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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 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021 LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – RESTAURANT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-45 (SEE ALSO 4-46) EXEMPTIONS 1. No license fee shall be paid for restaurants operated by fraternal organizations, service clubs, or religious, educational or charitable institutions. However, all other provisions of this section shall apply to such establishments. Therefore, you are still required to submit the application and $5.00 processing fee. REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: 1. Health Permit pursuant to inspection and approval by County Health Officer. 2. St. Joseph County Health Department Plan and Review Application for new facilities. 3. Must comply with Fire and Building Department Inspections as required by City Controller. 4. Valid certificate signed by Sealer of Weights and Measures if food to be sold by weight or measure. 5. Must comply with minimum sanitation requirements as specified by Indiana State Board of Health, Regulation HFD 17 and all changes and amendments (available on file with City Clerk). 6. If applicant is a not-for-profit organization, provide proof of status. APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Review Municipal Code Sections 4-45 & 4-46 thoroughly. 2. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee. 3. Inspection and approval by the County Health Officer, as evidenced by a valid Health Permit 4. Inspections by the Fire Department and Building Department as required. 5. Applicants desiring to sell food by weight or measure shall file a valid certificate signed by the Sealer of Weights and Measures that all scales and measures to be used in said business have been tested and approved, at the time of making application. 6. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.