Open-Air Business License Application

  • License Application for - Open-Air Business

    MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-38

  • South Bend Municipal Code: Section 4-38


    Definition:

    An open air business includes any person who erects, places or stands in the City an open-air booth, shed, tent, trailer, container, donation box or stand for the purpose of selling, bartering, receiving for future sale or use, distributing or exchanging on or from such place any goods, wares or merchandise, which terms shall include also all fruits, vegetables, country produce, refreshments, beverages, baked goods, and confectionery.

    NOTE:
    The term "open-air business," as used in this section, does not include establishments which are defined as itinerant restaurants under section 4-45 of this chapter


    General Instructions and Application Process:

    1. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
    2. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
    3. Licenses expire January 31.
    4. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
    5. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend. You may pay in person at City Hall or call the Business Licensing Manager at 574-235-5912 to pay over the phone.
    6. License fee for donation boxes payable to City of South Bend due at issuance shall be $25.00 per box per year.
    7. License fee for any other open-air business conducted on private property shall be $45.00 per location per year.
    8. License fee for any other open-air business conducted on public property shall be $40.00 per location per year.

    NOTE:
    No license shall be issued by the Controller under this section until the zoning, ingress and egress of the location(s) have been approved by the appropriate City Department(s).

    Required Information and Materials:

    1.  Zoning, parking availability, and Site Plan drawing of proposed location.
    2. Description of booth, shed, tent, trailer, or stand to be used.
    3. Description of operation including dates, hours, and types of goods sold.
    4. Weights and Measures Sealer Certificate (if applicable).
    5. Restaurant License per Ord. §§4-45, 4-46 if prepared or ready for consumption food will be served.
    6. Written statement of permission from private property owner/lessee, if applicable.
    7. Written approval by Board of Public Works for location on public property.

    Application Process:

    1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
    2. Review and report by Building Department, Code Enforcement, and Public Works, as applicable.
    3. Controller Denies or Approves License.
    4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.

    Questions?

    For all municipal business license questions, contact:

    City of South Bend
    Department of Community Investment
    215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
    Suite 500
    South Bend, Indiana 46601

    Phone: 574.235.5912

    Fax: 574.235.9021

  • Application Type

  • Is this application pertaining to a new business or are you renewing your existing permit?*

  • Business Data

  • Does Mailing address differ from Property Address?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Find the zoning of your location using the City of South Bend Zoning Map

  • Proposed Location is
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  • Will the Open-Air Facility have a tent larger than 10' x 10'?

  • If you will have a tent larger than 10' by 10', you are required to fill out the Temporary Tent or Trailer Permit

  • Will scales be used in business transactions?
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  • Personal Data

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • Signature

  • I, hereby, certify and affirm that all the information I have given in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I have in no way attempted to mislead the City in this application by omitting facts known to me. I have read and understand the regulations of the Open-Air Business license found in the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 4-38.

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