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The following shall apply to all license applications other than a class K special event license:
A. Signature And General Requirements: Applications for a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in the city shall be filed with the city manager's office, in writing, on forms furnished by the city, signed by the applicant if an individual, or by all partners in a partnership, or all limited partners in a limited partnership, and if the applicant is a corporation, by the president and secretary of the corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain statements and information as set forth below. If a club, said application shall be signed by a duly authorized agent thereof and verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain statements and information as set forth below. A new application shall be executed each year for a renewal of a license.
B. Fingerprints: Within three (3) working days of filing of the application, every person who makes an application for a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail shall register his or her fingerprints, and those of all applicants, shareholders, officers, partners, limited partners, managers and agents (unless waived, for good cause shown, by the local liquor control commissioner), in the police department. This subsection applies to new applicants as well as new operating managers. Renewal applications for which the applicants have already been fingerprinted and a check has been made by the police will not be required to resubmit for fingerprints unless specifically required by the liquor control commissioner or the chief of police.
C. Insurance: No license shall be issued under this chapter unless the applicant files with his application a certificate by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state, certifying that the applicant has in force and in effect insurance sufficient to cover the limits of liability established by the Illinois liquor control act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21, and any other statutory requirement or requirements under local ordinances. Such evidence shall be submitted yearly for license renewal, and the insurance shall be kept in effect constantly during the existence of the license. Each such policy of insurance shall contain a provision requiring thirty (30) days' prior notice to the local liquor control commissioner before it can be canceled by the insurance company, and this provision shall be indicated on all certificates of insurance required herein.
D. BASSET Training: No license shall be issued under this chapter unless the applicant files with his application a copy of each BASSET certificate, as required under this chapter. Further, the applicant shall provide a statement, under oath, of the applicant's proposed hours of operation and that, in the opinion of the applicant, a sufficient number of employees have received said training to ensure compliance with this chapter. No license shall be issued under this chapter if the local liquor control commissioner determines that the applicant does not have sufficient trained personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
E. Appearance Review Required: The applicant shall submit an application to the city appearance review committee and obtain an appearance review committee approval of the exterior design and maintenance of the premises, a condition precedent to the issuance of any liquor license hereunder.
F. Information Regarding Applicants: Each application shall disclose the following information:
1. For all applicants (including partners, limited partners, stockholders, managers, and agents as set forth below), the full name including middle initial, date of birth, social security number, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers; in the case of a partnership or limited partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation and certificate of good standing, the date of incorporation, the state of incorporation, and if such state is a state other than Illinois, a certified copy of the certificate of registration, the date upon which the corporation was certified as a foreign corporation entitled to conduct business in Illinois, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and the names and addresses of all stockholders; further, all corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships licensed under this chapter shall report to the local liquor control commissioner within ten (10) days all internal changes in such entity pertaining to the persons whose names are indicated on the liquor license application. Further, all applicants shall provide the names and additional information required in this subsection for any and all managers or agents conducting the business of the applicant.
2. Citizenship of the applicant(s), place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of naturalization.
3. Character of business of applicant, and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
4. Length of time applicant has been in the business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date when its charter was issued and a copy of the articles of incorporation.
5. Location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
6. Statement whether or not any applicant has made application for a similar or other license on premises other than that described in the application, and the disposition of such other application.
7. Statement whether or not any applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or is otherwise disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter or the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city. (For this subsection, a list of any criminal arrests must be listed on the application other than minor traffic offenses.)
8. A statement whether any of the applicants has convictions for such activity as gambling, prostitution, narcotics violations, etc.
9. If the applicant is a partnership or under sole ownership, applicant must show evidence that the requirements of the assumed business name act 1 have been complied with prior to such application being approved. If the applicant is a corporation doing business under any name other than the corporate name, the applicant must show written evidence that he has obtained all applicable approvals for the use of the assumed name including a certificate from the secretary of state. The evidence required herein shall consist, at a minimum, of a copy of an accepted assumed name certificate.
10. A statement whether or not any applicant's previous license issued by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, has been revoked or suspended and the reasons therefor.
11. A statement that the applicant(s) will not violate any of the laws of the state, or of the United States, or any ordinance of the city in the conduct of his place of business.
12. A statement from the applicant that he is of good character and reputation to the community in which the applicant resides.
13. A copy of the deed or document of title indicating ownership for any premises which is actually owned by the applicant, or a copy of the written lease held by the applicant for the premises. Any lease shall be for the full period for which the license sought is to be issued.
14. The applicant will forward to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, his agent, or the Chief of Police any additional information required by him to complete the required investigation as to the qualification of the company, applicants, and others required by this chapter.
15. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to allow the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to obtain such information as he may require, in his sole discretion, to determine any person, firm or entity directly or indirectly benefiting from the sale of liquor upon a premises.
16. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, for good cause shown, in his sole discretion, waive any requirement hereunder, unless prohibited by State law.
G. State License Required: No applicant under this chapter shall operate a liquor business without having obtained a liquor license issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
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1 | 1. 805 ILCS 405/0.01 et seq. |
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)
A. Exception: Except as otherwise provided herein, all fees shall be paid at the time of application.
B. Payment Due Date: For renewal licenses, payment shall be on or before July 1 of each calendar year.
C. Renewal Fee: Renewal fees for licenses may be paid at the option of the liquor license holder in two (2) installments as follows: Fifty percent (50%) of such renewal fee (plus a service fee of $50.00) to be paid on or before June 30 of each calendar year, and a second installment being fifty percent (50%) of such renewal fee (plus a service fee of $50.00) to be paid on or before December 31, immediately following.
D. Late Fee: A one hundred dollar ($100.00) late fee shall be charged for any renewal application or fee submitted after the due date.
E. Duration Of Licenses: All licenses shall be for a period beginning upon the date of issuance and ending on June 30 next following.
F. Adjustment Of Fees: The fees provided herein may be adjusted as follows:
1. There shall be no proration of any license fee except as provided herein.
2. The fee for the first renewal following the initial license year shall be prorated by multiplying the renewal license fee by that percentage of the initial license year remaining after issuance of the initial license.
3. No rebate shall be made to any licensee who terminates its business for whatever reason during a license year. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
4. A current license holder that seeks to convert an existing license to a different license classification shall pay an initial license fee for the new license equal to the difference between the initial license fee for the new license and the renewal fee paid for the current license, except a current license holder that seeks to convert from a Class A license to a Class B license shall pay a fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00). (Ord. 16-O-51, 11-15-2016)
5. The license fee for a Class K (special event) license shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. However, the fee may be waived or reduced by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016; amd. Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
Any license hereunder shall be a purely personal privilege, good for the term for which it is issued, but in no event to exceed one year, unless sooner revoked as provided by law or ordinance, and shall not constitute property. All licenses shall expire uniformly on June 30 in each year, unless sooner revoked, abandoned or surrendered, and regardless of the date on which the license was issued. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
A. Any licensee may apply for renewal of the license at the expiration thereof; provided, that the licensee is then qualified to receive a license and the premises of the renewal license is suitable for such purpose. Each licensee applying for renewal shall provide such information as is required by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for consideration of such renewal. The renewal privilege herein shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the city council from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within its jurisdiction.
B. All applications for renewal of the annual license shall be accompanied by the required payment and submitted to the city clerk not later than June 30 of each year. Any renewal application or payment received after the date due shall be accompanied by a late filing fee.
C. The local liquor control commissioner may authorize the use of shorter forms for license renewal to indicate only any changes in information submitted from the previous year. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
A. The license shall be signed by the mayor, as local liquor control commissioner.
B. All licenses issued by the local liquor control commission shall state thereon the name of the licensee, the address and description of the premises for which the license is granted and the dates of its issuance and expiration. Licenses issued hereunder apply only to the name and the premises described in the application and in the license issued thereon, and only one location shall be described in each license. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is proper under the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city and is approved by the local liquor control commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
C. No license shall be issued to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in any dwelling house, flat, apartment or in any premises directly accessible to dwelling or lodging rooms for the public. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
A. A change in ownership requiring the payment of a license fee for the first year of operation shall be required whenever any license is assigned, sold, loaned, transferred, used as collateral or otherwise encumbered. In addition, no license or permit may be assigned, sold, loaned, transferred, used as collateral or otherwise encumbered unless prior approval of the local liquor control commissioner is given pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The following transactions are hereby declared to be exempted:
1. An assignment, sale, loan, transfer, or change in partners of or to an immediate family member; or if a corporation, a change in any officer, manager, or director of the corporation, or change of any stockholder of the corporation to an immediate family member. As used herein "an immediate family member" is defined as a spouse or child; or
2. A change in partners wherein one or more partners withdraw and existing partners increase their ownership; or
3. A stockholder or stockholders increasing their ownership of stock by obtaining the stock of a current stockholder or stockholders.
B. All corporations, partnerships, copartnerships, limited liability companies, or other nonnatural persons licensed by the city must report to the local liquor control commissioner and receive prior approval of all internal changes in the corporation, partnership, copartnership, limited liability company or other nonnatural person pertaining to change of name, officers, directors, managers, and stockholders (regardless of the percentage of interest therein). Such notification shall include the name, home address, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership (if any) not previously reputed or disclosed. In the event that the ownership of the licensee corporation, partnership, copartnership, limited liability company or other nonnatural person licensed by the commission is by another or other such corporations, partnerships, copartnerships, limited liability companies, or other nonnatural persons, such licensee must report the name, home address, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership (if any) of any individual holding any ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, copartnership, limited liability company or other nonnatural person. Such disclosure shall also apply to all limited partnerships, including both the general and limited partners. No such internal changes shall be permitted until such reporting is made, and approval granted, in writing, by the local liquor control commissioner. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
No premises shall be licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail, nor shall any licensee sell alcoholic liquor at retail, unless the premises conform with the following regulations:
A. Light: All rooms shall be adequately lighted so that all parts of the premises may be inspected readily.
B. Construction: The walls and ceilings shall be of a smooth, hard material and shall be kept clean and sanitary and in good repair.
C. Rubbish: The premises shall be kept free from the accumulation of rubbish, garbage or any other decomposing or odorous substances.
D. Glasses: All drinking glasses shall be thoroughly cleaned and effectively subjected to any approved bactericidal process after each usage. Drying cloths shall be clean and shall be used for no other purpose.
E. Compliance With Public Health Directives And Executive Orders: All licensed premises shall comply with any and all applicable health and safety rules or regulations issued by a local or state department of health, or by executive order of the Illinois Governor, or by executive order of the Mayor, including but not limited to requiring customers on the licensed premises to comply with such rules or regulations. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016; amd. Ord. 20-O-18, 8-18-2020)
A. Medical Examinations Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to be employed in or about the premises used for retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for such person to serve alcoholic liquor unless the owner of such place of business shall have in his possession a certificate of a duly licensed physician under the laws of the state of Illinois certifying that such person is not afflicted with or a carrier of any contagious, infectious or sexually transmitted disease. Such certificate shall be obtained within thirty (30) days after May 1 of each year by every person serving or intending to serve alcoholic liquor. In the event of employment subsequent to that time, such certificate shall be obtained no later than three (3) days after the beginning of such employment.
B. Age: It shall be unlawful for any licensee to engage or employ or permit any person to serve or dispense alcoholic liquor upon licensed premises who is under the age of twenty one (21) years. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
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