A. Class A License: Restaurant or bar full license.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits on premises only.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be ten (10). (Ord. 20-O-08, 2-18-2020; amd. Ord. 23-O-05, 5-16-2023; Ord. 23-O-07, 6-20-2023)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day. (Ord. 16-O-52, 11-15-2016)
4. The initial fee for this Class A license class and the annual fee for this Class A license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
B. Class B License: Restaurant or bar full license with retail wine or beer.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine, and spirits on premises. The license holder may also sell bottles of wine or beer in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be nine (9). (Ord. 20-O-17, 8-18-2020)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. Spirits may not be sold on the premises in their original package for consumption off premises. (Ord. 16-O-52, 11-15-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class B license class and the annual fee for this Class B license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
C. Class C License: Restaurant or bar, beer and wine only license.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine, but is not authorized to sell spirits. The sale of beer and wine must be on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be seven (7). (Ord. 20-O-07, 2-18-2020; amd. Ord. 23-O-02, 2-7-2023; Ord. 23-O-07, 6-20-2023)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
4. The initial fee for this Class C license class and the annual fee for this Class C license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
D. Class D License: Restaurant or bar, beer and wine only with retail wine or beer.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine on premises, but is not authorized to sell spirits. The license holder may also sell bottles of wine or beer in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be four (4). (Ord. 20-O-12, 6-16-2020)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. Spirits may not be sold on the premises in their original package for consumption off premises. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for a Class D license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class D license shall be one thousand eight hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018; amd. Ord. 21-O-07, 4-20-2021)
E. Class E License: Liquor store.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on the premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be three (3).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
5. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
6. The initial fee for this Class E license class and the annual fee for this Class E license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
F. Class F License: Convenience store with liquor.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The alcohol sales shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total sales area on the premises.
5. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
6. The initial fee for this Class F license class and the annual fee for this Class F license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
G. Class G License: Convenience store with beer and wine only.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises. The sale of liquor or spirits is prohibited.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be two (2).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The sale of beer and wine shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total sales area on the premises. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class G license class and the annual fee for this Class G license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
H. Class H License: Grocery or retail store with liquor.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The sale of alcohol shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total sales area of the premises.
5. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
6. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
7. The initial fee for this Class H license class and the annual fee for this Class H license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
I. Class I License: Nonprofit.
1. A Class I license is issued to a nonprofit club and authorizes the sale of beer, wine and spirits on premises only.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. A Class I license allows for the sale of alcohol to club members and guests in public and private rooms, including privately sponsored parties, lunches, dinners, receptions and similar gatherings. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class I license class and the annual fee for this Class I license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
J. Class J License: Catering license.
1. A Class J license shall authorize the sale and service of alcoholic liquor by a "caterer retailer" as defined in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3.34. It shall allow the holder to serve alcoholic liquor as an incidental part of a food service that serves prepared meals. The caterer retailer shall sell alcoholic liquor for consumption only as part of a catered event and only during the catered event.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
3. The initial fee for this Class J license class and the annual fee for this Class J license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
K. Class K License: Special event license.
1. License holder is authorized to temporarily sell beer, wine or liquor during a special event such as a festival, picnic, business event or celebration. The license holder must hold a special events license or have authorization from a special events license holder to sell alcohol.
2. Alcohol may only be sold during the hours of operation granted for the special event.
3. An applicant must apply for a Class K license at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
4. The issuance of a special event license shall be contingent upon the applicant providing the Local Liquor Control Commissioner with proof of insurance in amounts and with coverage acceptable to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and name the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, covering any loss or claim, including, but not limited to, dramshop insurance and general liability insurance, arising out of the special event and the sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor.
5. In the application for a Class K license the application must provide clear boundaries of the area in which alcoholic liquor is allowed.
6. The license holder shall comply with all other requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
7. The initial fee for this Class K license class and the annual fee for this Class K license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
L. Class L License: Beer and wine production and sampling license.
1. License holder is authorized to manufacture, package, distribute, store and sell beer or wine at retail for on or off premises consumption in compliance with Federal and State laws.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be three (3).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
5. Retail sales for off premises consumption and on premises consumption shall be limited to the retail portion of the licensed premises; except, however, on premises consumption may be allowed in other areas of the licensed premises during supervised tours and private events. The retail portion of the licensed premises shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet.
6. Patrons under twenty one (21) years of age shall be allowed on the premises when accompanied by a person twenty one (21) years of age or older; except, however, classes and seminars on alcoholic related subjects shall only be open to patrons twenty one (21) years and older. (Ord. 17-O-3, 1-17-2017)
7. The initial fee for this Class L license class and the annual fee for this Class L license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018; amd. Ord. 22-O-04, 4-19-2022)
M. Class M License: Craft Distiller License.
1. Class M licenses shall be for a craft distiller holding a craft distiller license issued by the state of Illinois. This license shall authorize:
a. The onsite production and storage of alcohol in quantities not to exceed the one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
b. The sale of such site distilled alcohol to persons of at least twenty one (21) years of age for consumption on and off premises; and
c. On site sampling of such alcohol.
2. The number of Class M licenses allowed shall be zero.
3. Sales or sampling of alcoholic beverages manufactured outside the licensed facility are prohibited.
4. It shall be unlawful for a Class M licensee to sell a container of alcohol for off premises consumption unless the container is greater than or equal to three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 ml) in volume and is properly sealed for transport in a motor vehicle without violation of law.
5. Class M licensees may, during authorized hours of business and to the extent permitted by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended, sell their alcoholic products manufactured on the licensed premises at retail for off and on premises consumption. In addition, Class M licensees may offer samples of the alcohol permitted to be produced and sold pursuant to this classification.
6. Class M licensees must have at least one BASSET certified site manager on premises. All servers and persons selling any form of alcoholic beverages shall be BASSET certified.
7. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class M license to provide a sample or sell any alcohol between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
8. Every Class M licensee must have a valid craft distiller license from the state of Illinois.
9. A Class M licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
10. The initial fee for a Class M license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class M license shall be one thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-06, 4-17-2018)
N. Class N License: Craft Distilleries/Breweries.
1. Class N licenses shall be for an establishment that wishes to distill alcohol and brew beer. The Distiller/Brewer must hold both a craft distiller license and a Class 1 brewer license issued by the state of Illinois. This license shall authorize:
a. The onsite production and storage of alcohol in quantities not to exceed the one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
b. The onsite production and storage of beer in quantities not to exceed the nine hundred and thirty thousand (930,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
c. The sale of such site distilled alcohol and brewed beer to persons of at least twenty one (21) years of age for consumption on and off premises; and
d. On site sampling of such alcohol and beer.
2. Class N Licensees are not permitted to self-distribute brewed beer pursuant to 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-12-18a.
3. The number of Class N licenses allowed shall be one.
4. Sales or sampling of alcoholic beverages manufactured outside the licensed facility are prohibited.
5. It shall be unlawful for a Class N licensee to sell a container of alcohol for off premises consumption unless the container is greater than or equal to three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 ml) in volume and is properly sealed for transport in a motor vehicle without violation of law.
6. Class N licensees may, during authorized hours of business and to the extent permitted by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended, sell their alcoholic products manufactured on the licensed premises at retail for off and on premises consumption. In addition, Class N licensees may offer samples of the alcohol permitted to be produced and sold pursuant to this classification.
7. Class N licensees must have at least one BASSET certified site manager on premises. All servers and persons selling any form of alcoholic beverages shall be BASSET certified.
8. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class N license to provide a sample or sell any alcohol between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
9. Every Class N licensee must have a valid craft distiller license and class 1 brewer license from the state of Illinois.
10. A Class N licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
11. The initial fee for a Class N license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class N license shall be one thousand eight hundred seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-6, 4-17-2018)
O. Class O License: BYOB License:
1. Class O licenses shall authorize retail establishments such as art galleries and music stores and other similar uses as determined by the local liquor control commissioner to allow the complimentary service and consumption of beer and wine by its patrons that: a) is brought to the premises of the business by the patron (BYOB); and/or b) is served by the business as a compliment to the patron's purchase of goods or services offered by the business (complimentary service).
2. Service may be only to customers of the shop or facility and only for consumption of the drink on the premises while the customer is waiting for or receiving customary services from art galleries and music stores as determined by the local liquor control commissioner.
3. Advertising the availability of alcohol may not be visible from the exterior of the licensed premises.
4. The complimentary service or consumption of beer or wine at the licensed premises is limited to not more than three (3) twelve-ounce servings of beer or three (3) five-ounce servings of wine by a patron during any single calendar day, regardless of whether the beverage is provided by the licensee or brought to the licensed premises by the patron. No more than one (1) bottle of wine, sparkling wine, or champagne may be brought to the premises by each patron. No alcoholic liquor beverages other than wine, sparkling wine, champagne or beer are permitted.
5. It shall be unlawful for the licensee, its agents, and employees to permit any patron to leave the licensed premises with an open container of wine or beer regardless of whether the container is provided by the licensee or brought to the licensed premises by the patron, except as otherwise allowed by section 6-33 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/6-33.
6. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class O license to allow the consumption of alcohol earlier than nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. or after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.
7. All employees of the licensee serving alcohol must have successfully completed online BASSET certification.
8. A Class O licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
9. The initial fee for a Class O license shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The annual fee for a Class O license shall be one thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 22-O-13, 9-20-2022)