee to transfer, loan or give away
any license certificate or any license plate, tag, badge, sticker
or other insigne issued to such licensee. It shall also be unlawful
for any person to use or display any license certificate or license
plate, tag, badge, sticker or other insigne which has been unlawfully
acquired.
18.215 Notice of Expiration) It shall be the duty of the Village
Clerk from twenty (20) to sixty (60) days prior to the expiration
of the license period, to cause a written notice to be mailed to
each licensee directing the attention of such licensee to the
fact that a new license will be required on the day following the
expiration of his existing license, and directing his attention also
to the amount of the license fee and to the penalty for failure to
procure a license in accordance with the provisions of this Code
governing the issuance of such license. failure on the part of the
Village Clerk to cause such notice to be mailed to each licensee
shall not, however, excuse the licensee from a failure to secure a
new license or a renewal thereof, nor shall it be a defense to a
suit brought by the Village to recover the penalty for a violation
of the provision of this Code under which the licensee is required
to obtain a license.
18.216 Renewal of Licenses) Except as otherwise specifically
provided in this Code to the contrary, the Village Clerk may
renew any license at the beginning of a new license period upon
proper application and payment of the required fee. The procedure
for the application, granting and issuance of a renwed license
shall be the same as for the application, granting and issuance of
the first license.
18.217 Inspections) Whenever inspections of the premises used for
or in connection with the operation of a licensed business, occupa-
tion or activity are provided for or required by this Code, or are
reasonably necessary to secure a compliance with any ordinance
provision or to detect violations thereof, it shall be the duty of
the licensee, or the person in charge of the premises to be
inspected, to admit thereto for the purpose of making the inspection
any officer or employee of the Village who is authorized or directed
to make such inspection at any reasonable time that admission is
requested.
Whenever an analysis of any commodity or material is reason-
ably necessary to assure conformance with any ordinance provision
or to detect violations thereof, it shall be the duty of the licensee
of the Village whose business is governed by such provision to give
to any authorized officer or employee of the Village requesting the
same, sufficient samples of such material or commodity for such
analysis upon request.
In addition to any other penalty which may be provided, the
President by and with the consent of the Board of Trustees may
revoke the license of any licensed propietor of any licensed
business in the Village who refuses to permit any such officer
or employee who is authorized to make such inspection or take
such sample, to make the inspection, or take an adequate sample
of the said commodity, or who interferes with such officer or
employee while in the performance of his duty in making such
Inspection. Provided that no license shall be revoked for such
cause unless written demand is made upon the licensee or person
In charge of the premises, in the name of the Village, stating
that such inspection or sample is desired at the time it is
sought to make the inspection or obtain the sample.
ARTICLE III - LICENSE FEES
13,301 The specific enumerated Business, Occupations and.Activities
shall pay a yearly fee for license as follows:
Annual Fee Unless
Type of Business Otherwise Indicated
Ambulances $10,00/unit
Animal Hospitals $25.00
Athletic Exhibitions 3% of Gross
Auctioneers $25.00-day
Bagatelle Tables (unless part of carnival) $10,00/table
Barber Shops $5/chair
Billiards $10.00/table
Bowling Alleys $10,00/Alley
Carnivals $100/day
Car Washes (coin -operated, automatic, $100.00
manual or attendant -operated)
Circuses $100.00/day
Coin -operated Amusement Devices $25,00/machine
Coin -operated Music Devices $25.00/machine
Building Contractors:
Concrete
$25.00
Masonry
$25,00
Carpenters
$25,00
Dancing Schools
$25.00
Day Care Centers
$25.00
Driving Ranges
$100.00
Dry Cleaners
$MOO
Dry Cleaning Self -Service Machines
$30,00
An 1 Fee Unless
Type of Business Otherwise Indicated
Electrical Contractors
$25.00
Florists
$25.00
Food Caterers
$75.00'
Food Dealers
$30.00
Food Vending Vehicles
$75.00/vehicle
Food Processors
$100.00
Food Refrigeration Locker Plants
$30.00
Automatic Food/Beverage Vending Machines
$10.00/machine
Health Clubs
$100.00
Golf Courses
$100.00
Ice Dealers:
Over the counter $5.00
Vending Machine $5.00
Junk Peddlers $50.00 + $25.00/wagon
Kennels $25.00
Laundries $50.00
Laundromats $25.00 plus $10.00/machines
Liquor
Class A S B
$1,500.00
Class C
$ 40o.0o
Class D
$1,250,00
Class AA
$2,000.00
Liveries
$25.00 plus $15/livery
Menageries
$5/day
Motion Picture Theaters
$100.00
Nurseries
$100.00
Nursing Homes
$50.00
Annual Fee unless
Type of Business Otherwise Indicated
Outdoor Advertisers
$25.00
Parades
$10/day
Peddlers:
with vehicles
$75.00
without vehicles
$25.00
Pet Shops
$25.00
Public Sleeping Accommodations
Auto Courts (Motels)
$50.00
Hotels
$25.00
Rooming Houses
$25.00
Real Estate Brokers
$30.00
Restaurants
$75.00
Scavengers
$1000 plus $50.00
per vehicle over one
Service Stations
$25.00/pump
Shooting Galleries
$100.00
(unless part of carnival)
Skating Rinks
$25.00/year or $10/month
Taxicabs
$25.00 + $15/Taxi
Tennis Clubs
$100.00
Theatricals
$10.00/day (performance)
Tobacco Dealers:
Over the counter
$35.00
Vending Machine
$35.00
ARTICLE IV - ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS
18.401 Definition.) Athletic exhibition shall mean any race between
persons, vehicles or animals or any baseball, football, basketball,
softball, boxing, wrestling or other athletic contest for which the
public is admitted to participate or view.
18.402 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, form or
corporation to conduct an Athletic Exhibition either by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a license as
is herein provided. However, this requirement shall not apply to those
Athletic Exhibitions conducted by elementary and high schools located
within Elk Grove Village.
18.403 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to application for licenses. Such application shall also
specify the seating capacity of the premises where such Athletic Exhibition
is to be performed or presented.
18.404 Regulations.)
a. The proprietor of such an Athletic Exhibition shall, when
determined necessary by the Village, allow sufficient on -duty members of
the Police Department and Fire Department to be admitted free to all such
exhibitions for the purpose of providing for the life, safety and welfare
of the public;
b. The audience of any Athletic Exhibition must be orderly at ail
times;
c. No Athletic Exhibition shall be conducted during the hours of
11 P.M. and 9 A.M.
18.405 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such inspections as
maybe necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this
article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE V - BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARDS AND POOL HALLS/BAGATELLE TABLES
18.501 Definitions.)
a. Bowling Alley shall mean a building housing at least one (1)
alley for bowling at ten pins.
b. Billiard/Pool Hall shall mean an establishment operated for
profit and offering the use of billiard and/or pool tables to the
general public.
c. Bagatelle Table shall mean a table having nine (9) holes for
the playing of a game somewhat like pocket billiards, played with cues
but with nine (9) balls.
18.502 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, maintain, operate, carry on or manage a
Bowling Alley and/or Billiard and Pool Hall and/or Bagatelle Table
either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner without first
having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.503 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
specify the number of alleys and/or tables to be used therein.
18.504 Regulations.)
a. All persons licensed hereunder shall strictly comply with all
Illinois State Statutes pertaining ther-o and all regulations of Elk
Grove Village relating to fire prevention and building and zoning.
b. All toilet rooms shall be kept in a clean condition, in good
repair, and well lighted and ventilated.
18.505 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE VI - CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, MENAGERIES AND PARADES
18.601 Definition.)
a. Carnival shall mean an entertainment or place of amusement with
rides, games of skill, and/or refreshments, but without side shows;
which entertainment is usually operated by a commercial enterprise but
sometimes by a social or charitable organization.
b. Circus shall mean an entertainment or place of amusement with
side shows, rides, games of skill, and/or refreshments, usually including
an arena enclosed within a tent for the showing of acrobats, wild animals,
and clowns.
c. Menageries shall mean a collection of animals presented for
exhibition before the public.
d. Parade shall mean a large public procession or promenade of
persons held in honor of an anniversary, person, event or other reason,
for the purpose of public attention and/or display.
18.602 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct, operate, carry on or manage a Carnival, Circus,
Menagerie or Parade either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.603 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
state the seating capacity of the place where such amusement is to be
performed or exhibited.
18.604 Regulations.)
a. All applications for Parades shall specify the route to be
followed and shall be accompanied by a bond in the sum of ten thousand
dolloars ($10,000), conditioned to indemnify the Village for any loss,
damage or liability incurred or caused by the conduct of such parade.
b. All applications for Circuses or Parades shall specify the
location of the activity and shall be accompanied by a Certificate of
Insurance (on forms provided by the Village) in the amount of
$100,000/$300,000 general liability and $25,000 property damage,
naming Elk Grove Village as an additionally insured party.
C. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to assure that
areas used for any of the above activities shall be cleaned and returned
to their normal condition as the conclusion of that activity.
d. Regulations of Elk Grove Village governing the dispensing of
foods and drinks at all temporary food service establishments shall be
adhered to in connection with licenses granted under this Article.
e. When any of the above activities include the use of tents to
which the public is admitted, such tents will be made of a flame
resistent material, and a certificate of flame resistance shall accom-
pany the license application.
18.605 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer, Chief of Police and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made
such inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance with the
provisions of this article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE VII - COIN -OPERATED AMUSEMENT/MUSICAL DEVICES
18.701 Definition.) Coin -operated Amusement Device shall mean any
mechanical amusement device or equipment which is governed by or
controlled by the deposit of a coin or token, including, without being
limited to, any such device or equipment capable of reproducing musical
sounds.
18.702 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate a Coin -operated Amusement Device either by
himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without first having ,
obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.703 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
state the description of the coin -operated device or devices intended
to be kept for use on the premises.
18.704 Regulations.)
a. No license issued hereunder shall permit the operation of any
Coin -operated Musical Device at any place or in any manner which will
disturb the peace and quiet of persons outside the licensed premises.
b. No Coin -operated Amusement Device shall be licensed where the
reward for skill in the operation thereof is not plainly posted upon
such machine or where the opportunity for a reward for skill in the
operation thereof is not the same for each individual player.
c. No gambling device or individually wagering on any such device
is permitted.
18.705 Inspection.) it shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE VIII - HEALTH CLUBS, GOLF COURSES, DRIVING RANGES
AND TENNIS CLUBS.
18.801 Definition.)
a. Health Club is a place or organization offering instruction,
training, or assistance in physical culture, body building, exercising,
reducing, figure development, dancing or any other physical skill, or
offering for the use by an induvidual patron of the facilities of a
health studio, gymnasium, or other facility used for any of the
above purposes.
b. Golf Course shall mean a tract of land for playing golf or
miniature golf, with tees, greens and fairways.
c. Driving Range shall mean a place maintained for profit and to
give patrons an opportunity to practice hitting golf balls and/or
baseballs.
d. Tennis Club shall mean a building maintained for profit which
is equipped for playing tennis with courts and locker room facilities.
18.802 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, maintain, operate, carry on or manage a
Health Club, Golf Course, Driving Range, or Tennis Club, either by
himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without first having
obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.803 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be r,Mde in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses.
18.804 Regulations.)
a. The premises used for the above activities shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition, and separate washroom facilities shall be
provided for men and women.
b. No person, firm, or corporation shall operate a Golf Driving
Range between the hours of 12 A.M. and 6 A.M.
18.805 Inspections.) It shall be the duty of the Health Officer,
Building Commissioner and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such
inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions
of this article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE IX - MOTION PICTURES THEATERS AND THEATRICALS
18.901 Definitions.)
a. Theatrical shall mean any exhibition, entertainment, or
performance which is musical, dramatic, vaudevillian, satirical or
variety in nature.
b. Motion Picture Theater shall mean any building used for the
purpose of displaying motion pictures for which an admission fee
is charged.
18.902 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Motion Picture Theater or Theatrical either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained
a license as is herein provided.
18.903 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such applications shall also
state the seating capacity of the premises where it is intended to
produce, present, conduct or sponsor the theatrical.
18.904 Regulations.)
a. It shall be unlawful to permit any person, except theater
employees, to remain standing in a hall or room in which a Motion
Picture or Theatrical is presented during the time of such performanr-
b. It shall be unlawful to admit to any Motion picture or
Theatrical more persons than can be accommodated by the seating
arrangements for the premises.
c. All buildings used for displaying Motion picutres and/or
Theatricals must conform to all Building and Fire Code regulations.
18.905 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer, Fire Chief and Building Commissioner to make or cause to be
made such inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance with the
provisions of this article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE X - SHOOTING GALLERIES
18.1001 Definition.) Shooting gallery shall mean a place maintained
for profit and to give patrons an opportunity to practice their skills
at putting guns, darts, or other weapons in line with a target or object
so as to hit same, whether for a score or a prize as in a contest.
18.1002 License Requirement.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, maintain, operate, carry on or manage a
Shooting Gallery, either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1003 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses.
18.1004 Regulations.)
a. Each place upon or in which firearms may be discharged shall be
sufficiently ample to permit the discharge thereon or therein of
firearms without endangering the safety of the public.
b. No Shooting Galleries shall be operated between the hours of
10 P.M. and 9 A.M.
18.1005 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police to make or cuase to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with this article and all other ordinances
:elating thereto.
ARTICLE XI - SKATING RINKS
18.1101 Definition.) Skating Rink shall mean any place containing
a surface or area specially prepared or set aside either for skating
on ice or for skating on rollers.
18.1102 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, maintain, operate, carry on or manage a
Skating Rink either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner,
without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1103 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses.
18.1104 Regulations.)
a. It shall be unlawful to permit music at any public Skating
Rink after the hour of 11:00 P.M.
b. It shall be unlawful to indulge in any improper conduct or to
permit any improper conduct at any public Skating Rink.
18.1105 inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Police
Chief and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such inspections as may
be necessary to insure compliance with this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XII - DEALERS IN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
18.1201 Definitions.) Unless the context otherwise requires, the
following terms as used in this chapter shall be construed according
to the definitions given below:
a. Alcoholic Liquor: Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer,
and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits,
wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
b. Retail Sale: The sale for use or consumption and not for resale.
c. Original Package: Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, ,
keg, hogshead or other receptacle or container, whatsoever, used, corked
or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor,
to contain and to convey and alcoholic liquor.
18.1202 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to sell Alcoholic Liquor either by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a license
as is herein provided.
18.1203 Application.) Applications for such licenses shall be made to
the Village President who is hereby authorized to be the Local Liquor
Control Commissioner and charged with the administration of the Dram
Shop Act, Chapter 43 of the Illinois Revised Statutes. Such application
shall be made in writing and shall contain the following statements and
information:
a. The name, age, address and social security number of the
applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of co -partnership,
the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of
a corporation for profit or a club, the date of incorporation, the
objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the
officers and directors, and if a majority of the stock of such
corporation, in interest, is owned by one person or his nominee, the
name and address of such person.
b. The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and if a
naturalized citizen,the time and place of his naturalization.
c. The character of business of the applicant; and in the case
of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
d. The length of time that said applicant has been in business
of that character, or in the case of the corporation, the date on
which its charter was issued.
e. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the
time application is made.
f. The location and description of the premises or place of
business which is to be operated under such license.
g. A statement as to whether applicant has made similar
application, and the disposition of such application.
h. A statement that applicant has never been convicted of a
felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any
matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of the State or
ordinances of the Village.
i. Whether a previous license by any State or subdivision thereof,
or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reason therefor.
j. A statement that the applicant wiil not violate any of the laws
of the State of Illinois or of the United States in the conduct of his
place of business.
18.1204 Regulations.) Licenses for sale of Alcoholic Liquor shall be
divided into the following classes:
a. LICENSE TYPES:
Class "A" license, which all authorize the sale of'Alcoholic
Liquor for consumption only on the premises specified.
Class "B" license which shall authorize the sale of Alcoholic
Liquor for consumption off the premises only.
Class "C" which shall authorize the sale of Alcoholic Liquor
to club or organization members and guests for consumption on the
premises only.
Class "D" which shall authorize the sale of beer, wine, ale
and other malt based Alcoholic Liquors only, for consumption on the
premises specified.
Class "AA" licenses which shall authorize the sale of
Alcoholic Liquor for consumption only on the premises for such additional
time as may permit the licensee to operate until 4 A.M. on Monday through
Saturday inclusive of each week and until 5 A.M. Sundays and January 1
of each year.
b. NUMBER OF LICENSES:
There shall be issued in the Village of Elk Grove Village no
more than nine (9) Class "A" Liquor License; no more than four (4)
Class "B" Liquor Licenses; no more than two (2) Class "C" Liquor Licenses
and no more thanfive (5) Class "D" Liquor Licenses.
In Addition to the foregoing, the Village President may issue
upon application and payment of the additional fee provided a Class "AA"
Liquor License to any holder of a Class "A" Liquor License when he in his
sole discretion deem it advisable and to the best interest of the
Village to do so.
18.1205 Restrictions.)
a. Issuance: No such license shall be issued to:
1. A person who is not of good character and reputation in
the community in which he resides.
2. A person who is not a citizen of the United States.
3. A person who has been convicted of a felony under any
federal or state law.
4. A person who has been convicted of being the keeper of
or is the keeper of a house of ill -fame.
5. A person who has been convicted of pandering or other
crime or misdeameanor opposed to decency and morality.
6. A person whose license issued under this chapter has been
revoked for cause.
7. A person who at the time of application for renewal of
any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license
under a first application.
8. A copartnership, unless all the members of such co-
partnership shall be qualified to receive a license.
9. A corporation, if any officer, manager or director
thereof, or any stock holder or stockholders owning in the aggregate
more than five percent of the stock of such corporation, would not be
eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than
citizenship and residence within the Village.
10. A person whose place of business is conducted by a
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manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same
qualifications required of the licensee.
11. A person who does not own the premises for which a
license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period
for which the license is to be issued.
12. Any law enforcing public official, Village President, any
member of the Board of Trustees, and no such official shall be interested
in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or
distribution of alcoholic liquor.
b. Closing Hours: it shall be unlawful to sell, permit the
consumption of or make available for consumption Alcoholic Liquor on
the premises where thesame is sold for consumption between the hours
of 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. on any day except Saturday, Sunday and
January 1 of each year, and on Saturday between the hours of 3 A.M.
and 6 A.M., and on Sunday between the hours of 3 A.M. and 12 Noon,
and on January 1 of each year between the hours of 3 A.M. and 6 A.M.
When January 1 falls on a Sunday, no liquor shall be sold between the
hours of 3 A.M. and 12 Noon. The term "premises" used here shall
include in its meaning any portion thereof as well as the whole of
any buildings or real property under the same or similar ownership
or control. These restrictions shall not apply to holders of a
Class "AA" Liquor License defined earlier. The foregoing shall not
be interpreted so as to prevent the sale of food or non-alcoholic
beverages on said premises after the hours specified above.
c. Entry Power: The Local Liquor Control Commissioner hereby
is given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer
to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine
whether any of the provisions of the Dram Shop Act, Illinois Revised
Statutes, Chapter 43, or any rules or regulations adopted by him or
by the State Commission have been or are being violated, and at such
time to examine the premises of said licensee in connection therewith.
d. Minors: - Sale to
1. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of
twenty-one years, or in the case of beer and wine, under the age of
nineteen years to purchase or obtain any Alcoholic Liquor in any
tavern, or other place in the Village where Alcoholic Liquor is sold.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of
twenty-one years, or in the case of beer and wine, under the age of
nineteen years to misrepresent his age for the purpose of purchasing
or obtaining Alcoholic Liquor, beer or wine in any tavern or other
place in the Village where alcoholic liquor, beer or wine is sold.
In every tavern or other place in the Village where
Alcoholic Liquor is sold there shall be displayed at all times in a
prominent place a printed card which shall be supplied by the Clerk
and which shall read substantially as follows:
"WARNING TO MINORS
You are subject to a fine up to $200.00 under the
ordinances of the Village of Elk Grove Village if
you purchase Alcoholic Liquor or misrepresent your
age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining
Alcoholic Liquor."
3. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a reta:; liquor
dealer's license or his agent or employee to suffer or permit any minor
to remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or
situated in the room or place where such licensed premises are located;
provided that this paragraph shall not apply to any minor who is
accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, or to any licensed
premises which derives its principal business from the sale of
services or other commodities than Alcoholic Liquor.
In addition to all other fines and penalties, the Liquor
Control Commissioner may revoke or suspend the retail liquor dealer's
license for any violation of this section.
4. It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit
any minor child of which he or she may be the parent or guardian to
violate any of the provisions of this section.
5. It shall be unlawful to sell, give or deliver Alcoholic
Liquor to any minor.
6. It shall be unlawful for any minor to attend any bar, to
draw, pour or mix any Alcoholic Liquor in any licensed retail premises.
e. Gambling: There shall be no gambling allowed on any premises
licensed to sell alcoholic liquor.
18.1206 Inspections/Examinations/Revocations.) The Local Liquor
Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be
examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a
renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or
suspension has been served as provided h•.• statute, and to examine or
cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or
licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the
performance of his duties, and for such purpose to issue subpoenas
which shall be effective in any part of this State. For the purpose
of obtaining any of the information desired by the Local Liquor Control
Commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on
his behalf, as provided by statute.
The Village Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revise for
cause any liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision
of this Code, or for any violation of any State laws pertaining to
the sale of alcoholic liquor, as provided and in the manner provided
in Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 43, paragraph 149.
M ,iLE XI11 - FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
18.1301 Definition.) Food Vending Vehicle shall mean any vehicle,
including but not limited to wagons, motor vehicles and vehicles propelled
by manpower, used for the transportation of prepared food stuffs,
beverages (not to include intoxicating liquor) or milk or milk products
within the Village for the purpose of retail selling directly to the
public.
18.1302 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to maintain or operate a Food Vending Vehicle, either
by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without first ,
having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1303 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
specify the number of vehicles to be used by the applicant.
18.1304 Regulations.)
a. All such vehicles shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition
and shall be thoroughly cleaned each day they are used.
b. It shall be unlawful to permit stale food, decaying matter,
or any other waste material or product to accumulate in or on any
such vehicle while it is so used.
c. All vehicles shall have the name of the licensed firm written
or printed on the vehicle so Oat it is clearly visible from a distance
of 50 feet.
d. Food Vending Vehicles shall be subject to all applicable
provisions of the regulations governing Food Dealers as described in
this Code.
18.1305 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
ARTICLE XIV - FOOD REFRIGERATION LOCKER PLANTS
18.1401 Definition.) Food Refrigeration Locker Plant when used in this
article shall mean any location or place wherein compartments are
rented, leased or made available to anyone other than the owner of the
establishment for the refrigeration of food, including any beverage
used or intended for human consumption.
18.1402 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to maintain or operate Food Refrigeration Locker Plants
either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without
first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1403 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
specify the number of units to be maintained on the premises, the
size of each unit, and whether a refrigeration unit is maintained in
which food belonging to several industrials will be stored, in addition
to the units rented to individuals.
18.1404 Regulations.)
a. No food shall be stored in any such plant unless such food
has been frozen to a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below
before being so stored, and the lockers or compartments used for the
refrigerated storage of food must be kept at all times at a temperature
below fifteen degrees Fahrenheit.
b. All premises used for the operation of a Food Refrigeration
Locker Plant shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and
shall be cleaned of all refuse, dust and debris at least once every
twenty-four hours.
c. It shall be unlawful to store or keep in such plant any
unwholesome, spoiled, contaminated or adulterated food.
d. No food Refrigeration Locker Plant shall be operated or
conducted in a building which is not constructed in full compliance
with the ordinances of the Village; and no such plant shall be operated
in a frame building, nor in any building other than one where the
floors are so constructed as to bear a live load of one hundred pounds
per square foot.
18.1405 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XV - AUTOMATIC FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES
18.1501 Definition.) Automatic Food/Beverage Vending Machine shall
mean any mechanical container or device used for the sale of any
beverage or article of food, the operation of which is governed or
controlled by the deposit of a coin or token.
18.1502 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to maintain or operate Automatic Food or Beverage
Vending Machines either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1503 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall also
specify the number and type of Automatic Food/Beverage Vending Machines
intended to be operated, a description of each type, and the number
of employees to be involved in servicing the machines.
18.1504 Regulations.)
a) The Village of Elk Grove Village does hereby adopt by
reference "the vending of food and beverages sanitation ordinance and
code" 1965 edition as recommended by the Public Health Service of the
United States Government as its ordinance and code governing the
regulation of Automatic Food/Beverage Vending Machines except insofar
as specific provisions of this Code contradict same. The Village Clerk
shall retain three copies of same at the Village Hall in accordance
with legal requirements.
b) Operator's Name/Address: There shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on each machine the name, address and telephone number of the
person responsible for the maintenance of such machine.
. c. No Automatic Food/Beverage Vending Machine shall be located
in any premises that expose the food to danger from improper handling,
dust, dirt, flies, vermin or other contamination.
18.1505 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XVI - FOOD DEALERS
18.1601 Definition.) Food Dealer shall mean any establishment, firm,
corporation or person engaged in the retail sale of food stuff,
beverages (other than intoxicating liquor) or milk/milk products directly
to the public for the purpose of household use and consumption.
18.1602 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate as a Food Dealer either by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a license
as is herein provided.
18.1603 Application.) An application for a license under this
article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of
this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such application
shall also specify the number of employees to be employed by the
applicant in his business.
18.1604 Regulations.)
a. No person, firm or corporation shall offer for sale, or keep
for the purpose of selling of offering for sale, any food of any kind
Intended for human consumption which is spoiled or tainted or is
unwholesome and unfit for human consumption for any reason. All such
tainted and unwholesome food may be condemned by the Health Officer,
and seized and destroyed by him or any policeman.
b. All persons engaged in handling or coming in contact with
food intended for sale for human consumption shall keep themselves
clean, both as- to person and clothing.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with
or is a carrier of any infectious or contagious disease to handle
or to be engaged in the care of or preparation of any such food, and
It shall be unlawful to permit any such person to be employed in or
about any premises where food is stored, prepared or sold, or to
deliver such food.
18.1605 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances related thereto.
ARTICLE XViI - FOOD PROCESSORS
18.1701 Definition.) Food Processor shall mean any place, establishment
or operation where food is manufactured, processed, prepared, handled,
or offered for sale at wholesale, or kept or stored for any of these
purposes.
18.1702 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate as a Food Processor either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained
a license as is herein provided.
18.1703 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this
Code relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall
also specify the number of employees to be employed by the applicant
In his business.
18.1704 Regulations.)
a. Premises used for the sale or storage of food intended for
human consumption must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. It
shall be unlawful to permit any accumulation of refuse or waste of
any kind to remain therein for more than twenty-four hours, and it shall
be unlawful to permit any decaying animal or plant material to remain
on such premises. No dogs, cats or other animals shall be permitted
on such premises.
b. All persons engaged in handling or coming in contact with
food intended for sale for human consumption shall keep themselves
clean, both as to person and clothing.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with or
is a carrier of any infectious or contagious disease to handle or to
be engaged in the care of or preparation of any such food, and it
shall be unlawful to permit any such person to be employed in or
about any premises where food is stored, prepared or sold, or to
deliver such food.
d. No license shall be issued for any Food Processor operation
which does not comply with the Illinois State Statutes pertaining
thereto.
18.1705 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances related thereto.
ARTICLE XVIII - RESTAURANTS
18.1801 Definition.) Restaurant shall mean any place where food or
drink (other than alcoholic liquor) is prepared or served to the public
for consumption on the premises.
18.1802 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Restaurant either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.1803 Applications.) An application for a license under this ,
article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of
this Code relating to applications for licenses.
18.1804 Regulations.)
a. No person, firm or corporation shall offer for sale, or keep
for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any food of any kind
intended for human consumption which is spoiled or tainted or is
unwholesome and unfit for human consumption for any reason.
b. All persons engaged in handling or coming in contact with
food intended for sale for human consumption shall keep themselves
clean, both as to person and clothing. It shall be unlawful for any
person who is afflicted with, or is a carrier of, any infectious or
contagious disease to handle or be engaged in the care or preparation
of any such food; and it shall be unlawful to permit any such person
to be employed in or about any premises where food is stored, prepared
or sold, or to deliver such food.
c. Samples of food, drink and other substances may be taken and
examined by the Health Officer as often as may be necessary for the
detection of unwholesomeness or adulteration. The Health Officer may
condemn and forbid the sale of, or cause to be removed or destroyed,
any food or drink which is unwholesome or adulterated.
d. Every restaurant shall be provided with adequate and conven-
iently located toilet facilities conforming with the ordinances of the
Village. In Restaurants hereafter constructed, toilet rooms shall
not open directly into any room in which food, drink or utensils are
handled or stored. The doors of all toilet rooms shall be self -
closing. Toilet rooms shall be kept in a clean condition, in good
repair, and well lighted and ventilated. Hand -washing signs shall
be posted in each toilet room used by employees.
e. Running water under pressure shall be easily accessible to
all rooms in which food is prepared or utensils are washed, and the
water supply shall be adequate, and of a safe, sanitary quality.
f. Adequate and convenient hand -washing facilities shall be
provided, including hot and cold running water.
g. All multi -use utensils and all show and display cases or
windows, counters, shelves, tables, refrigerating equipment, sinks
and other equipment or utensils used in connection with the operation
of a Restaurant shall be so constructed as to be easily cleaned and
shall be kept in good repair. Utensils containing or plated with
cadmium or lead shall not be used. Provided, that solder containing
lead may be used for jointing.
h. A.! equipment, including display cases or windows, counters,
shelves, tables, refrigerators, stoves, hoods and sinks shall be kept
clean and free from dust, dirt, insects and other contaminating
material. All cloths used by waiters, chefs and other employees
shall be clean. Single -service containers shall be used only once.
All multi -use eating and drinking utensils shall be thoroughly
cleaned and effectively subjected to an approved bactericidal process
after each usage. All multi -use utensils used in the preparation or
serving of food and drink shall be thoroughly cleaned and effectively
subjected to an approved bactericidal process immediately following
the day's operation. Drying cloths, if used, shall be clean and shall
be used for no other purpose.
No article, polish or other substance containing any cyanide
preparation or other poisonous material shall be used for the cleaning
or polishing of utensils.
i. After bactericidal treatment, utensils shall be stored in a
clean, dry place protected from flies, dust and other contamination,
and shall be handled in such a manner as to prevent contamination as
far as practicable. Single -service utensils shall be purchased only
in sanitary containers, shall be stored therein in a clean, dry place
until used, and shall be handled in a sanitary manner.
j. All wastes shall be properly disposed of, and all garbage
and trash shall be kept in suitable receptacles, in such manner as not
to become a nuisance.
k. All readily perishable food and drink shall be kept at or
below 500 F except when being prepared or served. Waste water from
refrigeration equipment shall be properly disposed of.
1. All food and drink shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage,
and so prepared as to be safe for human consumption. All milk, fluid
milk products, ice cream and other frozen desserts served shall be from
approved sources. Milk and fluid milk products shall be served in the
individual original containers in which they were received from the
distributor or from a bulk container equipped with an approved dispensing
device. Provided, that this requirement shall not apply to cream,
which may be served from the original bottle or from a dispenser approved
for such service. All oysters, clams, and mussels shall be from
approved sources, and if shucked shall be kept until used in the
containers in which they were placed at the shucking plant.
m. All food and drink shall be stored, displayed and served as
to be protected from dust, flies, vermin, depredation and pollution by
rodents, unnecessary handling, droplet infection, overhead leakage,
and other contamination. No animals or fowls shall be kept or allowed
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n any room in which food or drink is prepared or stored. All means
necessary for the elimination of flies, roaches, and rodents shall be
used.
n. The premises of all Restaurants shall be kept clean and
free of litter or rubbish. None of the operations connected with
a Restaurant shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping
quarters. Adequate lockers or dressing rooms shall be provided for
employees' clothing and shall be kept clean. Soiled linens, coats and
aprons shall be kept in containers provided for this purpose.
18.1805 Inspections.) At least once every six months the Health
Officer shall inspect every restaurant located within the Village.
In case the Health Officer discovers a violation of any item of
sanitation, he shall make a second inspection after the lapse of
such time as he deems necessary for the defect to be remedied, and
the second inspection shall be used in determining compliance with
the requirements of this article. Any violation of the sai., requirement
of this article on such second inspection shall call for immediate
revocation.
One copy of the inspection report shall be posted by the Health
Officer upon an inside wall of the restaurant, and said inspection
report shall not be defaced or removed by any person except the Health
Officer. Another copy of the inspection report shall be filed with
the records of the Health Department.
The person operating the Restaurant shall upon request of the
Health Officer permit access to all parts of the establishment and
shall permit copying any or all records of food purchased.
ARTICLE XIX - FOOD CATERERS
18.1901 Definitions.) Food Caterer shall mean any place where food or
drink (other than alcoholic liquor) is prepared solely for the purpose
of delivery to another location for consumption.
18.1902 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Food Catering Service either by himself or through an agent,
employee or partner, without first having obtained a license as is
herein provided.
18.1903 Applications.) An Application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this ode
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall include
the number of vehicles to be used for delivering food.
18.1904 Regulations.)
a. No person, firm or corporation shall offer for sale, or keep
for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any food of any kind
intended for human consumption which is spoiled or tainted or is unwhole-
some and unfit for human consumption for any reason.
b. All persons engaged in handling or coming in contact with food
intended for sale for human consumption shall keep themselves clean, both
as to person and clothing. It shall be unlawful for any person who is
afflicted with or is a carrier of, any infectious or contagious disease to
handle or be engaged in the care or preparation of any such food; and it
shall be unlawful to permit any such person to be employed in or about any
premises where food is stored or prepared for delivery.
c. Samples of food, drink and other substances may be taken and
examined by the Health Officer as often as may be necessary for the
detection of unwholesomeness or adulteration. The Health Officer may
condemn and forbid the sale of, or cause to be removed or destroyed, any
food or drink which is unwholesome or adulterated.
d. All vehicles used to deliver food or drink shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition.
e. It shall be unlawful to permit stale food, decaying matter, or
any other waste material or product to accumulate in or on any such vehicle
while it is so used.
18.1905 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health Officer
to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the provisions of this article and all other ordinances
relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XX - AMBULANCES
18.2001 Definition.) Ambulance shall mean any vehicle for the conveyance
of the sick or injured for which a fee is charged.
18.2002 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to'conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or manage
an Ambulance Service either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without having first obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2003 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify
the number of vehicles to be used and the place or places from which it
is intended to operate.
18.2004 Regulations.)
a. Every person licensed and operating any ambulance under the
provisions of this article shall display on the vehicle a metal plate
or other suitable emblem having stamped or plainly marked thereon the
words ''AMBULANCE''.
b. Every ambulance attendant must present to the Board of Health
evidence of his qualifications to fill such position and must demonstrate
his ability to render emergency first aid.
c. No person shall operate an ambulance in excess of lawful speed or
use a siren on such vehicle unless actually responding to an emergency call
requiring emergency speeds.
d. No sick or injured person shall be conveyed against his will by any
ambulance from the place where he was overcome by sickness or from the scene
of the accident in which he was injured; provided that if such sick or
injured person is unable to give any direction in his own behalf and there
is no immediate relative present to direct where he shall be taken, such
sick or injured person shall be conveyed to the nearest licensed hospital
that will receive him.
e. Immediately after the conveyance of a sick or injured person to
any public or private hospital or the removal therefrom, or the conveyance or
removal of any such person from any place within the Village to another place
within the Village or beyond its limits, and within one-half hour from the time ,
of the removal of such person from any ambulance, the person owning or operating
such ambulance shall cause to be given to the Police Department at the Municipal
Building, of the removal of such sick or injured person, giving the name and
address of said sick or injured person whenever possible and the place from
which he or she was taken and where removed to; and within twenty-four hours
after the removal of such sick or injured person from such ambulance, the
person owning or operating the same shall cause a complete report in writing
to be filed at the headquarters of the Police Department, giving the name and
address of the sick or injured person so conveyed, the place of the accident
if any occurred, the place from which he or she was taken, where taken to,
whether removed on account of sickness or injury, the name of the attending
physician, whether so moved on the direction of a physician, a description
of such sink or injured person if unidentified, and such other information
as may be required by the Village Chief of Police.
All provisions of this article shall apply with equal force in case
such sick or injured person shall die before being conveyed in such ambulance
or dies while being conveyed therein.
18.2005 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such inspections as
may be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXI - AUCTIONEERS
18.2101 Definitions.) Auctioneer shall mean an individual person
employed to sell or put up material goods, chattel or real estate
at auction for another or for himself, regardless of who owns such
property.
18.2102 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate as an Auctioneer either by himself or through an
agent, employee or partner without first having obtained a license as is
herein provided.
18.2103 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this code
relating to applications for licenses.
18.2104 Regulations.)
a. All provisions of this article relating to an Auctioneer shall
apply equally to any licensed employee of an Auctioneer.
b. It shall be the duty of every Auctioneer before beginning an
auction of any kind whatever, to state fully the terms and conditions
upon which the sale will be made and to announce to the persons present
the character, quality and description of the property offered for sale.
c. No Auctioneer shall sell or offer for sale at public auction
any real or personal property at or in any place, house, store, or
building, other than in the place, house store or building designated in
his license and where he is authorized to act as an Auctioneer except upon
a special permit therefor issued by the Village Clerk.
An application for said special permit shall be made in
writing to the Village Clerk, setting forth the place at which he desires
to conduct an auction, the number of days to be occupied in making such
sale or conducting such auction and a schedule of property to be sold
at such auction sale. If such special permit shall be issued by the
Village Clerk, the applicant therefore shall pay to the Village twenty-
five dollars ($25.00) per day for each day or part of a day such sale shall
occupy. No special permit shall be issued to any person except a licensed
Auctioneer.
d. No real or personal property shall be sold at auction, or exposed
for sale, by any person in any public way in the Village.
e. No Auctioneer shall procure any person to make a fictitious bid,
or shall conspire with any person to make a fictitious bid, or shall him-
self fictitiously raise any bids at any auction sale of real or personal
property.
18.2105 Exemption.) The provisions of this article shall not be applic-
able to auction sales conducted by trustees or public officers acting under
jurisdictional order or process, or by virtue of any power or authority
contained in a mortgage or trust deed.
18.2106 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXII - BARBER SHOPS
18.2201 Definition.) Barber shop shall mean any building, room, place
or establishment wherein the occupation is carried on of shaving or
trimming the beard or cutting and dressing the hair of patrons for a fee.
The term shall also include a tonsorial parlor and barber school.
18.2202 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Barber Shop either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2203 Application.) An application for said license shall be made in
conformity with the general requirements of this code relating to appli-
cations for licenses. In addition, the applicant shall state the number
of barber chairs used or installed.
18.2204 Regulations.)
a. It shall be the duty of every person licensed to conduct a
barber shop to at all times keep the licensed premises in a clean and
properly sanitary condition. All necessary measures shall be taken to
properly safeguard the life and health of patrons and all persons engaged
therein against communicable and contagious diseases.
b. No person shall be permitted to be employed or engaged in the
shaving, hair -cutting or other tonsorial work on patrons who shall be
afflicted with any communicable or contagious disease.
c. All persons employed or working in the licensed premises as barbers
shall keep themselves and th,;r clothing clean, and shall be required to
wash their hands immediately before serving a customer.
d. All receptacles, finger bowls, utensils, vessels and appliances
shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Separate receptacles
shall be provided for soiled towels and separate receptacles for receiving
discarded shavings and other paper.
e. All towels and wash clothes shall be cleaned and sanitized
before being used.
f. No barber shop shall be located or conducted except as an indepen-
dent unit, completely equipped as such and separated from any living, dining
or sleeping apartment, restaurant or food establishment.
g. No license shall be issued to any applicant whose proposed place
of business or methods and equipment do not comply with the applicable
provisions of the Illinois State Statutes.
18.2205 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health Officer
to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the provisions of this article and all other ordinances
relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XXIII - BUILDING CONTRACTORS
18.2301 Definition.) Building Contractor shall mean and include anyone
engaged in the business of constructing, altering or repairing buildings
or structures or sidewalks or street pavements including but not limited
to cement or concrete contracting, either flat, form or wall work; or as
a masonry contractor; or as a carpenter contractor. Provided that the
provisions of this article shall not be construed to require a license
for the operation of the business of plumbing contractor, or for electrical
contractors who have registered as such pursuant to the provisions of this
ordinance relating to electrical contractors.
18.2302 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to operate as a Building Contractor either by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a license as is
herein provided.
18.2303 Application.) An application for a Building Contractor's license
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. The application shall also set
forth the number of individual employees of the applicant which shall be
operating under such license, the type of contracting activity for which a
license is requested, and a statement that the applicant agrees to comply
with the Building Codes of Elk Grove Village (Ordinance No. 833) and all
other provisions of this code relating to or regulating the activities
engaged in by said applicant.
18.2304 Regulations.)
a. Any person doing business as a subcontractor shall.be construed
as engaged in the business of Building Contractor for which a license is
required by this article.
b. It shall be the absolute and irrevocable responsibility of all
Building Contractors licensed hereunder to secure the appropriate and
necessary building permits required by the Elk Grove Village Building
Code (Ordinance No.833) before undertaking to construct, alter, repair,
add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish the whole or any
part of any building, structure or sidewalk or street pavements.
c. It shall also be the duty of all Building Contractors licensed
hereunder to comply with all the provisions of this Code relating to or
regulating their activities as Building Contractors and, in addition thereto,
to remove or cause to be removed at least once a week from the site of said
Building Contractor's activities all trash, refuse and waste materials.
d. Building Contractors shall at all times keep the site of activities
in an orderly condition, free from standing water, unguarded dangerous
implements, and health and safety hazards.
e. Building Contractors shall not obstruct traffic, streets or
sidewalks nor permit dirt or waste materials from falling or being carried
onto such public ways.
18.2305 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer, Building Commissioner, Chief of Police and Fire Chief to make or
cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance
with the provisions of this article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXIV - CAR WASHES, COIN -OPERATED, MANUAL OR
ATTENDANT -OPERATED
18.2401 Definition.) Car wash shall mean any building, structure or place
in the Village containing equipment used in the business of washing motor
vehicles whether coin -operated, automatic, manual or attendant -operated.
18.2402 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or manage
a Car Wash either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, with-
out first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2403 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify
the type of Car Wash facility and the number of washing stalls to be used
in the car washing operation.
18.2404 Regulations.)
a. The construction, operation and maintenance of Car Washes shall
be done in accordance with the provisions of all applicable codes of the
Village of Elk Grove Village.
b. No building, structure or part thereof shall be used in any way
so as to endanger the health or property of the employees or of the public.
All floors or other surfaces shall be kept in good order and repair.
c. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in this activity to
permit any refuse resulting from this work to accumulate on or about the
licensed premises.
18.2405 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health Officer
and Building Commissioner to make or cause to be made such inspections as may
be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all
other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXV - DANCING .SCHOOLS
18.2501 Definitions.) Dancing School shall mean any building, room
enclosure, premises, place or establishment in the Village where instruction
in the art of dancing or dancing lessons are given, and where a charge or
fee for such instruction or lessons is made, paid or received.
18.2502 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on, or manage
a Dancing School either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, ,
without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2503 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify the
number of instructors engaged or to be engaged therein.
18.2504 Regulations.) All Dancing Schools shall comply with the sanitary
and health regulations of the Village and in accordance with the provisions
of all applicable codes of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
18.2505 Inspection.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health Officer
to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the provisions of this article and all other ordinances
relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXVI - DAY CARE CENTERS
18.2601 Definition.) Day Care Center shall mean any institution or place
in which are received three (3) or more children not of common parentage,
apart from their parents or guardian, under the age of six (6) years, for
care during part or all of the day between 6 A.M. and 9 P.M. The term is
further construed to include similar units operating under any other name
whatsoever with or without stated educational pruposes.
18.2602 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct, engage in, operate, carry on or manage a Day Care
Center either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without
first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2603 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to application for licenses. Such application shall contain
(a) the location of the Day Car Center for which a license is sought;
(b) the number of children to be cared for; (c) the name and address of the
applicant if any individual and if a firm, partnership, or association, of
every member thereof, and in the case of a corporation, the principal address
of the corporation and name and address of its officers; and (d) the name of
the person or persons under whose management or supervision the Day Care
Center will be conducted.
18.2604 Regulations.)
a. The premises and facilities used in a Day Care Center shall comply
with all building, zoning, f;-e, health, and sanitation regulations of the
Village of Elk Grove Village.
b. The Day Care Center shall comply with the program standards as set
forth in the Illinois "Minimum Standards for Licensed Day Care Centers."
18.2605 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer, Building Commissioner, and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made
such inspections to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXV11 - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
18.2701 Definition.) Electrical Contractor shall mean any person, firm
or corporation engaged in the business of installing or altering by contract,
equipment and electrical appliances for the utilization of electricity
supplied by light, heat or power, not including radio apparatus or equipment
for wireless reception of sounds and signals, and not including apparatus,
conductors, or other equipment insalled for or by public utilities, including
common carriers, which are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce
Commission, for use in their operation as public utilities; but the term
"Electrical Contractor" does not include employees employed by such con-
tractor to do or supervise such work.
18.2702 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to operate as an Electrical Contractor either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a
license as herein provided.
18.2703 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify the
number of employees to be employed by the licensee.
18.2704 Regulations.)
a. It shall be unlawful for any person registered under the pro'.:sions
of this article to install any electrical appliances, wiring or fixtures
without strict compliance with the ordinance relating to such fixtures, and
it shall be unlawful for any such person, firm or corporation to do any such
work without having obtained such permits as may be required.
b. Any Electrical Contractor who is registered as such in any other
municipality in this State shall not be required to pay a fee for being
registered in this Village; but every person, firm or corporation doing
business in the Village as an Electrical Contractor shall secure a certificate
of registration. Such certificate shall be issued without charge to Electrical
Contractors registered as such under the ordinances of any other municipality
in this State.
c. It shall be unlawful for any Registered Electrical Contractor to
secure or furnish a permit for the installation, alteration and repair of
electrical wires and apparatus to any person not entitled to such permit
under the regulations of this Code.
18.2705 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Building
Commissioner to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other ord-
inances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXVIII - FLORISTS
18.2801 Definition.) Florists shall mean any building, place or establishment
used for selling, at retail or wholesale, cut flowers, bridal boquets, funeral
floral designs or growing plants.
18.2802 Licnese Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or manage
a Florist either by himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without
having first obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.2803 Application.) An application for a license under this article shall
be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code relating
to applications for licenses.
18.2804 Regulations.)
a. No owner or operator of a Florist shall permit any dead or dying
vegetation to remain in or upon the premises so as to cause disagreeable odors.
b. Every location, place or establishment where the business of a Florist
is conducted, managed or carried on shall be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition and free from vermin.
c. No decayed, decaying, unwholesome, contaminated or diseased flowers
or plants shall be allowed to remain in or about said establishment.
d. No licensee shall sell or offer for sale any flowers or plants the
sale of which is restricted by federal or state law.
18.2805 Inspections.) It shall be the responsihility of the Health Officer
to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the provisions of this article and all oth(-: ordinances
relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXIX - ICE DEALERS/ICE-VENDING MACHINES
18.2901 Definitions)
a. Ice Dealer shall mean any person, firm or corpora-
tion engaged in the business of retail sale of ice for domestic
use.
b. Ice -Vending Machine shall mean any mechanical con-
tainer or device used or intended to be used for retail sale of
Ice for domestic use, the operation of which is governed or
controlled by the deposit of a coin or token.
18.2902 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to operate as an Ice Dealer or to operate or
maintain Ice Vending Machines, either by himself or through an
agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a
license as is herein provided.
18.2903 Application) An application for a license under this
Article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such appli-
cation shall specify the number and location of Ice -Vending Machines
to be operated by the licensee in the Village. In all cases the
owner of the Ice -Vending Machine shall be the licensee and shall
be responsible for paying the applicable fee.
18.29o4 Regulations)
a. All ice sold for domestic use must be free from any
and all harmful materials.
b. Upon approval of a license application for an Ice -
Vending Machine, the Village Clerk shall issue a sticker or tag
which shall be affixed to the Ice -Vending Machine so as to be
clearly visible when in use.
c. The name, address and telephone number of the
Individual in charge of maintenance must be clearly visible on
the machine.
18.2905 Inspections) It shall be the responsibility of the
Health Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections
as may be necessary to assure compliance with the provisions
of this article and all other Ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXX - JUNK PEDDLERS
18.3001 Definitions)
a. Junk shall mean and Include old iron, chain, brass,
copper, tin, lead, or other base metals, old rope, old bags,
rags, waste, empty bottles of different kinds and sizes when
the number of each kind or size is less than one gross, and all
articles and things discarded or no longer used as a manufactured
article composed of, or consisting of, any one or more of the
materials or articles herein mentioned.
b. Junk Peddler shall mean every person who uses a
junk wagon as defined herein and travels from place to place
within the Village for the purpose of purchasing junk or of
collecting junk for resale or makes a business of purchasing
junk from anyone who desires to sell it and carries it away
upon purchasing or collecting it.
c. Junk Wagon shall mean every truck, wagon, automo-
bile, push cart or other vehicle used by a Junk Peddler in
the collection, disposition or transportation of junk from
one place to another.
18.3002 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to operate as a Junk Peddler either by
himself or through an agent, employee or partner, without first
having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.3003 Application) An application for a license under this
Article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to applications for licenses.
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18.3004 Regulations)
a. No Junk Peddler shall receive any article or thing
by way of pledge or pawn nor shall such peddler loan or advance
any sum of money on the security of any article or thing,
b. No person licensed as a Junk Peddler shall receive
or hold a license to conduct the business of a pawn broker,
second hand dealer or itinerant dealer in second hand clothing,
c. No Junk Peddler shall purchase any article whatsoever
from any minor without the written consent of the minor's parent
or guardian.
d. No Junk Peddler shall conduct his business between
the hours of 7:00 o'clock P.M. and 6:00 o'clock A.M. nor shall
he sell, purchase or collect any junk on Sundays or holidays.
18.3005 Inspection) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief
of Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this
article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXI - KENNELS, ANIMAL HOSPITALS AND PET SHOPS
18.3101 Definition) Kennels, Animal Hospitals and Pet Shops
shall mean any establishment where dogs and other small.animals
are housed, bred, hospitalized, groomed or sold.
18.3102 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry
on or manage a Kennel, Animal Hospital or Pet Shop either by him-
self or through an agent, employee or partner, without first having
obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.3103 Application) An application for a license under this
Article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such applica-
tion shall specify the maximum number of animals which can be
housed at one time.
18.3104 Regulations)
a. Every place used as a Kennel, Animal Hospital, or
Pet Shop shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and
no refuse or waste material shall be allowed to remain thereon
for more than 24 hours.
b. All animals shall be humanely treated; and any
animal having any disease shall be properly isolated and treated.
18.3105 Inspection) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this
article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXII - LAUNDRIES, LAUNDROMATS, DRY CLEANING
ESTABLISHMENTS AND DRY CLEANERS
18.3201 Definitions)
a. Laundry shall mean any place, building, structure,
room, establishment or portion thereof which is used for the
purpose of washing, drying, starching or Ironing shirts, dresses,
collars, cuffs, or other wearing apparel, table, bed or other
household linens, towels, curtains, draperies, bedding or other
washable fabrics, for the general public.
b. Laundromat shall mean any place, building, structure,
room, establishment or portion thereof having within such premises
one or more self service coin -operated washing machines which are
rented, leased or.hired out to the general public for a considera-
tion and for use upon such premises.
c. Dry Cleaning Establishment shall mean and include any
structure, store building, or other place for the service of dry
cleaning, wet cleaning and a process incidental to dry cleaning,
dyeing, spotting, and /or finishing any fabric is rendered for
hire, or is sold, resold or offered for sale or resale.
d. Automatic Dry Cleaner shall mean any place, building,
structure, room establishment or portion thereof having within
such premises one or more automatic dry cleaning machines.
e. Automatic Dry Cleaning Machine shall mean any device
or apparatus for the cleaning of clothes or fabrics and designed
to be used or operated by any person but the owner thereof, or
an employee of the owner thereof, which machine or device makes
use of or contains a chemical solvent or substance which may
cause harm to human beings by reason of inhalation or contact.
18.3202 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate,
carry on or manage a Laundry, Laundromat, Dry Cleaning Establish-
ment or Dry Cleaners, either by himself or through an agent,
employee or partner, without first having obtained a license as
is herein provided.
18.3203 Application) An application for a license under this
article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such
application shall state the number of self-service coin -operated
machines proposed to be used in said business for the washing,
drying, dry cleaning or other laundry or dry cleaning processes.
18.3204 Regulations)
a. All persons owning or operating establishments licensed
under this section shall comply with applicable provisions of the
Building Code and Fire Prevention Code.
b. Before any operation shall begin under a license for
the business of Dry Cleaning in which flammable liquids having a
flash point below one hundred forty (140) degrees Fahrenheit
(closed cup tester) are used as herein provided, the licensee shall
file with the Fire Chief, in writing,the name of the person
designated by him to have charge of the room, the equipment, the
flammable liquids to be used and the handling and using of same
during the conduct of such method of business of Dry Cleaning.
c. Step by step operating instructions shall be posted
conspicuously near each coin -operated machine provided for public
use.
d, Each machine used in this activity shall be checked
daily and at all times be properly maintained and kept in a safe
condition for public use.
e. In addition to any other fire extinguishing equipment
required by law, there must be kept on the premises at all times
in a conspicuous and easily accessible place one or more portable
fire extinguishers adequate to extinguish any oil, electrical, or
other fires that might occur in connection with any machinery on
the premises. Such extinguishers shall be of a number and type
prescribed or approved by the Elk Grove Fire Department.
f. A telephone shall be maintained for public use on the
premises with the following telephone numbers prominently posted
nearby: those of the Police Department, Fire Department, and per-
sons) connected with the business to be notified in the event
of service failure or emergency.
g. That area used by the public must be adequately lighted
during business hours.
h. A "No Loitering" sign shall be prominently displayed.
I. Every Dry Cleaning Establishment shall be equipped with
an asbestos blanket of a size not less than six feet by nine feet.
Said blanket shall be placed inside of dry cleaning rooms near the
door thereof and in such position that it shall be accessible for
use in case of fire.
J. Every person engaged in the business of dry cleaning
or spotting shall provide proper facilities and equipment for the
separate handling of cleaned and soiled articles, and no clean
article shall be allowed to come in contact with any uncleaned or
soiled article of any kind at any time.
k. Vapors or odors emanating from any Dry Cleaning Estab-
lishment shall not be permitted at any time to become a nuisance
to any portion of the premises in which such establishment is
located, nor to any adjoining or nearby premises.
1. Tanks for the storage of any volatile flammable
liquids used In connection with Dry Cleaning plants shall be in
accordance with National Fire Underwriters standards.
m. There shall be present in every self-service coin -
operated establishment an attendant during all operational hours
of the establishment. The attendant shall not permit any person
under the age of 15 years to operate any such machine.
18.3205 Inspections) It shall be the responsibility of the
Building Commissioner and Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such
inspections as may be necessary to insure compliance with the provi-
sions of this article and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXIII - LIVERIES
18.3301 Definition) Livery shall mean any business in which vehicles
are used to carry passengers for hire, providing no passenger shall
be transported unless the passenger has previously arranged for the
transportation in advance by telephone or written order.
18.3302 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage In, maintain, operate, carry on
or manage a Livery either by himself or through an agent, employee
or partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein
provided.
18.3303 Application) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this
Code relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall
specify the number of vehicles to be used by the licensee.
18.3304 Regulations)
a. The Village Clerk shall issue in numerical order
suitable tags or stickers for each Livery vehicle. Such tag or
sticker shall be attached to the front right windshield on each Livery
while it is in use, and may be transferred to any Livery put into
service to replace one withdrawn from service.
b. The licensee shall notify the Clerk of the motor number
and state license number of each Livery operated and of the corre:.
ponding municipal tag or sticker number.
c. All livery vehicles operated by one licensee shall have
identical, uniform exterior color or colors.
d. It shall be the duty of every driver of a Livery to obey
all traffic rules established by State Statute or Village Ordinance,
e. It shall be the duty of the driver of any Livery to
accept as passenger any person who seeks to so use the Livery
provided such person is not intoxicated and conducts himself in
an orderly manner, and has previously contacted the Livery -
operator in accordance with the terms of this article.
f. No person shall be admitted to a Livery occupied
by a passenger without the consent of the passenger.
g. The driver shall take his passenger to his destina-
tion by the most direct available route from the place where the
passenger enters the Livery.
follows:
h. The fare schedule for Livery service shall be as
1. For fares originating within Elk Grove Village and
terminating at a location other than O'Hare Airport, or for fares
originating at a point other than O'Hare Airport and terminating
In Elk Grove Village, the fare will be fifty-five (55C) cents per
mile.
2. For fares originating in that part of the Village
lying east of Route 53 and terminating at O'Hare Field, or vice
versa, the fare will be six dollars ($6.00) and for every subsequent
adult, one dollar ($1.00).
3. For fares originating in that part of the Village
lying west of Route 53 and terminating at O'Hare Field, or vice
versa, the fare will be seven dollars ($7.00), and for every subse-
quent adult, one dollar ($1.00).
4. With respect to items 1, 2, and 3, all minors who
are a child (under age 12) of an adult passenger shall be trans-
ported at no extra cost.
5. With respect to items 2 and 3, a passenger may, by
prior arrangement, obtain a discount by means of pre -purchasing a
ticket for a minimum of four (4) rides, which said rate to be•
establsihed between the licensee and the passenger.
1. A copy of the fare schedule set out herein shall be
posted in a place visible to passengers in all Liveries licensed by
the Village of Elk Grove Village.
J. No Livery shall be operated unless it bears a state
license duly issued; and no such Livery shall be operated unless it
is equipped with proper brakes, lights, tires, horn, muffler, rear
vision mirror, and windshield wiper in good condition.
k. No two licensees shall have the same exterior color
or colors for their Livery vehicle or vehicles.
1. No person shall drive a Livery, or be hired or per-
mitted to do so, unless he is duly licensed by the Secretary of State
of Illinois to operate a vehicle transporting fare paying passengers.
m. No Livery shall be operated unless it is covered by a
bond or public liability policy, as required by State Statute, and
in addition, an excess liability policy which provides company limits
of $50,000/100,000 for each person and occurrence, underlying limits
of $50,000/100,000 for each person and occurrence, and total limits
of $100,000/300,000 for each person and occurrence, and Property
Liability Damage of $25,000 for each accident.
18.3305 Inspections) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief of
Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXIV - NURSERIES
18.3401 Definition.) Nurseries shall mean any location or place where
trees (including Christmas trees), shrubs, vines, flowers and other
plant vegetation are grown or arranged for sale at retail or wholesale.
18.3402 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Nursery either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.3403 Application.) An application for a license under this article ,
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses.
18,3404 Regulations.).
a. No owner or operator of a Nursery shall permit any dead or
dying vegetation to remain in or upon the premises so as to cause
disagreeable odors.
b. Every location, place or establishment where the business of
a Nursery is conducted, managed or carried on shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition and free from vermin.
c. No person, firm or corporation, other than licensed Nurseries,
shall be authorized to sell Christmas trees, unless the licensee shall
deposit with the Village a cash bond in the amount of $100.00 for
each location for which a license is issued. Such bond shall be refunded
to the licensee within five (5) days after the discontinuance or
termination of such sale, provided that all trees, branches, and parts
thereof have been removed from the premises and that the premises have
been left in a clean and orderly condition.
18.3405 inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXV - NURSING HOMES
18.3501 Definition.) Nursing Home shall mean any institution, place
or residence used for reception or care for a period longer than
twenty-four hours of three or more children or infants apart from their
parents. A Nursing Home is further defined to mean any institution
used for the reception or care of persons who are dependent or not
capable of properly caring for themselves, and shall be understood to
include homes for the aged or infirmed, orphan asylums, refuges and
shelters, and also boarding homes caring for three or more women with
their children when such children are less than fourteen years of age.
18.3502 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Nursing Home either by himself or through an agent, without
first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.3503 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall state
the location or proposed location of the Nursing Home, the purpose for
which it is to be opened, conducted or maintained, the accommodations
for the inmates thereof, the nature and kind of care, instruction or
benefits given or proposed to be given therein, the name and address of
the offic als and/or board of officials conducting, managing or main-
taining said Nursing Home, the name of the superintendent or person in
charge of said Nursing Home, the name and address of the chief
physician, surgeon or attending physician or surgeon, or the names and
addresses of the Board of Physicians or Surgeons attending therein if
there is such a board.
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18.3504 Regulations.)
a. In every such Nursing Home each room occupied or to be occupied
by inmates shall be of such dimensions as shall give each inmate not
less than four hundred cubic feet of air space. Every such room shall
have at least one window connecting with the external air for each four
beds. Said window shall be of such dimensions as shall secure to each
inmate at least one thousand five hundred cubic feet of fresh air per
hour by ventilation, or in case said window shall not secure one
thousand five hundred cubic feet of fresh air per hour by natural
ventilation then each room shall in addition thereto, be fitted with
such appliances for ventilation as shall secure to each inmate in said
room at least one thousand five hundred cubic feet of fresh air per
hour. Each bed shall have at least forty square feet of floor space,
and in every room or dormitory containing more than one bed, the beds
shall be so arranged as to leave a passageway of not less than two feet
horizontally on all sides of such bed.
b. Each ward or wing of said home shall have running water
furnished in one or more places, either in said ward or convenient
thereto so that the same shall be adequate and convenient to the occu-
pants thereof. The plumbing, water closets, bathrooms and sanitary
appliances and equipment shall be constructed in accordance with all
ordinances relating thereto. The floor of the cellar or basement in
the building used as a home shall be properly cemented so as to be
watertight.
c. The halls of each floor shall be open to the external air with
suitable windows, and shall have no room or other obstruction at end
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thereof, unless sufficient light and ventilation is otherwise provided
for such halls, and the building as a whole shall be provided with
adequate and proper fire escapes, stairways or inclines for exits.
d. Each Nursing Home shall comply with the minimum requirements
established by the Department of Public Health, State of Illinois as
said minimum requirements may from time to time be amended and in effect.
e. Each Nursing Home shall comply with all provisions of the
Building Code (Ordinance No. 833)•
18.3505 Inspection.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary ,
to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and all other
ordinances relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XXXVI - OUTDOOR ADVERTISERS
18.3601 Definition.) Outdoor Advertiser shall mean any person, firm
or corporation engaged in the business of placing, posting or painting
any sign, advertisement, notice or display in or on any place for the
purpose of outdoor advertising so that the resultant display is visible
from any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place.
18.3602 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate, as an Outdoor Advertiser either by himself
or through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained
a license as is herein provided.
18.3603 Application.) An application for a license under this
article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of
this Code relating to applications for licenses.
18.3604 Regulations.)
a. All advertisement signs and posters shall fully comply with
the Elk Grove Village Sign Ordinance.
b. It shall be unlawful to post any advertisements on any premises
in the Village without the consent of the owner of such premises.
Such consent must be in writing, and must be filed with the Building
Department with the application for a sign permit.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in outdoor adver-
tising to permit any refuse resulting f;-m this work to accumulate
anywhere in the Village except by placing it in properly established
refuse receptacles.
18.3605 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Building
Commissioner to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article and
all other ordinances relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XXXV11 - PEDDLERS
18.3701 Definition.) Peddler shall mean any person who, going from
place to place, shall sell, offer for sale, sell and deliver, barter
or exchange any goods, merchandise, article or thing in the Village.
18.3702 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to operate as a Peddler either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained
a license as is herein provided.
18.3703 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with thegeneral requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify
the kind of merchandise or article to be peddled and the number of
vehicles, if any, intended to be operated by the licenseee.
18.3704 Regulations.)
a. It shall be illegal for any Peddler, whether through himself
or through an employee, to peddle any goods, merchandise, articles or
things other than those specified in his/her application.
b. No Peddler shall conduct business between the hours of 7 P.M.
and 9 A.M.
c. No Peddler shall conduct business on Sundays or Holidays.
d. No Peddler shall conduct business on any public property.
18.3705 Inspections.) It is the responsibility of the Chief of Police
to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the provisions of this article and all other ordinances
relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXV111 - PUBLIC SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
18.3801 Definition.) Public Sleeping Accommodations shall mean hotel,
motel, auto court, or building or part thereof used or held out to the
public as a place where sleeping accommodations are furnished for hire
or rent by persons for a period of one day or more.
18.3802 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate, maintain or manage a Hotel, Motel, or
Rooming House, either by himself or through an agent, employee or
partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.3803 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify
the number of rooms for rent to be furnished by the licensee.
18.3804 Regulations.)
a. All premises used for Public Sleeping Accommodations shall be
kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
b. Each proprietor of a Hotel, Motel or Rooming House, shall keep
or cause to be kept a register of guests indication the name and address
of each guest, the dates of entrance and departure and the make and
license number of each vehicle.
c. Each public sleeping unit shall have a complete bathroom
including tiush toilet, sink, bath or shower.
d. Floors of bathrooms shall be constructed of concrete, tile, or
of similar materials which are impervious to water and shall be pitched
`o a floor drain.
e. Each bathroom shall be provided with an adequate supply of:
hot and cold running water, soap, individual or paper towels, and
toilet paper at all times.
f. Each Public Sleeping Unit containing a kitchen shal•1 be
provided with a kitchen sink constructed of non -absorbent material and
supplied at all times with hot and cold running water.
18.3805 Inspection.) It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Chief
and Health Officer to make or cause to be made such inspections as may
be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XXXIX - REAL ESTATE BROKERS
18.3901 Definition.) Real Estate Broker shall mean any person who,
for another or others, in consideration of a commission, brokerage or
on the basis of compensation in proportion to the amount of the transac-
tion, shall make it his business, in whole or in part, to sell, offer
for sale, buy, offer to buy, exchange or lease any real property of
interest therein, or who for another or others, engages in the renting
or management of real property or acts through the meduim of another
licensed broker for any of the purposes aforesaid.
18.3902 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate as a Real Estate Broker either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained
a license as is herein provided.
18.3903 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code
relating to applications for licenses.
18.3904 Regulations.)
a. It shall be unlawful for any person operating as a Real Estate
Broker to practice fraud or deception of any sort or to make false
pretenses of any kind, or to represent both parties to a transaction
without the consent and knowledge of both parties.
b. Where a person desires to engage in the business of a Real
Estate Broker at more than one place within the Village, a separate
license shall be required for each of such places, and the full license
fee as herein fixed shall be charged for each such license issued.
c. No license shall be issued to any person who is not duly
licensed as a Real Estate Broker by the State of Illinois.
18.3905 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Chief
of Police to make or cause to be made such inspections as may be
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XL - SCAVENGERS
18.4001 Definition.) Scavenger shall mean any person engaged in the
removal and disposal of table refuse or animal and vegetable.matter
usually known as garbage from hotels, restaurants, cafes, boarding
houses, cafeterias, residences, commercial or industrial establishments
and any other place within the Village wherein food is served or is
obtained upon the premises; or the removal and disposal of ashes, cinders,
discarded building materials or like material having no commercial or
resale value; or the removal and disposal of manure, swill or any animal
or vegetable refuse and waste from any place where such may accumulate.
18.4002 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to operate, as a Scavenger either by himself or through
an agent, employee or partner, without first having obtained a license
as is herein provided.
18.4003 Application.) An application for a license under this article
shall be made on forms provided by the Village Clerk and shall be in
conformity with the general requirements of this Code relating to
applications for licenses.
One license shall be issued for Scavenger service for the entire
Village, including residential, commercial and industrial zoned districts;
all other licenses issued shall be for Scavenger service in the industrial
and commercial zoned areas of the Village. The character of the license
shall be designated on the application and on the licensing document
itself. Said license shall create no vested interest in the licensee
and may be renewed or revoked at the discretion of the President and
Board of Trustees at the end of any licensing period, with or without cause.
All applications shall be accompanied by a Surety Bond in the amount
of $1,000 guaranteeing adherence by the applicant to all Village
ordinances and regulations, said bond to be approved by the Village
Attorney.
18.4004 Regulations.)
a. Any vehicle used for such Scavenger in its business shall
maintain all safety equipment and proper weight licenses as required
by the State of Illinois, and shall be watertight and equipped with
airtight covers, for such portions as are used for the transportation
or refuse. It shall be unlawful for any such vehicle to be driven
over or through any street in the Village during or on a Sunday.
b. The Scavenger shall carry both general and auto liability
insurance as follows: Personal Injury at a level not less than
$250,000/$500,000 and Property Damage at a level not less than $100,000;
and shall include the Village of Elk Grove Village as an additional
named insured on both policies. All insurance premiums shall be paid
by the Scavenger with no cost to the Village.
c. It shall be unlawful for a Scavenger while collecting or
transporting garbage or refuse in the Village of Elk Grove Village to
scatter or allow to be scattered any garbage or refuse in such a
manner as to create a public health hazard.
d. It shall be unlawful for any Scavenger to dispose or to store
any refuse in any place within the Village limits, or within one mile
thereof, except with the permission of the President and Board of
Trustees. The Scavenger shall disclose the location of the disposal
site and shall comply with all laws of the State of Illinois and of the
corporate authorities of the area within which such sites are situated.
18.4005 Inspection.) It shall be the responsibility of the Health
Officer and Chief of Police to inspect or cause to be inspected as may
be necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XLI - SERVICE STATIONS
18.4101 Definition.) Service Station shall mean any store, factory:
filling station, garage, lot or other place at which equipment is
provided for:
1. dispension motor fuel to consumers, or
2. dispensing motor fuel into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles
for operationg the motor thereof for the purpose of propelling the
said motor vehicles (in whole or in part) upon the public highways.
18.4102 License Required.) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to conduct, engage in, maintain, operate, carry on or
manage a Service Station either by himself or through an agent, employee
or partner, without first having obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.4103 Application.) An application for a license under this article
made in conformity with the general requirements of this Code relating
to applications for licenses. Such application shall specify the number
of tanks and fuel pumps installed on the licensed premises.
18.4104 Regulations.)
a. The construction, operation and maintenance of Service Stations
and Service Station equipment including tanks, and the requirements for
safety clearances around same, shall be done in accordance with the
provisions of all applicable Codes of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
b. Upon demand, an itemized statement of parts and labor used in
repairing a motor vehicle and of the charges made therefore shall be
furnished to the legal or equitable owner of the vehicle.
c. In cases where used or second-hand parts are used in making
any repair or alteration, the person having the work done must be
informed that the parts used are not new, and such fact must be noted
in the record, upon any bill rendered, and upon any statement given
upon demand as provided for in this article.
d. A written report shall be made to the Chief of Police within
twenty-four (24) hours when any motor vehicle with gunshot damage is
brought to the 1incensed business, giving the license number, serial
number, engine number, make, model, year, and color of the vehicle and
the name, address, sex, race, and approximate age of the person who
brought the vehicle, or so much of such information as can be obtained.
e. No partially dismantled, non -operable, or wrecked motor vehicle
shall be stored or dismantled on the service station premises, except
as a direct, immediate, and necessary incident to its repair.
f. No building, structure, or part thereof shall be used in any
way so as to endanger the health or property of the employees or of the
public; the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, or manager of any such
business shall cause all floors or other surfaces around or beneath any
machine or work bench to be kept in good order and repair and shall have
suitable and convenient sanitary receptacles for receiving wastes and
cloths used in and about the premises for the purpose of cleaning machines
ur parts thereof or which are intended for any other use.
g. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell
motor fuel at retail from any gasoline buggy or other vehicle equipped
with a tank (the tank in which motor fuel is carried for the operation
of said vehicle being excepted) having a capacity greater than five (5)
gallons or containing separate container or containers in the aggregate,
more than five (5) gallons.
h. No motor fuels shall be dispensed at any Service Station except
into fuel tanks of motor vehicles, when such tanks are connected with
the carburation system of such vehicles; provided, however, that individual
sales up to five (5) gallons may be made in metal receptacles when painted
red and labeled in full conformity with the Illinois Red Can Gasoline Law,
such individual sales to be limited to five (5) gallons to any one person.
I. No person other than the Service Station owner or an authorized
employee shall use or operate any motor fuel dispensing equipment at any
filling station.
j. No motor vehicle fuel tank shall be serviced until motor and
ignition of such vehicle have been shut off.
k. No smoking shall be permitted in the immediate vicinity of the
fuel pumps; signs stating same must be posted in that area.
1. Every Service -Station shall be provided with adequate and
conveniently located toilet facilities for its employees and customers,
conforming with the ordinances of the Village. Toilet rooms shall be
kept in a clean condition, in good repair, and well lighted and ventilated.
18.4105 Inspections.) It shall be the responsibility of the Building
Commissioner and the Fire Chief to make or cause to be made such inspections
as may be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this article
and all other ordinances relating thereto.
ARTICLE XLII - TAXICABS
1B.4201 Definition) Taxicab shall mean any vehicle used to
carry passengers for hire but not operating on a fixed rpute.
18.4202 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to operate Taxicabs, either by himself or
through an agent, employee or partner, without first having
obtained a license as is herein provided.
18.4203 Application) An application for a license under this
article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to applications for licenses. Such
application shall specify the number of vehicles to be used as
Taxicabs by the Licensee.
18.4204 Regulations)
a. A vehicle tag or sticker provided by the Village Clerk
must be displayed In the lower right hand corner of the windshield
on each vehicle to be used for hire, and may be transferred upon
the approval of the Village Clerk, to any Taxicab put into service
to replace one withdrawn from service.
b. The Licensee shall notify the Village Clerk of the
motor number and State license number of each Taxicab operated,
c. Each Taxicab, while operated, shall have on each side,
in letters readable from a distance of twenty feet, the name of the
licensee opera*ing it. If more than one Taxicab is operated by a
Licensee each Taxicab shall be designated by a different number,
and such number also shai, so appear on each side of such cab.
d. All vehicles licensed under this article must be kept
In a safe, clean and sanitary condition, and must be equipped with
properly working brakes, lights and warning signals, In accordance
with the motor vehicle laws of the State of Illinois, this article
and the ordinances of the Village, and no license shall be Issued
for the operation of any public passenger vehicle under this
article until it is shown to be in good mechanical condition.
e. No person shall drive a Taxicab, or be hired or
permitted to do so, unless he is duly licensed by the State of
Illinois as a Chauffeur.
f. No Taxicab shall be operated unless it is covered
by a bond, or public liability insurance, as required by State
Statute, and in addition, an excess liability policy which pro-
vides company limits of $50,000/100,000 for each person and
occurrence, underlying limits of $50,000/100,000 for each person
and occurrence, and total limits of $100,000/300,000 for each
person and occurrence, and Property Damage Liability of $25,000
for each accident.
g. It shall be the duty of the driver of any Taxicab to
accept as a passenger any person who seeks to so use the Taxicab,
provided such person is not intoxicated and conducts himself in
an orderly manner. No person shall be admitted to a Taxicab
occupied by a passenger without the consent of the passenger. The
driver shall take his passenger to his destination by the most
direct available route from the place where the passenger enters
the cab.
h. No Taxicabs shall be operated unless equipped with a
meter in good condition to record the amount charged on each trip,
Which amount shall be shown in figures visible to the passenger,
unless such Taxicab is operated exclusively inter -Village at
contract rates previously submitted and approved by the Village,
in which event meters shall not be required, Upon demand by the
passenger, the driver of the Taxicab shall give to the passenger
a receipt showing the amount paid, the name of the company and
person operating the Taxicab and the number of the Taxicab. The
charge for Taxicab shall not exceed 554 for the first 2/5mile or
portion thereof, and 10t for each mile succeeding 1/7 mile or
fraction thereof, provided that if more than one passenger is
carried on a trip there may be an additional charge of 10t for
each additional passenger, lk for each one and one-half minutes
of waiting time, 25t for parcel delivery other than for normal
luggage carried; the hourly rate shall not be more than three
($3.00) dollars per hour.
18.4205 Inspections) It is the duty of the owner of each public
passenger vehicle to submit to the Police Chief each vehicle for
inspection prior to the issuance of the license and at least once
in every six months thereafter, or at any time upon complaint.
Also the Police Department may inspect these vehicles at such
other times as the Police Chief may deem necessary and it is
unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any such vehicle
to use or permit its use, in case it has been condemned by the
Police Chief, until the vehicle has been repaired or replaced to
the satisfaction of the Police Chief.
ARTICLE XLIII - TOBACCO DEALERS/CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
18.4301 Definitions)
a. Tobacco Dealer shall mean any person selling, offering
for sale, exposing for sale or keeping, with the intention of
selling or exchanging at retail, cigarettes, cigars or tobacco
In any form.
b. Cigarette Vending Machine shall mean any mechanical
container or device used or intended to be used for retail sales
of cigarettes, the operation of which is governed or controlled
by the deposit of a coin or token.
c. Operator shall mean any person who owns a cigarette -
vending machine and who consigns such machine for use and under-
takes to maintain it in proper operating condition and keep it
supplied with such cigarette as are ordered by the retail
tobacco dealer while on consignment to him.
d. Owner shall mean an operator or retail tobacco dealer
who has acquired possession and exclusive control of a cigarette -
vending machine by purchase, lease or otherwise.
18.4302 License Required) It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to operate as a Tobacco Dealer or operate
Cigarette Vending Machines either by himself or through an agent,
employee or partner, without first having obtained a license as
is herein provided.
18.4303 Application) An application for a license under this
Article shall be made in conformity with the general requirements
of this Code relating to application for licenses. Such applica-
tion shall specify the location of the Vending Machine to be
licensed or the establishment at which tobacco products are to be
sold over the.counter, In all cases, the owner of the Cigarette
Vending Machine shall be the licensee and shall be responsible
for paying the applicable fee.
18.4304 Regulations)
a. No person shall expose for sale, sell or offer for
sale to any person, directly or indirectly, within the Village,
any cigarettes, cigars or tobacco in any form containing any
poisonous or deliterious drug or drugs.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or give
away, or offer to sell or give away, any cigarettes, cigars or
tobacco in any form to any person under eighteen (18) years of
age, except upon the written order of an adult known to the
dealer.
c. No Cigarette Vending Machine may be operated in
the Village without a tag or sticker affixed thereto provided
by the Village Clerk.
18.4305 Inspections) It shall be the responsibility of the
Chief of Police and the Health Officer to make or cause to be
made such inspections to insure compliance with the provisions
of this Article, all applicable laws of the State of Illinois,
and all other ordinances related thereto.
ARTICLE XLIV - FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
18.4401 License required.) It shall be unlawful for any corporation
or association not incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois
to engage in effecting fire insurance in the Village or to transact any
business of fire insurance in the Village without fully complying
with the provisions of this article.
18.4402 Fees.) Any such corporation or association shall pay to the
Village for the purchase and/or maintenance of its fire equipment a
sum of money equal to two percent (2%) of the gross receipts each year
received from premiums by any and all agents of any such corporation
or association or received as premiums in any way for fire insurance
policies on any property in the Village. Such payments shall be made
for the year ending the first of July of each year.
18.4403 Reports.) Every person acting as representative for or on
behalf of any such company or association shall, on or before the
fifteenth day of July of each year, render to the Village a full, true
and just account, verified by oath, of all premiums which have been
received by him on behalf of the company or association during the year
ending the preceding July first on such fire insurance policies.
18.4404 Time of payment.) All payments under the provisions of this
article shall be made on or before the fifteenth day of July following
the termination of the year for which s-zh payments are due.
ARTICLE XLV - MUNICIPAL RETAILER'S OCCUPATION TAX
18.4501 Tax.) A tax is hereby imposed upon all persons engaged in the
business of selling tangible personal property at retail in this
Village at the rate of one percent of the gross receipts of Such sales
made in the course of such business while this article is in effect
in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-11-1 of the Illinois
Municipal Code (Chapter 24, Section 8-11-1 of the Illinois Revised
Statutes.)
18.4502 Report.) Every such person engaged in such business in the
Village shall file on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar
month, the report to the State Department of Revenue required by
Section three of "An Act in Relation to a Tax Upon Persons Engaged in
the Business of Selling Tangible Personal Property to Purchasers for
Use or Consumption" approved June 20, 1933, as amended, and shall file
a duplicate of such report with the Village Clerk.
18.4503 Payment to State.) At the time such report is filed, there
shall be paid to the State Department of Revenue the amount of tax
hereby imposed on account of the receipts from sales of tangible
personal property during the preceding month.
ARTICLE XLVI - MUNICIPAL SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX
18.4601 Tax.) A tax is hereby imposed upon all persons engaged in
this municipality in the business of making sales of service at the
rate of one percent of gross receipts received from said business in
accordance with the provisions of Section 8-I1-5 of the Illinois
Municipal Code.
18.4602 Report.) Every serviceman required to account for Municipal
Service Occupation Tax for the benefit of this municipality shall file,
on or before the last day of each calendar month, the report to the
State Department of Revenue required by Section Nine of the Service
Occupation Tax Act.
18.4603 Payment to State.) At the time such report is filed, there
shall be paid to the State Department of Revenue the amount of tax
hereby imposed.
ARTICLE XLVII Registration of Solicitors
18.4701 Definitions)
a) Soliciting shall mean and Include any one or
more of the following activities:
1) Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of
goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, services.of any kind,
character or description whatever, for any kind of considera-
tion whatever, or
2) Seeking to obtain prospective customers for
application or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or
character; or
3) Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, maga-
zines, periodicals, newspapers and every other type or kind of
publication; or
4) Seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of
money, clothing or any other valuable thing for the support
or benefit of any charitable or non-profit association,
organization, corporation, or project.
b) Residence shall mean and include every separate living
unit occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons,
contained within any type of building or structure;
c) Registered Solicitor shall mean and include any person
who has obtained a valid certificate of registration as hereinafter
provided, and which certificate is in the possession of the
solicitor on his or her person while engaged in soliciting,
18.4702 Certificate of Registration) Every person desiring to
engage In solicitng as herein defined from persons in residences
within this Municipality, is hereby required to make written
application for a certificate of registration as hereinafter
provided,
18.4703 Application for Certificate of Registration) Applica-
tion for a Certificate of Registration shall be made upon a
form provided by the Village Clerk of this Municipality and
filed with such Clerk, The applicant shall truthfully state in
full the information requested on the application, to -wit:
a) Name and address of present place of residence
and length of residence at such address; also business address
If other than residence address; also social security number;
b) Address of place of residence during the past
three years if other than present address;
c) Age of applicant and marital status; and if married
the name of spouse;
d) Physical description of the applicant;
e) Name and address of the person, firm or corporation
or association whom the applicant Is employed by or represents;
and the length of time of such employment or representation;
f) Name and address of employer during the past three
years if other than the present employer;
g) Description sufficient for identification of the
subject matter of the soliciting which the applicant will engage
in;
h) Period of time for which the Certificate is applied;
i) The date, or approximate date, of the latest previous
application for Certificate under this Ordinance, if any;
j) Has a Certificate of Registration issued to the
applicant under this Ordinance ever been revoked;
k) Has the applicant ever been convicted of a viola-
tion of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or the
Ordinance of any other Illinois Municipality regulating
soliciting;
1) Has the applicant ever been convicted of the
commission of a felony under the laws of the State of Illinois
or any other State or Federal law of the United States;
m) Also such additional information as the Chief of
Police may deem necessary to process the application.
All statements made by the applicant upon the applica-
tion or in connection therewith shall be under oath.
The Village Clerk shall require every applicant to submit
to fingerprinting by the Police Department of this Municipality
In connection with the application for Certificate.
The Village Clerk shall cause to be kept in his office
an accurate record of every application received and acted upon
together with all other information and data pertaining thereto
and all Certificates of Registration issued under the provisions
of this Ordinance, and of the denial of applications. Applications
for Certificates shall be numbered in consecutive order as filed
and every Certificate issued, and any renewal thereof, shall be
identified with the duplicate number of the application upon
which it was issued.
No Certificate of Registration shall be issued to any
person who has been convicted of the commission of a felony under
the laws of the State of Illinois or any other State or Federal
law of the United States, within five years of the date of the
application; nor to any person who has been convicted of a
violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, nor to
any person whose Certificate of Registration issued hereunder
has previously been revoked as herein provided,
18.4704 Issuance and Revocation of Certificate) The Village Clerk
after consideration of the application and all the information
obtained relative thereto, shall deny the application If the
applicant does not possess the qualifications for such
Certificate as herein required, and that the issuance of a
Certificate of Registration to the applicant would not be in
accord with the intent and purpose of this Ordinance. Endorse-
ment shall be made by the Chief of Police upon the application of
the denial of the application. When the applicant is found to be
fully qualified, the Certificate of Registration shall be issued
forthwith.
Any Certificate of Registration issued here under shall
be revoked by the Village Clerk if the holder of the Certificate
is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this
Ordinance, or has made a false material statement in the
application, or otherwise becomes disqualified for the issuance
of a Certificate of Registration under the terms of this Ordinp-ce.
Immediately upon such revocation, written notice thereof shall be
given by the Village Clerk to the holder of the Certificate in
person or by certified U. S. mail addressed to his or her
residence address set forth in the application,
Immediately upon the giving of such notice the Certificate
of Registration shall become null and void.
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The Certificate of Registration shall state the
expiration date thereof.
18.4705 Village Policy on Solicitation) Every person or firm
desiring to secure the protection Intended to be provided by
the regulations pertaining to soliciting contained in this
ordinance, shall comply with the following directions, to wit:
Notice of the determination by the occupant or owner to
refuse invitation to solicitors to any residence shall be
exhibited upon or near the main entrance door to the residence
containing applicable wording, such as "NO SOLICOTRS INVITED."
Such notice shall be of a weatherproof construction
with letters at least one-third inch in height on sharply con-
tracted background and provided at the occupant's or owner's
expense.
Such notice so exhibited shall constitute sufficient
warning to any solicitor that further invasion of the property
will constitute a trespass in accordance with the provisions
of this Code.
18.4706 Duty of Solicitors.) It shall be the duty of every
solicitor, upon going onto any premises in the municipality upon
which a residence as herein defined is located, to first
examine if Notice provided for in Section 5 of this Ordinance is
attached, and to be governed by the statement contained on such
notice. If the notice states "NO SOLICITORS INVITED," or words
to that effect, then t�._ solicitor, whether registered or not,
shall immediately and peacefully depart from the premises.
Any solicitor who has gained entrance to any residence, whether
invited or not, shall immediately and peacefully depart from the
premises when requested to do so by the occupant.
18.4707 Unlimited Soliciting Prohibites.) It is hereby declared to
be unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any person to go upon
any premises and ring the doorbell upon or near any door, or create
any sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of
the occupant of such residence, for the purpose of securing an
audience with the occupant thereof and engage in soliciting as herein
defined, in defiance of the notice exhibited at the residence in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this Ordinance.
18.4708 Time Limit on Solicition.) It is hereby declared to be
unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any person whether
registered under this Ordinance or not, to go upon any premises and
ring the doorbell upon or near any door of a residence located thereon,
or rap or knock upon any door, or create any sound in any other manner
calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such residence,
for the purpose of securing an audience with the occupant thereof and
engage in soliciting as herein defined, prior to 9:00 o'clock A.M. or
after 9:00 o'clock P.M. of any week day or at any time on a Sunday or
on a State or National Holiday.
18.4709 Severance Clause.) If any section, paragraph, clause or
provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity
thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance.
ARTICLE XLVIII: Enforcement Provisions
18.4801 Penalties) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to engage in the business of a commercial establishment,
business and/or commercial enterprise or activities as herein
enumerated, as otherwise provided herein without having first
obtained a license therefor.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be find an amount not less than Twenty-five ($25.00)
Dollars nor more than Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars, for each offense;
and a eeparateoffense shall be deemed committed on each day during
which a violation occurs or continues.
18.4802 Ordinances repealed) All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict with any of the terms or provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
respect to the licensing and regulating of activities not described
or defined in this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
18.4803 Savings Clause) If any section, sub -section, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision; and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion thereof.