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Business License Application

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Business License Application

All applicants for a business license or renewal in the Village of Riverdale shall be required to comply with current zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire and health codes. A PERMIT IS REQUIRED for any construction and/or building renovation work. ALL PERMITS MUST BE ISSUED BEFORE THE START OF ANY WORK. Permit applications are available at Village Hall, 157 W. 144th Street. PERSONS WORKING WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE PERMITS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DOUBLE PERMIT FEES.

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  • Additional application forms required for Home Occupations, Public Phone, Peddlers/Solicitors, Scavengers, Hand Bill Distributions
  • The Village of Riverdale has adopted the following codes for all permits whether a licensed and bonded contractor or the individual building owner performs the work. Actual blueprints may be required when applying for permits. 1. International Building Code, 2006 Edition 2. International Residential Code, 2006 Edition 3. The NFPA Life Safety Code 101, 2000 Edition 4. National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition 5. Illinois Plumbing Code, 2004 Edition 6. International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition 7. International Fire Code, 2006 Edition 8. NFPA Codes and Standards 9. International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition 10. International Energy Code, 2006 Edition 11. The CABO/ANSI Standards for Accessible & Usable Buildings & Facilities, 1991 Edition 12. The Illinois Accessibility Code, 1997 Edition
  • I understand that these codes are to be followed for all work done under a current Village of Riverdale Permit. I further understand that no business shall be conducted until a business license is issued and compliance with all applicable Village regulations is met. I UNDERSTAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE IS CONDITIONED UPON COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VILLAGE ORDINANCES/INSPECTIONS. NO BUSINESS MAY OPEN UNTIL FEES ARE PAID AND LICENSE IS ISSUED.
  • GENERAL INFORMATION - FEES FOR BUSINESS LICENSES (This list is not all-inclusive. If you business is not listed, you may call Village Hall for more information, or check the Village Municipal Code (www.villageofriverdale.org) General Business $100 for first 2000 sq. ft., plus $25 for each addt’l 1000 sq. ft. Food Permit (not Restaurant or Grocery store) General Business rate plus $100 Dry Cleaners, Beauty/Barber Shops $100 flat fee Service Stations $125 for up to 5 pumps, $25 for each pump more than 5 Cigarette/Tobacco Dealer $125 Processor/Recycler $800 Lumberyard $100 for first 2000 sq.ft., +$25 for addt’l 1000 sq.ft (max $500 fee) Truck Terminal $400 Outdoor Storage $500 plus $.04 per sq.ft over 10,000 sq.ft. Other Fees (Separate Application Forms to be Submitted) Liquor Fee based on Classification with approval of Liquor Commissioner Amusement Tags $200-Electronic/Video Machines; $75-Mechanical Devices Cigarette Machine $100 Vending Machine (Food/Snack) $30 (up to three coin slots), $10 for each additional coin slot All other Vending Machines (including Copy Machines) $15 per coin slot Outdoor Pay Telephones $100 (Subject to Zoning Regulations) Signs Subject to size and permit regulations

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Village of Riverdale
157 W. 144th St.
Riverdale , IL 60827

Phone: 708.841.2200
info@villageofriverdale.net

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  • Home
  • Residents
    • Census 2020
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    • Pay Water Bill Online
    • Pay your Water Bill
    • Garbage and Refuse
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    • Register to Vote
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    • Dogs
    • Traffic Court
    • Red Light Violation
  • Business
    • Forms and Applications
    • Enterprise Zone Incentive
  • Departments
    • Village Clerk Office
    • Fire Department
      • Chief’s Welcome
      • About the Fire Department
        • Mission, Vision & Core Values
        • Org Chart
      • Department Operations
        • EMS
        • Fire Suppression
        • Technical Rescue
        • Hazmat
      • Fire Prev. / Pub. Ed
        • CPR Training
        • Kids Corner
      • Survey
    • Police Department
      • Red Light Enforcement Program
      • Safe Haven
      • Internet Purchase Exchange
      • Prescription Drug Disposal
      • Crossing Guard Program
    • Public Works
      • Street Sweeping Schedule
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