(A) Class A License - On-premises consumption.
(1) A Class A license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol by the drink or in original package form for on-premises consumption only. The establishment’s principal source of revenue shall not be derived from the displaying, operating or playing of VGTs.
(2) The number of Class A licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Available riders: video gaming rider; outdoor café rider; package rider; seasonal performances rider; and pick-up and delivery rider.
(B) Class AA License - Hotel.
(1) A Class AA license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises of a hotel when such sale and service is made by the owner, operator or an employee of the owner or operator of the hotel. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a hotel owner or operator that possesses a Class AA license from serving alcohol to registered guests in any room if such alcohol is kept in and served from the licensee’s premises. A Class AA license shall not permit the sale or service of alcohol in a restaurant located on the hotel’s premises that is owned, leased or operated by a person other than the owner or operator of the hotel. If such restaurant is located in or is attached to the hotel, the restaurant’s owner, operator or tenant must obtain a separate license in order to sell, serve or allow the consumption of alcohol on the premises of the restaurant facility.
(2) The number of Class AA licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Available riders: video gaming rider. If hotel owns and operates a separate but connected space such as a bar or a restaurant that sells and serves alcohol for on-premises or off-premises consumption, the hotel shall only have authority to display, operate and allow the playing of no more than six VGTs on its hotel operation and bar or restaurant premises.
(C) Class B License - Restaurant, beer and wine.
(1) A Class B license shall authorize the retail sale or service of beer or malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises of a bona fide restaurant. For purposes of this license classification, restaurants that serve sandwiches shall qualify to apply for a Class B license. The establishment’s principal source of revenue shall not be derived from the displaying, operating or playing of VGTs.
(2) The number of Class B licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Available riders: video gaming rider; package rider; pick-up and delivery rider; seasonal performance rider; and outdoor café rider.
(D) Class BW License - Micro-brewery or winery.
(1) A Class BW license shall permit an establishment, commonly referred to as a microbrewery/winery, primarily engaged in the production and wholesale distribution of beer or wine to sell and serve at retail any beer or wine by the drink or by the package for on-premises or in original package form for off-premises consumption, subject to the following requirements:
(a) The floor area that is open to the public for said retail sale of beer or wine shall not exceed the total floor area on the premises used for the production and storage of beer or wine made on the premises for wholesale; and
(b) Ninety percent (90%) of the gross revenue from the retail sale of beer or wine sold on the premises shall be derived from product manufactured on the premises by the licensee.
(2) The number of Class BW licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: video gaming rider; outdoor café rider; and pick-up/delivery rider.
(E) Class C License - Casino.
(1) A Class C license shall authorize the retail sale and service of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a casino where the owner or operator of such casino holds an owner’s license or a temporary operating permit to operate a casino issued by the Illinois Gaming Board pursuant to the Illinois Gambling Act (230 ILCS 10/1 et seq.). A Class C license holder may sell or serve alcohol for consumption on the gaming floor of such casino where gambling games take place as well as in any restaurant and/or bar within the said casino facility so long as said bar and/or restaurant are owned or operated by the holder of a casino owner’s license or temporary operating permit issued by the Illinois Gaming Board. In the event that a third person, other than the person who holds an owner’s license or temporary operating permit, owns, leases or operates a restaurant and/or bar within the casino facility, that third person shall be required to obtain a separate license of a class that is appropriate for the operation of said restaurant and/or bar.
(2) The number of Class C licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: none.
(F) Class E License - Clubs.
(1) A Class E license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol by a bona fide club for on-premises consumption by the club’s members or members’ guests.
(2) The number of Class E licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: video gaming rider.
(G) Class F License - Stadium.
(1) A Class F license shall authorize the retail sale of beer, wine and wine coolers at athletic contests which are held in the enclosed portion of Danville Stadium.
(2) The number of Class F licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: none.
(H) Class GC License - Municipal golf course.
(1) A Class GC license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption only at a municipally-owned golf course. For purposes of this license, the premises of the golf course shall consist of the pro shop, snack bar, the defined golf course area, and from mobile carts operated on the golf course by the owner of the golf course. “GOLF COURSE” shall be defined as land consisting of a series of holes linked together, each with a teeing area marked by two markers showing the bounds of the legal tee area, fairway, rough, other hazards, and putting green surrounded by the fringe with a pin (flagstick) and cup. A typical golf course consists of 18 holes, but nine hole courses are also common. This definition “GOLF COURSE” excludes facilities commonly known as “MINIATURE GOLF COURSES” or similar term. Users of the golf course shall not be permitted to bring their own alcohol of any type onto the course or any part of the golf course owned by the city.
(2) The number of Class GC licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: none.
(I) Class P License - Package alcohol.
(1) A Class P license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol in original package form for off-premises consumption only.
(2) The number of Class P licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: pick-up and delivery rider.
(J) Class PG License - Grocery and drug stores.
(1) A Class PG license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol in the original package form for off premises consumption.
(2) The number of Class PG licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: pick-up and delivery rider.
(K) Class Q License - Illinois municipal corporation (civic center).
(1) A Class Q shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises where sold. Class Q licenses shall be issued only to Illinois Municipal Corporations.
(2) The number of Class Q licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: seasonal performances rider.
(L) Class R License - Restaurant, beer, wine and spirits.
(1) A Class R license shall authorize the retail sale of spirits, beer, and/or wine as specified in the license for on-premises consumption of a bona fide restaurant. The establishment’s principal source of revenue shall not be derived from the displaying, operating or playing of VGTs.
(2) The number of Class R licenses which may be issued shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: video gaming rider; package liquor rider; outdoor café rider; pickup/delivery rider; and seasonal performances rider.
(M) Class V License - Theater.
(1) A Class V license shall authorize the retail sale of alcohol by the drink but not in original package form on a bona fide theater’s premises when such premises is conducting a live theatrical, stage or musical performance. The sale of alcohol at the specified premises shall be incidental to the primary theater function of the premises.
(2) The number of Class V licenses shall be limited as provided in § 96.50 of this chapter.
(3) Riders available: none.
(Ord. 9470, passed 3-5-24)