(A) It is a common practice for an establishment not licensed or permitted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to allow its patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the premises for consumption. This practice is often referred to as "BYOB," an acronym for "bring your own bottle."
(B) In this chapter:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Has the meaning assigned by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
BYOB PERMIT. A permit, issued pursuant to this chapter, to operate a BYOB venue.
DEPARTMENT. The Planning and Development Department of the City of Harker Heights.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the Planning and Development Department.
PREMISES. The grounds and all buildings, vehicles, and appurtenances pertaining to the grounds, including any adjacent premises if they are directly or indirectly under the control of the same person.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any place accessible by the public, a business or public facility, a way or place, of whatever nature, opened to use of the public as a matter of right, or for purposes of vehicular travel as a street, or in the case of a sidewalk thereof, for pedestrian travel.
RESTAURANT. An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages for on-premise consumption or in a ready-to- consume state. To qualify as a restaurant under this chapter, the establishment must produce at least 80% of its total revenue, exclusive of tips and gratuities, from the provision of food service.
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 4-14-20; Am. Ord. 2021-19, passed 4-13- 2021)