A. Classifications And Fees: Licenses to sell alcoholic liquor at retail shall fall into one of the following classes:
1. Class A: A class A license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor, at retail, for consumption either: a) on the premises; or b) off of the premises when sold in the original package. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1
of the Village Code. The total number of Class A liquor licenses authorized to be issued by the Village of Glen Carbon at any one time shall be two (2).
2. Class B: A class B license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor, in the original package only for consumption off of the premises but shall not authorize consumption on the premises. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1 of the Village Code.
3. Class C: A class C license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor, at retail for consumption on the premises by the general public or a private party, in conjunction with hall or room rentals where a charge is made there directly or indirectly through an admission fee, service charge, meal charge, donation or any other charge whatsoever. A class C license can only be issued to a licensee that already holds a class A, D, E or F license. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1 of the Village Code.
4. Class D: A Class D license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor as part of a restaurant business, for consumption on the premises and shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor, in the original package only for consumption off of the premises. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in section 1-16-1 of this code.
5. Class E: A Class E license shall entitle the licensee to sell beer and wine only as part of a restaurant business, for consumption on the premises and shall entitle the licensee to sell beer and wine, in the original package only for consumption off of the premises. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in section 1-16-1
of this code. The total number of Class E liquor licenses authorized to be issued by the Village of Glen Carbon at any one time shall be one (1).
6. Class F: A class F license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises, or off the premises when sold in the original package, by “clubs” to members and/or their guests as the same are herein defined. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown on the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1 of the Village Code. Under no circumstances, shall a class F license be issued to persons, firms, or corporations operating a for profit activity where alcoholic liquor is served either to the public or persons attending a private party where a charge is made therefor either directly or indirectly through an admission fee, service charge, meal charge, donation, room rental or any other charge whatsoever.
7. Class G: A class G license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor, at retail for consumption on the premises by the general public or a private party, in conjunction with hall or room rentals where a charge is made therefor either directly or indirectly through an admission fee, service charge, meal charge, donation or any other charge whatsoever. Under no circumstances shall a class G license be issued to a for profit entity. The annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1 of the Village Code.
8. Class H. A Class H license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in an outdoor area of the licensed premises. Outdoor Dining and/or Drinking Area shall mean a designated area on the premises of a retail food establishment, restaurant, or tavern, but outside the principal building, and where patrons may consume food or beverages ordered from and served by a waiter or waitress or by purchasing at a dedicated location (bar) from a bartender.
a. The Outdoor Dining and/or Drinking Area must be contiguous to the retail food establishment, restaurant or taverns and may include a beer garden, patio, former private parking lot or other similar outdoor area not previously licensed or customarily designated for eating and drinking.
b. The designation of the establishment of Liquor License H is solely for the purpose of retail food establishments, restaurants, or tavern to allow for outdoor dining and drinking. This License shall not be granted for the purposes of a street fair, summer festival or similar event involving a high concentration of event attendees.
c. Outdoor dining/and or drinking is authorized only for License holders with authority to conduct on-premises sales and service of alcoholic liquor.
d. A dining or drinking area is considered an outdoor dining or drinking area if the area meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Located on the rooftop of a building or within an establishment with retractable roof; or
(2) Outdoor space connected to or located on the site of a restaurant, grocery store, health or fitness center, hotel, golf club, or other social club with a food establishment license; or
(3) Indoor space where 50% or more of a wall can be removed via the opening of windows, doors, or panels; or
(4) Any outdoor drinking and dining areas authorized by the Village of Glen Carbon provided that food and drinks are prepared by licensed food or liquor establishments.
The outdoor area where alcoholic liquor shall be permitted to be sold, served, or consumed on the premises of the licensee shall be specifically defined in the application for a Class H liquor license and may not include any portion of the premises also used for driveway or parking purposes. Use of the area defined in the application must not present any safety issues or dangers to patrons or the public as determined by the building and fire codes adopted by the village or of the respective fire district serving the premises. A Class H license can only be issued to a licensee that already holds a Class A, D, E, F or G license and shall be limited to the outdoor area that is part of the same licensed premises. Beginning January 1, 2022, the annual fee for such license shall be in the amount as shown in the Schedule of Fees found in Section 1-16-1 of the Village Code.
B. Restrictions On Certain Classes:
1. No class A, C, D, E, F or G license shall be issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail, for consumption on the premises, in any confectionery, grocery store or drugstore, or in any establishment, commonly known as a “self- service” store, where patrons are permitted physically to select and reduce to possession goods for purchase from open shelves or displays, making payment thereof upon leaving the premises, or in any establishment where the patronage of persons for the purchase of raw or unprepared food or medicines is solicited by signs, newspaper advertising or other public announcement. A licensee may sell prepared food upon the premises, but only when all food sold is consumed on the premises by the purchaser thereof.
2. Nothing in this subsection contained shall be held or construed to forbid the sale by a registered pharmacist of alcoholic liquor for medicinal purposes upon the prescription of a licensed physician or surgeon.
3. No class A license shall be issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail on any premises zoned residential pursuant to the Village Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Ord. 2010-14, 5-25-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-3, 1-27-2015; 2020-19A, 8-11-2020; Ord. 2020-38, 11-16-2020; Ord. 2021-12, 6-22-2021; Ord. 2021-23, 7-27-2021; Ord. 2022-11, 7-26-2022; Ord. 2023-9, 3-28-2023)