BUSINESS LICENSE/REGiSTRATION AND APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
Per Village Code (Chapter 7), all businesses within the community must annually obtain a business license or be registered, including home businesses, and in some cases, a commercial property that may be used for personal use and/or storage.
If you are applying for a Village Liquor License for your business; a Village Business License application is also required.
Village Business License/Registrations and Village Liquor Licenses expire annually on June 30th. All applications must be completed in their entirety and received before June 30th of the current year. Any applications not received before June 30th, are subject to a daily fine of not less than $50.00 and not to exceed $750.00 beginning July 1st of the current year.
There is a $120 annual base fee for business licenses - additional fees will be assessed based on services offered; as outlined in Village Code (Chapter 7).
Liquor license fees will be assessed based on classification selected and due at the time of application.
Additional Information:
1.) If you are a new business in Lakemoor, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department to determine if your use is permitted at your specific location. If use is permitted, follow step #2. If use is not permitted or requires a Special Use permit, follow step #6.
2) If your business proposes selling and/or serving alcohol, please contact Todd Weihofen at (815)-385-1117 for liquor license requirements.
3) If your business proposes selling and/or serving food, please contact the Lake County Health Department at (847)-377-8040 or McHenry County Health Department at (815)-459-5151 for requirements.
4) If your business requires alterations or improvements (structural, plumbing, electrical, etc.), please complete the attached business license forms and submit to Village Hall. After zoning approval, applicant can apply for a building permit. Building inspections can be scheduled through Village hall. Please call 48 hours in advance of requested inspection time. Inspections are conducted Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5) Completed forms can be e-mailed directly to villagehall@lakemoor.net. Once approved you will be contacted with the fee amount. The fee can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Please make checks payable to: Village of Lakemoor.
6) Businesses that are not permitted or that require a Special Use Permit will need to receive approvals prior to occupancy allowance. The application process for businesses requiring a Special Use Permit is approximately 60 days. Contact the The Village Administrator at (815)-385-1117 to arrange for a pre-application meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: THE VILLAGE OF LAKEMOOR WILL BE CONDUCTING BRIEF BUSINESS
COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS THIS YEAR FOR ALL BRICK AND MORTAR BUSINESSES .
All business compliance inspections will be conducted Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If your business hours fall outside of these hours, please contact Village Hall to schedule an inspection.
Submit completed applications to
villagehall@lakemoor.net.
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Mayor Colin McIntyre