Highwood, IL · Lake County
Curbside Café License and Permit Application
Highwood businesses use this application to request a curbside café license and permit and provide details about the property, business, contractor, and proposed setup.
What this form is
This application is for a business seeking a City of Highwood curbside café license and permit. It asks for property, owner, operator, and contractor details, restaurant and liquor license status, and descriptions of any valet-plan changes and stormwater measures. Applicants must attach plans certified by a licensed Illinois architect and provide required insurance proof before a permit is issued; the form states an annual fee of $500.
Who needs it
A business seeking a Highwood curbside café license and permit should complete the application and provide the listed plans and insurance proof.
How to submit it
Do not fax or email the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; it has a property owner signature line, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Highwood curbside café license and permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, business, contractor, license status, and project information requested.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach architect-certified plans showing the proposed structure, size, and table layout. Prepare the insurance proof described in the application.
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Submit to the City
Do not fax or email the application. Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the curbside café application ask for?
- It requests property, business owner, operator, and contractor information, license status, and details about valet-plan changes and stormwater measures.
- What attachments are required for the application?
- The form requires plans certified by a licensed Illinois architect showing the proposed structure, its size, and table layout. It also describes insurance proof required before a permit is issued.
- Do I need a notary for a curbside café license application?
- No. The application has a property owner signature line and does not require notarization. The signer signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the curbside café application?
- Do not fax or email the application. The form does not provide a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.
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