North Chicago — Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-6

A. An application for landlord licensing shall be on a form provided by the Department of Economic and Community Development. Such application shall, at a minimum, contain:
1. The full legal name, address ( P.O. boxes not accepted ), telephone numbers and email addresses of the principle owner, and any property agents acting on behalf of the owner, including a 24-hour contact number. Property owners who live or have an office more than fifty (50) miles from the City must have a property agent who lives or has an office within fifty (50) miles of the City.
2. If the residential rental property is held by a corporation or a limited liability company, the principal of said organization shall be listed as the principal owner, subject to all requirements of this chapter.
3. If the residential rental property is held in trust, the contact information of the individual serving as the responsible party will be provided.
4. The address of the residential rental property;
5. The total number of dwelling units within the property, as well as a the number of residential rental property specifically (if different) and;
6. Proof of insurance for each address.
B. Each application for landlord licensing shall be accompanied with a fee listed in section 14-7-1 of the City Code.
C. The first application for landlord licensing and fee shall be due within forty-five (45) days of the adoption and effective date of this chapter for all residential rental property presently occupied, and for all residential rental property presently held out for occupancy.
D. Each application form and landlord license issued thereon shall apply to a single address with the improvements thereon, and operated as one proprietary unit, listing each residential rental property contained therein.
E. Once issued, a landlord license and landlord license certificate of compliance cannot be transferred or assigned to another residential rental property or to a successor owner. If a residential rental property transfers ownership, the new owner will have thirty (30) days to obtain a landlord license and landlord license certificate of compliance.
F. If a landlord license or landlord license certificate of compliance is revoked, suspended or is no longer valid, they shall be obtained using the same procedure, application, inspection and fee as is required for an original landlord license and landlord license certificate of compliance.
G. An application for landlord licensing with a short-term rental endorsement shall additionally contain:
1. Signed form acknowledging owner's responsibility to pay all applicable municipal fees or taxes, including the hotel/motel tax;
2. Signed form acknowledging owner's responsibility to inform their guests of the City's standards for short-term rentals.
3. A list of all websites and platforms the short-term rental will be let or advertised on;
4. A drawing of the site showing the location of all existing parking areas and driveways in relation to the property lines and structures;
5. The full name and valid contact information for a North Chicago resident who will serve as an emergency 24-hour contact if the owner of the short-term rental is not a North Chicago resident;
6. A non-refundable application fee for each short-term rental endorsement applied for as listed in Section 14-7-1 of the City Code.
7. Any additional forms, information or exhibits as may be requested by the Department of Economic and Community Development to reasonably confirm that the property and use will adhere to all state, local, and federal regulations, laws, and standards, including this Ordinance and the City of North Chicago Zoning Ordinance.