The village may set from time to time as public welfare seems to warrant a limit to the total licenses to be issued in the village, except that in no event shall the village issue more than five each of Class A, B and C licenses. The classification of licenses authorized to be issued under this chapter and the license fees shall be as provided herein. The license fee to be paid shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired in the licensing year prior to the issuance of the license. All license fees, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be paid semiannually in advance and shall accompany the application for such license. All renewal license fees must be paid not less than ten days prior to the expiration of said existing license.
(A) Class A license. A Class A license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises specified of all alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises. Annual fee for such license shall be $450 payable in advance or in semiannual payments.
(B) Class A-1 license. A Class A-1 Sunday license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises specified of all alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday only. Annual fee for such license shall be $100 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. In order to obtain a Class A-1 license, the applicant shall possess a current Class A license. Class A-1 licenses shall be governed in all respects by the terms and conditions governing Class A licenses.
(C) Class B license. A Class B license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor, excluding beer and wine, in the original package but not for consumption on the premises. Annual fee for such license shall be $150 payable in advance or in semiannual payments.
(D) Class B-1 license. A Class B-1 Sunday license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor excluding beer and wine, in the original package but not for consumption on the premises between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday only. Annual fee for such license shall be $100 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. In order to obtain a Class B-1 license the applicant shall possess a current Class B license. Class B-1 licenses shall be governed in all respects by the terms and conditions governing Class B licenses.
(E) Class C license. A Class C license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine in the original package but not for consumption on the premises. Annual fee for such license shall be $300 payable in advance or in semiannual payments.
(F) Class C-1 license. A Class C-1 Sunday license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine in the original package but not for consumption on the premises between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday only. Annual fee for such license shall be $100 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. In order to obtain a Class C-1 license the applicant shall possess a current Class C license. Class C-1 licenses shall be governed in all respects by the terms and conditions governing Class C licenses.
(G) Class D gas station/convenience store license.
(1) A Class D gas station/convenience store license shall authorize the retail sale of all alcoholic liquors, in their original packaging, for consumption off the premises where sold. A Class D license gas station/convenience store license shall also permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises, provided that the following requirements are met:
(a) The sale is made to a person over the age of 21 in conjunction with such person’s operation of a video gaming terminal at the licensed premises;
(b) No person shall be served unless such person is actively playing a video gaming terminal at the licensed premises;
(c) The service of beer and wine is limited to two drinks per video gaming customer for any 24-hour period;
(d) All beer and wine shall be poured from their original containers and served in a clear container. No cans or glass containers shall be allowed;
(e) No beer or wine beverages shall be removed from or consumed outside of the designated video gaming area at any time;
(f) No happy hour practices shall be permitted;
(g) No less than two employees over the age of 21 shall be present on the licensed premises at any time that beer or wine may be served; and
(h) No advertisement, including, but not limited to, signage, shall be permitted indicating that the licensed premises is a drinking establishment or that beer and wine are available for consumption on said premises.
(2) (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, a Class D gas station/convenience store license shall permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises, Monday through Sunday only; between the hours of 12:00 p.m (noon) and 10:00 p.m. There shall be a maximum of three Class D gas station/convenience store licenses issued within the village at any one time. The annual fee for such license shall be $1,800, payable in advance or in semiannual payments. Class D gas station/convenience store licenses are limited only to gas stations (which do not also qualify as a licensed truck stop establishment or licensed large truck stop establishment pursuant to the Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et. seq.) or convenience stores.
(b) For purposes of this division (G), a CONVENIENCE STORE shall be defined as a small-sized mercantile store that offers a limited range of grocery and other everyday items for the convenience of shoppers. The operation of video gaming terminals at any premises holding a Class D gas station/convenience store license shall at all times be ancillary to the operation of such premises as a gas station or convenience store.
(H) Class E and Class E-1 licenses. A Class E license shall authorize the retail sale of beer, wine and wine coolers only on the premises specified for consumption on the premises. The annual fee for such license shall be $450 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. A Class E-1 Sunday license shall authorize the retail sale of beer, wine and wine coolers only on the premises specified for consumption on the premises between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday only. The annual fee for such license shall be $100 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. In order to obtain and maintain a Class E-1 license, the applicant shall possess and maintain a current Class E license. Class E-1 licenses shall be governed in all respects by the terms and conditions governing Class E licenses.
(I) Class F restaurant license.
(1) A Class F restaurant license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises provided that the following requirements are met:
(a) The licensed premises is an establishment wherein the service of meals is the major source of income;
(b) The sale of alcoholic liquor is in conjunction with the meal; and
(c) The sale of alcoholic liquor shall be by table service only and no bar, other than a service bar, shall be allowed on the premises.
(2) Annual fee for such license shall be $450 payable in advance or in semiannual payments.
(J) Class F-1 restaurant license. A Class F-1 restaurant Sunday license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday only. Annual fee for such license shall be $100 payable in advance or in semiannual payments. In order to obtain a Class F-1 restaurant license the applicant shall possess a current Class F license. Class F-1 licenses shall be governed in all respects by the terms and conditions governing Class F licenses.
(K) Special event license. A one- or two-day liquor license, hereinafter referred to as a special event license, shall be authorized for the sale of beer, wine and wine coolers outside the building of a licensed premises or at such location as permitted herein under the following terms and conditions.
(1) The special event license shall be available for one or two consecutive days, on Friday or Saturdays only, and shall be operated during the hours as set forth in § 112.11(C).
(2) Special event licenses will be issued at the Village Board’s discretion.
(3) The special event license shall be available only to current liquor license holders or nonprofit organizations and shall only be available for charitable fundraising purposes. A CHARITABLE PURPOSE shall be defined as a purpose consistent with that required for an organization to be designated a charitable or nonprofit organization under the IRS code§ 501(c)(3).
(4) Any nonprofit organization making an application hereunder shall be in existence for a minimum of two years prior to the application.
(5) (a) The fee for the special event license shall be $50 payable upon application for license. License application must be made at least 60 days prior to the scheduled event and must include a stated charitable purpose. Any application shall be processed as set forth in § 112.06(D).
(b) Property owner and licensee must submit proof of liability and dramshop insurance when filing the application. The application shall include a diagram of the event area, showing specifically where alcoholic beverages will be served and showing the location of adjoining properties and nearest residence (showing distance in feet to the nearest residence).
(6) A minimum of 15% of the entire gross sales during the hours of the special event license must be donated to the stated charity. Proof of said donation must be provided to the village within ten days of the date of license.
(7) The special event license shall allow the sale of beer, wine and wine coolers in the area immediately adjacent and contiguous to the licensed premises and said area shall be entirely enclosed by fence, not less than five feet in height. Other liquor sold inside the adjoining licensed premises may be brought outside to the enclosed area.
(8) If the special event is not to be held on the premises of an existing license holder or immediately adjacent thereto, the alcoholic beverages shall be served in an area entirely enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height. The enclosed area shall have a controlled gate for ingress and egress.
(9) No sound amplification of any kind shall be allowed in the outside enclosed area after 11:30 p.m.
(Prior Code, § 2-4-7) (Ord. passed 4-5-1982; Ord. 99-4, passed 5-17-1999; Ord. 2002-8, passed 8-19-2002; Ord. 2003-09, passed 4-7-2003; Ord. 2005-07, passed 12-5-2005; Ord. 2021-05, passed 4-19-2021; Ord. 2022-06, passed 5-2-2022; Ord. 2022-13, passed 6-20-2022)