(A) Class A: A Class A license shall be issued to a "restaurant" or "hotel" only as defined in this chapter and shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold as well as other retail sale of alcoholic liquor, excluding Sundays.
(B) Class A-1: A Class A-1 license shall be issued to a "restaurant" or "hotel" only as defined in this chapter and shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold as well as other retail sale of alcoholic liquor.
(C) Class B: A Class B license shall be issued to a restaurant or hotel only and shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises as well as other retail sale of beer and wine, excluding Sundays.
(D) Class B-1: A Class B-1 license shall be issued to a restaurant or hotel only and shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises as well as other retail sale of beer and wine.
(E) Class C: A Class C license shall be issued to duly authorized clubs as defined in this chapter and shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises only, excluding Sundays.
(F) Class C-1: A Class C-1 license shall be issued to duly authorized clubs as defined in this chapter and shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises only.
(G) Class D: A Class D license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises as well as other retail sales of alcoholic liquor, excluding Sundays.
(H) Class D-1: A Class D-1 license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises as well as other retail sales of alcoholic liquor.
(I) Class E: A Class E license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises only and issued to only those establishments commonly known as a "package liquor store", excluding Sundays.
(J) Class E-1: A Class E-1 license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises only and issued to only those establishments commonly known as a "package liquor store".
(K) Class F: A Class F license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor, excluding Sundays, for consumption off the premises only and shall be issued only to those establishments whose principal business is a grocery store or drugstore. The term "drugstore" shall be limited to businesses which, along with other retail trade, are duly authorized to sell prescription drugs. The term "grocery store" shall be limited to businesses whose primary source of income is derived from the retail sale of vegetables, meat, fruit and other food products.
(L) Class F-1: A Class F-1 license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises only and shall be issued only to those establishments whose principal business is a grocery store or drugstore. The term "drugstore" shall be limited to businesses which, along with other retail trade, are duly authorized to sell prescription drugs. The term "grocery store" shall be limited to businesses whose primary source of income is derived from the retail sale of vegetables, meat, fruit and other food products.
(M) Temporary License:
1. Purpose: A temporary license may be issued for a limited period of time for the purpose of allowing the licensee to raise funds for charitable, educational or civic purposes. The license shall be valid only at the location and on the specific dates designated in the application.
2. Issuance: A temporary license may be issued to any not for profit corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of Illinois for education, charitable or civic purposes. No license shall be issued unless the applicant has been incorporated for a period of not less than three (3) years prior to making application for such license. Applications shall be made with the Mayor at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of intended sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages and shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
3. Term Of License: A temporary license may be issued for a period not to exceed two (2) consecutive calendar days and shall be subject to the provisions of sections 5-13-9 and 5-13-10 of this chapter regarding time of sale, unless the Liquor Commissioner further restricts the time of sale. No applicant shall receive more than fourteen (14) temporary licenses in a calendar year. Sunday sales are allowed.
4. Application: In addition to any other requirements contained in an application for liquor license, the applicant shall include the following information:
(a) The location for which the license is sought;
(b) A copy of the written, signed lease or rental agreement or other written authority for the use of the location if the applicant is not the owner of said location;
(c) A statement setting forth the purpose for the issuance of said license;
(d) A statement setting forth the applicant's arrangements for crowd control;
(e) Certificate of insurance showing coverage for dram shop insurance in the maximum limits and liability coverage;
(f) A request for a specific time and date for the term of said license.
5. Fees: The fee for each temporary license issued hereunder shall be five dollars ($5.00) and shall be paid in full at the time the license is issued.
6. Compliance: Provided the license holder complies with subsection (M)7 of this section, persons under the age of twenty one (21) are authorized to be present on the premises during the time for which the temporary license has been granted for the purpose of purchasing food and nonalcoholic beverages only and if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
7. Secured Area: A temporary license holder that permits persons under the age of twenty one (21) to be present on that portion of the premises where alcoholic liquor is being sold pursuant to subsection (M)6 of this section shall secure the area where the alcoholic liquor and food are being dispensed from the general area of the remainder of the premises. Applicants shall file plans and drawings showing the segregation of the secured area with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Said plans must be approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner prior to the issuance of a temporary license.
(N) Class G-1: A Class G-1 license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only, for consumption off the premises only and shall be issued, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, only to those establishments whose principal business is a convenience store.
(O) Class G-2: A Class G-2 license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises only and shall be issued, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, only to those establishments whose principal business is a convenience store.
(P) Class H-1: (Rep. by Ord. 2832, 7-18-2011)
(Q) Class I: A Class I license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises where sold, excluding Sundays.
(R) Class I-1: A Class I-1 license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises where sold.
(S) Class N: A Class N license shall not authorize the sale or the offering for sale of any alcoholic liquor, but shall authorize the consumption of beer and wine only brought onto the premises by a patron of legal drinking age for such patron's personal consumption, subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
1. Beer or wine only is permitted to be brought onto the premises and consumed by patrons;
2. The licensee is allowed only to provide glasses, ice and a corkscrew for patrons for the consumption of beer or wine;
3. The licensee, its agents and/or employees are prohibited from storing any beer or wine for patrons;
4. Patrons are prohibited from taking any opened beer or wine from the premises. Any opened and unconsumed beer or wine must be disposed of by the patron or licensee, in a proper drain and trash receptacle which is to be made available to the patron by the licensee, and which shall be emptied at the close of each business day;
5. No "corking fee" may be charged by the licensee;
6. All bottles or cans brought onto the premises must be sealed in their original seal;
7. The beer or wine must be commercially manufactured;
8. Only one wine bottle per patron shall be allowed;
9. No wine bottle may exceed one thousand milliliters (1,000 mL) in volume;
10. Only three (3) beer bottles or cans per patron shall be allowed;
11. No beer bottle or can may exceed twelve (12) ounces in volume;
12. No alcoholic liquor other than beer or wine may be brought onto the premises.
(T) Class O: A Class O license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises where sold and shall be issued only to not for profit corporations organized and operating under the laws of the State of Illinois for education, charitable or civic purposes and which are also exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No video gaming shall be permitted on the premises of a Class O license. Clubs, as defined in this chapter, shall not be eligible for a Class O license.
(U) Class F-2: A Class F-2 license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises only and shall be issued only to those establishments whose principal business is a grocery store. The term "grocery store" shall be limited to businesses whose primary source of income is derived from the retail sale of vegetables, meat, fruit and other food products and which shall be located in a building containing not less than 30,000 square feet. To be eligible for a Class F-2 license, the licensee must also have either a Class F or Class F-1 license.
(V) Class P: A Class P license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of a banquet facility for only twenty-one (21) days per month, subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
1. Sales may be conducted for no more than six (6) hours during a single day and must terminate no later than eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M.;
2. Sales must be conducted in connection with a designed, prearranged special event under sponsorship of a particular person or organization. Food service, such as multiple course meals, hors d'oeuvres or buffet meals, at a prearranged price, may be available at the event. Food service must comply with all public health rules and regulations. Attendance at the event shall be limited to specific invitees of the person or organization sponsoring the event. No "drop in" or reservation dining, food service or sales shall be permitted by the general public. Attendees shall be prohibited from taking any alcoholic liquor from the premises.
(W) Class T: A Class T license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of a Theatre House, subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
1. Sales may be conducted beginning three (3) hours prior to the performance and must terminate no later than midnight on the day of the performance.
2. Patrons purchasing or possessing alcoholic liquor must be fitted with an identifiable wristband after evidencing that they are the age of twenty-one (21) or older.
3. Alcoholic liquor may be consumed by patrons throughout the premises. (Ord. 1615, 8-19-1991; amd. Ord. 2009, 9-2-1997; Ord. 2295, 12-18-2000; Ord. 2713, 10-20-2008; Ord. 3031, 3-20-2017; Ord. 3063, 10-2-2017; Ord. 3081, 2-20-2018; Ord. 3186, 2-18-2020; Ord. 3211, 9-21-2020; Ord. 3231, 5-3-2021; Ord. 3324, 9-19-2022)
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