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For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment 227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021 LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – OPEN-AIR BUSINESS 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: 1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing. 2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application. 3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above. 4. Licenses expire January 31. 5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31. 6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend. 7. License fee for donation boxes payable to City of South Bend due at issuance shall be $25.00 per box per year. 8. License fee for any other open-air business conducted on private property shall be $45.00 per location per year. 9. License fee for any other open-air business conducted on public property shall be $40.00 per location per year. NOTE: 1. 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).