The number, kind and classification of licenses shall be as follows:
(A) Class “A” licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the premises, as well as other retail sales of such liquor. The annual fee for such Class "A" licenses shall be $1,000 for Monday through Saturday, with optional Sunday at an additional $250, payable semiannually in advance on the first day of May and the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective. Nonprofit organizations shall pay $500 with optional Sunday at an additional $125.
(B) Class “A-1” licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises. The annual fee for such Class “A-1” licenses shall be $1,000 for Monday through Saturday, with optional Sunday at an additional $250, payable semiannually in advance of the first day of May and the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective.
(C) Class “B” licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises. The annual fee for such licenses shall be $400 for Monday through Saturday, with optional Sunday at an additional $100, payable semiannually in advance on the first day of May and the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective.
(D) Class “B-l” licenses, which shall be for the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises of the licensee. The license fee for a Class "B-l" license shall be $400 for Monday through Saturday with optional Sunday at an additional $100, payable semiannually in advance on the first day of May and the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective.
(E) Class “B-2” licenses, which shall be for the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises of the licensee. The license fee for a Class "B-2" license shall be $400 for Monday through Saturday with optional Sunday at an additional $100, payable semiannually in advance on the first day of May and the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective. Any licensee shall be required to have seating for 25 or more persons.
(F) Class “C” licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises but only shall be issued to those licensees who conduct on the premises a restaurant business as defined under § 111.01, the annual fees for such Class “C” licenses shall be $1,000 for Monday through Saturday with optional Sunday sales and at a license cost of $250, payable semi-annually in advance on the first day of March and on the first day of November in each year in which such license is effective.
(G) Temporary license.
(1) Purpose. A temporary liquor 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.
(2) Licenses. A temporary license may be issued to not-for-profit corporations or organizations operating under the laws of the state of Illinois for charitable, educational or civic purposes. No license shall be issued unless the applicant has been incorporated or organized for a period of not less than one year prior to making application for such license. Application shall be made with the Mayor at least 60 days prior to the date of intended sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages and shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(3) Term of license. A temporary license may be issued for a period not to exceed three consecutive calendar days and shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter regarding time of sale, unless the Liquor Control Commissioner further restricts the time of sale. No applicant shall receive more than two temporary licenses in any calendar year.
(4) Application. In addition to the usual requirements, 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 evidence of dram shop and liability insurance coverage;
(f) A request for specific times and dates for the term of said license.
(5) Fees. The fee for a temporary license shall be $75 for two days, $100 for three days, requests which include Sunday shall pay an additional $25 and shall be paid in full at the time the license is issued.
(H) (1) No more than thirteen licenses shall be issued and be in full force and effect at any time. The number of Class “A” licenses shall not exceed five. The number of Class “A-1” licenses shall not exceed two. The number of Class “B” licenses shall not exceed four. The number of Class “B-1” licenses shall not exceed one. The number of Class “B-2” licenses shall be zero. The number of Class “C” licenses shall be one. The number of temporary licenses shall not exceed one per day.
(2) Notwithstanding the number of licenses set forth above for each classification, the number of licenses for the first Class “A”, “B-l” or “B-2” license that is for any reason surrendered, cancelled or revoked, or for any reason whatsoever available for issuance and not issued to a licensee under Chapter 111 shall immediately be reduced by one in such class and the total number of licenses that shall be in full force and effect at any time shall be reduced from twelve to eleven. By way of illustration if a Class “A” license is surrendered, cancelled, revoked or not renewed, the number of Class “A” licenses shall thereafter be automatically and immediately reduced from five to four and the total number of licenses reduced from twelve to eleven. This provision for reduction in licenses shall apply to the first class “A”, “B-1” or “B-2” license that is surrendered, cancelled, revoked or not renewed. Moreover, it shall only apply to the first class “A”, “B-l”, or “B-2” license reduced by one and any subsequent license that is surrendered, cancelled, revoked or otherwise becomes available shall not reduce the number of licenses in that class or the total number of licenses.
(‘82 Code, § 5.04.070) (Am. Ord. 882, passed 7-5-88; Am. Ord. 1106, passed 9-7-99; Am. Ord. 1117, passed 12-7-99; Am. Ord. 1409, passed 5-3-10; Am. Ord. 1563, passed 5-1-17; Am. Ord. 1568, passed 7-5-17; Am. Ord. 1571, passed 7-17-17; Am. Ord. 1585, passed 2-12-18; Am. Ord. 1611, passed 11-26-18; Am. Ord. 1616, passed 12-12-18; Am. Ord. 1620, passed 1-14-19)