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AMUSEMENT DEVICE  

(type 103) | Expires 6/30 | $60/Device

“Amusement Device” means any game or similar device, whether or not operated by coins, slugs, tokens, or similar items which permits a person or operator to use the device as a game or contest of skill or amusement, whether or not the device registers a score, which may cause a person or operator of the same to secure some amusement, enjoyment, or entertainment, and which is not a gambling machine as defined by Wis. Stats. §945.01 (3)

Amusement devices include, but may not be limited to,  jukebox, electronic, video or mechanical game machines, pinball machines, shuffleboard, dart boards, and pool or billiards tables.

Section 12.001, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by City Clerk | May Also Require Amusement/Recreation Enterprise License and Amusement/Recreation Supervisor License

Application


AMUSEMENT/RECREATION ENTERPRISE  

(type 122)  | Expires 5/31 | $200.00/term

For pool halls, and businesses containing 15 or more games of chance or skill, children's rides, pinball machines, mechanical games, video games and other amusement devices. 

Bars/Taverns/Restaurants are required to have this type of license if there are 15 or more devices, or 5 or more pool tables, or a certain combination of devices and pool tables:

  • 11 devices combined with 4 pool tables
  • 12 devices combined with 3 pool tables
  • 13 devices combined with 2 pool tables
  • 14 devices combined with 1 pool table

Section 12.01, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Requires Licensed Amusement/Recreation Enterprise Supervisor, or Agent on Premises | Amusement Device License Also Required | Certificate of Liability Insurance or Post Notice

Application


AMUSEMENT/RECREATION SUPERVISOR

(type 123) | Expires 5/31 | $25.00/term

An establishment which has an Amusement Enterprise License must have an Amusement Enterprise Supervisor on the premises during all and any hours of operation if the licensee or agent cannot be present.

Section 12.01, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


BACKYARD CHICKEN COOP

(type 086) | Expires 12/31 | $200.00/term

Limit of 4 Chickens.  Section 14.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by CDI, & Public Safety & Welfare Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


BARTENDER (Operator)

2-yr license term (type 217) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

Provisional (type 218) | Expires 60 days from issuance | $15.00 – must have certified letter from Clerk of municipality in which applicant is currently licensed.

Required to sell or serve alcoholic beverages in businesses or at events licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages such as stores, gas stations, restaurants, bars, and church festivals.

Section 10.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee, if necessary | Approved by Common Council

Application


BEER & WINE - EVENT (SPECIAL/TEMPORARY)

BEER-BARS & RESTAURANTS

CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE (type 207) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

Required to sell beer for consumption on and off the licensed premises in businesses such as bars and restaurants. Number of licenses issued is limited by quota. Check with City Clerk for availability.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Requires Licensed Bartender (Operator), or Agent on Premises | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device, Amusement/Recreation Enterprise, Cabaret, Outdoor Cafe, Outdoor Extension, Temporary Outdoor Extension, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

Application


BEER-GAS STATIONS & STORES

CLASS “A” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE (type 202) | Expires 6/30 | $500.00

Required to sell beer for consumption off the licensed premises in businesses such as stores and gas stations.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Requires Licensed Bartender (Operator), or Agent on Premises | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device

Application


BEER-WHOLESALE

WHOLESALE BEER (type 204) | Expires 6/30 | $25.00

“Wholesaler” means a person, other than a brewer, brewpub, manufacturer, or rectifier, who sells alcohol beverages to a licensed retailer or to another person who holds a permit to sell alcohol
beverages at wholesale.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


BUS PASSES/TOKENS

ELDERLY/DISABLED BUS PASS (type 800) $30.00/month
ELDERLY/DISABLE HALF MONTH BUS PASS (type 804) $15.00
REGULAR BUS PASS (type 802) $60.00/month
REGULAR HALF MONTH BUS PASS (type 806) $30.00
STUDENT BUS PASS (type 801) $45.00/month
STUDENT HALF MONTH BUS PASS (type 805) $22.50
TOKENS (type 803) $20.00/ 10 tokens

Bus Pass

Issued in the City Clerk's Office | 625 52nd Street, Room 105 | 262-653-4020 |


CABARET

PROBATIONARY CABARET (type 228) | $300.00/ 6 months REQUIRED PRIOR TO YEARLY APPLICATION

YEARLY (type 212) | Expires 6/30 | $300.00 (prorated $25.00/month or fraction thereof)
DAILY CABARET (type 213) | $50.00/day

Required for businesses licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages when providing live entertainment (disc jockey, performances of acts, plays or stunts, talent contests), live music performances, or specifically advertise or feature dancing.

Section 10.07, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

SPEEDY APPROVAL: Applications for a One (1) Day License may be administratively approved by the City Clerk if the application is filed twenty-four (24) hours prior to the date for which the License is sought, not including weekends and holidays, commencing at 8:00 a.m. of the day following the date of which a properly completed application was filed with the City Clerk/Treasurer; if the application is sponsored by the Alderperson of the District in which the License will be located, or in the event that the Alderperson of the District is unavailable, sponsored by a member of the Committee on Licenses/Permits; and the Licensee/Applicant has not been issued a municipal citation for a violation of Chapter 10 of the Code of General Ordinances and/or Wisconsin Statute Chapter 125 within the three hundred sixty-five (365) days preceding the application date. Should the applicant not meet the preceding qualifications, the application shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedure applicable to Probationary and Annual Licenses.

Application (Probationary Cabaret) NOTE:  Probationary Cabaret License is required before an application for a yearly cabaret license can be accepted.

Application (Daily)

Application (Yearly)

 


CARNIVAL

(type 124) | $50.00/day

Required for an event conducted for less than thirty (30) days upon property not owned by the provider of amusements, where there are more than two (2) rides, and/or games of skill or chance,
and/or incidental live entertainment.

Section 12.03, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Public Safety & Welfare Committee | Approved by Common Council or Mayor | Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


CAT LICENSE

(type 501) | Expires 12/31

$15.00 (neutered/spayed)
$35.00 (not neutered/spayed)

Section 14.01, Code of General Ordinances

Proof of Rabies Vaccination | Approved by City Clerk

Application


CHICKENS (SEE: BACKYARD CHICKEN COOP)


CHRISTMAS TREE

(type 127) | Expires 1/3 | $50.00

Required to sell Christmas trees

Section 13.10, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by City Clerk | May Require Deposit - $40.00 (type 124) | Post Season Inspection by Fire Department

Application


CIGARETTE & TOBACCO PRODUCT

(type 214) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

No person shall in any manner, or upon any pretense, or by any device, directly or indirectly sell, expose for sale, possess with intent to sell, exchange, barter, dispose of or give away any cigarettes or tobacco products to any person not holding a license as herein provided or a permit under Sections 139.30 to 139.41 or 139.79, Wisconsin Statutes, without first obtaining a license from the City of Kenosha or being employed by a Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer Licensee while on the licensed premises.

Section 13.09, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by City Clerk

Application


CIRCUS & MENAGERIE

(125) | $Varies

Section 12.02, Code of General Ordinances

Send letter to Mayor | Approved by Mayor| Certificate of Liability Insurance under Section 6.05


“CLASS C” WINE

(type 200) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

Required for restaurants selling or serving wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on premises only.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device, Amusement Enterprise, Cabaret, Outdoor, Cafe, Outdoor Extension, Temporary Outdoor Extension, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

Application


COMMERCIAL QUADRICYCLE BUSINESS

(Type 132) | Expires | 12/31 | $25.900/Vehicle

"Commercial Quadricycle Business" means any enterprise that owns a commercial quadricycle or manages the operation of a commercial quadricycle.

Commercial quadricycle means a vehicle with fully operative pedals for propulsion entirely by human power that:

a. Has four wheels and is operated in a manner similar to a bicycle;

b. Is equipped with at least 12 seats for passengers;

c. Is designed to be occupied by a driver and by passengers providing pedal power to the drive train of the vehicle;

d. Is used for commercial purposes; and

e. Is operated by the vehicle owner or an employee of the owner.

Section 13.14, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Public Works Committee | Approved by Common Council | Requires Licensed Commercial Quadricycle Operator

Application


COMMERCIAL QUADRICYCLE OPERATOR

(Type 133) | Expires 12/31 | $25.00

"Commercial Quadricycle Operator" means an operator of a commercial quadricycle.

Section 13.14, Code of General Ordinances

Application

 

 


DOG LICENSE

(type 500) | Expires 12/31

$15.00 (neutered/spayed)
$35.00 (not neutered/spayed)

Section 14.01, Code of General Ordinances

Proof of Rabies Vaccination | Approved by City Clerk

Application


DOG LICENSE (FEE EXEMPTION)

(type 500) | Expires 12/31

$0.00

Section 14.01, Code of General Ordinances
WI State Statutue 174.055

Exemption of dogs for blind, deaf and mobility−impaired. Every dog specially trained to lead blind or deaf persons or to provide support for mobility−impaired persons is exempt from the dog license tax and every person owning such a dog shall receive annually a free dog license from the local collecting officer upon application.

Proof of Rabies Vaccination | Approved by City Clerk

Application


HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE

(type 148) | Expires 12/31 | $150.00
(type 149) $75.00/6 months
(type 147) $25.00/day

Section 14.025, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application (Daily)

Application (6 Months or Less)

Application (Yearly)


HOTEL-MOTEL ROOM TAX PERMIT

(type 042) | $10.00

Required to register Hotel-Motel. One time fee. Hotel-motel tax is required monthly.

Section 2.16, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by Clerk-Treasurer

Application


HUMANE SOCIETY

(type 083) | Expires 12/31 | $200.00

Humane Societies - An impoundment facility under 174.406, Wisconsin Statutes.

Section 14.015, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


KENNEL (COMMERCIAL)

(type 082) | Expires 12/31 | $200.00

A for profit business establishment engaged in offering boarding, training and/or breeding services and/or the sale of dogs and/or cats, with the exclusion of veterinary hospitals. Commercial kennels shall include the boarding of dogs for racing purposes.

Section 14.015, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


KENNEL (NON-COMMERCIAL)

(type 081) | Expires 12/31 | $200.00

Noncommercial Kennels - Any not for profit business that, as a home occupation, under the Zoning Ordinance, keeps, maintains, harbors or possesses more than three (3) dogs or cats, or combinations thereof, over five (5) months of age for the purpose of housing unwanted dogs and/or cats pending adoption. This term shall exclude the commercial sale and breeding of any such animals. However, the charging of a fee to cover costs for maintenance, health care, neutering and spaying shall not disqualify households from noncommercial kennel status.

Section 14.015, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


LIQUOR-BARS & RESTAURANTS

“CLASS B” LIQUOR (Combo w/ Class “B” Beer) (type 201) | Expires 6/30 | $500.00 OR
*RESERVE “CLASS B” LIQUOR | Expires 6/30 | $500.00 | $10,000 issuance fee

Required to sell liquor for consumption on and off the licensed premises in businesses such as bars and restaurants. Number of licenses issued is limited by quota. Check with City Clerk for availability.

*Reserve “Class B” Liquor requires $10,000 issuance fee.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Requires Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage / Licensed Bartender (Operator), or Agent on Premises Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device, Amusement Enterprise, Cabaret, Outdoor Cafe, Outdoor Extension, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

Application


LIQUOR-GAS STATIONS & STORES

“CLASS A” LIQUOR- CIDER ONLY (type 199) | Expires 6/30 | NO FEE

Required to sell cider liquor for consumption off the licensed premises in businesses such as stores and gas stations.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Requires Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage | Requires Licensed Bartender (Operator), or Agent on Premises | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device

Application


LIQUOR-GAS STATIONS & STORES

“CLASS A” LIQUOR (type 203) | Expires 6/30 | $500.00

Required to sell liquor for consumption off the licensed premises in businesses such as stores and gas stations.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Requires Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage | Requires Licensed Bartender (Operator), or Agent on Premises | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cigarette & Tobacco Product, Amusement Device

Application


LOADING ZONE

(types 150-153) | Expires 12/31 | $25-$50/foot

Section 7.11, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by Public Safety & Welfare Committee, Traffic Engineer | Resolution created by Common Council | Renewals Approved by City Clerk

Application


LODGING HOUSE PERMIT

(type 040) | Expires 8/31 | $250.00

Section 16.14, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by CDI (for appropriate zoning) | Approved by City Clerk

Application


TEMPORARY LODGING HOUSE PERMIT

(type 041) | $50.00/ 30 days

Section 16.14, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by CDI (for appropriate zoning) | Approved by City Clerk

Application


MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT

(type 130) | Expires 12/31 | $100.00 (prorated based on month of application)

Required for businesses having a permanent location wherein private massage or bodywork is practiced, used or made available.  The following businesses or professional establishments are exempt from this requirement:  Offices, clinics, or establishments of physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, or physical therapists, licensed or registered to practice their respective professions under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, existing for the provision of such occupational services.  Barber shops and beauty parlors, which employ barbers and beauticians licensed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, provided that such massage or bodywork as is practiced is limited to the head and scalp or where massage of bodywork is an ancillary service offered which accounts for less than 25% of the gross receipts for the business.

Section 13.125, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by CDI, Fire, Health, PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council 

Application


MOBILE HOME PARK

Expires 6/30

$100 (1-50 units) (type 071)
$200 (51-100 units) (type 072)
$300 (101-150 units) (type 073)
$400 (151-200 units) (type 074)
$500 (201-250 units) (type 075)

Section 20.05, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


OUTDOOR CAFE

(type 098) | Expires 6/30 | $ 300.00/new or $150.00/renewal

This license permits a business licensed to sell beer or liquor for on or off-premise consumption, such as a bar, to operate in an outdoor area located within a public right-of-way (tables on sidewalk)

Section 10.076, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Renewals Approved by City Clerk | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Cabaret, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property) | Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


OUTDOOR DINING AREA WITH OUTDOOR EXTENSION OF BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE

(type 100) | Expires 12/31 | $300.00/new or $150.00/renewal

Permits a business, such as a restaurant licensed to sell beer or liquor for on or off-premise consumption, to operate in an outdoor area located within a public right-of-way (tables on sidewalk). Cabaret licenses are not extended to outdoor dining areas, however amplified music is permitted until 10pm or 1:00 am, depending upon the distance from residential property.

Section 5.046, Code of General Ordinances

Initially Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Initially Approved by Common Council

Renewals Approved by City Clerk | Other Licenses May be Required, see: Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential
property) | Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


OUTDOOR DINING

(type 099) | Expires 12/31 | $150.00/new or $150.00/renewal

Permits a business, such as a restaurant, to operate in an outdoor area located within a public rightof-way (tables on sidewalk). Cabaret licenses are not extended to outdoor dining areas, however amplified music is permitted until 10pm or 1:00 am, depending upon the distance from residential property (restriction on hours may not be waived unless outdoor area is associated with a beer, liquor or wine license).

Section 5.046, Code of General Ordinances

Initially Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Renewals Approved by City Clerk Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


OUTDOOR EXTENSION OF BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE (PERMANENT)

(type 210) | $150.00 initial fee

Permits a business, such as a bar or restaurant licensed to sell beer or liquor, to operate in an outdoor area located on private property adjacent to the business.

Section 10.075, Code of General Ordinances

Initially Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Initially Approved by Common Council

May require cabaret license, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

Application

OUTDOOR EXTENSION OF BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE (TEMPORARY)

(type 211) | $50.00/day

Permits a business, such as a bar or restaurant licensed to sell beer or liquor, to operate in an outdoor area located on private property adjacent to the business.

Section 10.075, Code of General Ordinances

Initially Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Initially Approved by Common Council

May require cabaret license, Waiver Of Restriction Which Prohibits Music in Outdoor Areas During Events Past 10:00 pm (if within 750' of residential property)

Application

 

OUTDOOR AREA -- WAIVER OF RESTRICTION WHICH PROHIBITS MUSIC DURING EVENTS

PAST 10:00 PM (type 223) | $50.00/event

For areas within 750' of residential property music is allowed until 10:00 pm. For areas over 750' from residential property music is allowed until 1:00 am. This waiver application is for businesses within 750' of residential property, wishing to extend music in the outdoor area beyond 10 pm.

Waiver required for each event date. Cabaret may be required.

Section 10.075, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


PARKLET TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EXTENSION

(Type 098) | May 1 - Nov 1 | $100/Fee

Permits the holder of a Class "B", "Class B", "Class C" License or holder of a Brewer's Permit issued by the Department of Revenue, State of WI pursuant to Wis. Stats. 125.29; to extend the license of the business to the parking lane of the street in order to provide additional space and amenities for the adjacent business establishment and its patrons.

Application

Section 10.078, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CD, Fire, Building Inspection, Licensing/Permits Committee| Approved by Common Council

PAWNBROKER

(type 166) | Expires 12/31 | $ 1,000.00

Permits the business of lending money on the deposit or pledge of any article or jewelry, or purchasing any article or jewelry with an expressed or implied agreement or understanding to sell it back at a subsequent time at a stipulated price.

Section 13.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Surety Bond

Application


PEDDLER

(type 126) | Expires 9/30 | $250.00

Required for individuals selling agricultural products (fruits & vegetables) not grown by applicant or not grown in the State of Wisconsin, or food periodicals, goods, services or other merchandise on private property with permission from owner for less than thirty (30) days, or door to door in residential areas or on street right-of-ways, sidewalks, lawn park areas or in a park for less than fifteen (15) minutes within an eight (8) hour time period of time (must keep moving)

Section 13.03, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD | Approved by City Clerk | Certificate of Liability if vehicle is used | Health Department if selling food

Application


PEDDLER'S STAND

YEARLY (type 129) | Expires 9/30 | $100.00

DAILY (type 131) | $25.00

Required for individuals selling agricultural products (fruits & vegetables) not grown by applicant or not grown in the State of Wisconsin), or food periodicals, goods, services or other merchandise in any location (peddler zones or in conjjunction with a public event only) for MORE than fifteen (15) minutes within an eight (8) hour period of time.

Does not require an additional peddler permit, unless also conducting peddler activity.

Section 13.035, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee, Parks or Public Works Committee | Approved by Common Council | Certificate of Liability if vehicle is used | Health Department if selling food

Application


PET FANCIER PERMIT

(type 085) | Expires 12/31 | $35.00

Required to keep up to five (5) dogs, cats or combination thereof, over the age of five (5) months with compliance of requirements of City ordinance.

Section 14.013, Code of General Ordinances

Requires dog and cat license(s) for each animal

Reviewed by PD & Approved by Licensing/Permit Committee

Application


PET SHOP

(type 084) | Expires 12/31 | $200.00

For retail or wholesale businesses offering for sale *pet animals, excluding commercial kennels. *Pet animals mean any domesticated or wild animal, including dogs, cats, birds, small rodents or small nonpoisonous reptiles, which are fed, watered, harbored or allowed, by City Ordinances, to be or remain in the City, excluding: Any hoofed animal, any animal in a zoo, exhibition or fair ..., any animal which is held for use in bona fide scientific research.

Section 14.015, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


PRIVATE SOLID WASTE/RECYCLABLES

(type 146) | Expires 6/30

$45/1st vehicle, $35/add vehicle

Each privately owned vehicle used for the transportation and collection of Waste, or Recyclable Materials within the City, where a fee for such service is charged therefor, shall be licensed by the City prior to performing said service.

Section 5.06, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by Director of Public Works | Approved by City Clerk | Proof of Insurance for all vehicles used

Application


PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE

YEARLY (type 119) | Expires 6/30 | $300.00
DAILY (type 118) | $50.00/day

For businesses, not licensed to sell or serve beer and/or liquor, providing live music performances or live entertainment, including, but not limited to, the performance of any act, play or stunt, dramatic reading, monologue, amateur talent contest, or disc jockey show.

Section 12.05, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


RECYCLING CENTER ACTIVITY

(type 160) | Expires 4/30 | $350.00

Section 13.011, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Proof of Insurance for all vehicles used

Application


REFUGE CENTER

(type 050) | Expires 4/30 | No fee

For facilities that provide accommodation principally for homeless persons, where the accommodation may include the provision of food, clothing, employment, or other support services, but shall exclude lodging. (see City Ordinance Section 13.13 for exemptions)

Section 13.13, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


SCRAP SALVAGE COLLECTOR

(type 162) | Expires 4/30 | $ 75.00

For a person who buys, sells, collects, or delivers scrap salvage which is acquired from another person as a business or employment within the City, but who is not an operator of a "Scrap Salvage Yard" within the City or an employee of such an operator.

Section 13.01, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Proof of Insurance for all vehicles used

Application


SCRAP SALVAGE DEALER

(type 161) | Expires 4/30 | $350.00

For a person who operates a scrap salvage yard.

Section 13.01, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council
Proof of Insurance for all vehicles used

Application


SECONDHAND ARTICLE DEALER

(type 164) | Expires 12/31 | $ 100.00

Required for any person who primarily engages in the business of purchasing or selling secondhand articles. Exceptions apply, see Section 13.02 City Ordinances.

Section 13.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


SECONDHAND ARTICLE DEALER MALL/FLEA MARKET

(type 163) | Expires 4/30 | $165.00

The owner of any premises or land upon which two (2) or more persons operate as secondhand article dealers may obtain a secondhand article dealer mall or flea market license for the premises or land meets certain conditions. See City Ordinance Section 13.02 K. for conditions.

Section 13.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


SECONDHAND JEWELRY DEALER

(type 165) | Expires 12/31 | $ 500.00

Any person who engages in the business of any transaction consisting of purchasing, selling, receiving or exchanging secondhand jewelry. Exceptions apply, see Section 13.02 City Ordinances.

Section 13.02, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


SIGN CONTRACTOR

(type 104) | Expires 4/30 | $60.00/ new | $30.00/renewal

Chapter 9, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by City Clerk | Bond & Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


SPECIAL (TEMPORARY) CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE

(type 209)$10.00/event

Temporary Class "B" licenses may be issued to bona fide clubs, to county or local fair associations or agricultural societies, to churches, lodges or societies that have been in existence for at least 6 months before the date of application and to posts of veterans organizations authorizing the sale of fermented malt beverages at a particular picnic or similar gathering, at a meeting of the post, or during a fair conducted by the fair association or agricultural society.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by Common Council | May require approval from PW/PARKS if event is located on city property

Application


SPECIAL (TEMPORARY) “CLASS B” WINE

(type 219) $10.00/event

Temporary "Class B" licenses may be issued to bona fide clubs, to county or local fair associations or agricultural societies, to churches, lodges or societies that have been in existence for at least 6 months before the date of application and to posts of veterans' organizations authorizing the sale of wine in an original package, container or bottle or by the glass if the wine is dispensed directly from an original package, container or bottle at a particular picnic or similar gathering, at a meeting of the post, or during a fair conducted by the fair association or agricultural society.

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by Common Council | May require approval from PW/PARKS if event is located on city property

Application


SPECIAL (TEMPORARY) CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE & “CLASS B” WINE

(type 221) | $10.00/event

Combination of Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage & “Class B” Wine (see above)

Chapter 10, Code of General Ordinances

Approved by Common Council | May require approval from PW/PARKS if event is located on city property

Application


TAXI CAB COMPANY

(type 143) | Expires 6/30 | $75/cab

Section 13.07, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


TAXI DRIVER

(type 144) | Expires 4/30 | $30.00

TEMPORARY PERMIT (type 145) | $0.00

Section 13.07, Code of General Ordinances

May be Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application


TEMPORARY CEMENT BATCH PLANT

(type 234) | Expires 12/31 | $50.00

A Temporary Cement Batch Plant shall be defined as a place or facility which is not permanent in character and which is not intended to operate on a year round basis where cement is mixed with such as sand, stone, limestone, water or other substances for the purpose of forming concrete, which concrete will be used on or at premises other than the premises constituting the Temporary Cement Batch Plant.

Section 13.015, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by CDI, Health, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council

Application

 


TEMPORARY VEHICLE FACILITY

(type 168) |  $50.00 | Expires 3/1

For businesses who filed a vehicle facility renewal application by January 1, but violations were found that were not corrected by january 31.  Section 13.014 of the General Code of Ordinances

Application filed with City Clerk, approved by City Development

Section 13.014 of the General Code of Ordinances (E. #3)

Approved by City Clerk and City Development

Application


THEATRE

(type 121) | Expires 5/31 | $500.00TEMPORARY (type 120) $50.00/day

Required for a place, whether indoor or outdoor, used for the showing of motion pictures, the performance of plays, the performance of concerts, the performance of shows or live entertainment Temporary licenses available.

Section 12.04, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Certificate of Liability Insurance or Post Notice

Application


TOWING SERVICE

(type 142) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

Number of licenses issued is limited by quota. Check with City Clerk for availability.

Section 13.12, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Certificate of Liability Insurance

Application


VEHICLE FACILITY

(type 167) | Expires 1/1 | $250.00/new   $50.00/renewal

Required for businesses that offer or store and maintain vehicles for sale, rental, or leasing.  Section 13.014 of the General Code of Ordinances

Application approved by City Development, issued by City Clerk

Application - NEW

Application - TEMPORARY

Application - RENEWAL


VIETNAMESE POTBELLIED PIG

(type 231) | Expires 6/30 | $100.00

Section 14.024, Code of General Ordinances

Reviewed by PD, CDI, Health, Fire, & Licensing/Permit Committee | Approved by Common Council | Cash Bond

Application