Licenses are hereby divided into the following classes: (Ord. 1660, 12-8-2015)
A. Class A License: For the sale at retail of beer and wine for consumption on the premises where sold, or in original packages or containers for consumption off said premises.
B. Class B License: For sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine, not for consumption on the premises where sold, and only in original packages or containers; no such package or container to contain less than eight (8) fluid ounces of such liquor.
C. Class C License: For sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine, for consumption on the premises where sold, or in original package or container for consumption off said premises.
D. Class D License: For sale of alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine, on premises at clubs. (1996 Code § 3-23; amd. 2010 Code)
E. Class E License: For sale at retail of beer and wine in original packages or containers for consumption off said premises by convenience stores whose principal business is not the sale of alcoholic liquor. No signs advertising the sale or availability of alcoholic beverages may be placed on the exterior of the property except on permanent advertising marquees that are used for general advertisement of products. No banners or flags or other attention getting devices such as flashing lights, etc., are allowed. Beer and wine may be displayed on the interior of said establishment, but only in such a way that it would be separate from the other items. If the convenience store is open twenty four (24) hours every day, said beer and wine must be locked up during nonsale hours as indicated within this chapter. (Ord. 1230, 5-15-1998; amd. 2010 Code)
F. Class F License: A temporary license for a period not to exceed seventy two (72) hours for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine, for consumption on the premises where sold, or in the original package or container for consumption off the premises by a nonprofit corporation or group or charitable association. (Ord. 1400, 5-27-2003; amd. 2010 Code)
G. Class G License: For sale at retail of beer and wine for consumption on the premises where sold. (2010 Code)
H. Class H License: A license for a period not to exceed one year for the sale at retail of wine at a periodically held farmers' and artisans' market, in the original packages or containers for consumption off the premises of the market. Sampling or tasting of the wine shall be allowed. There shall be no application fee for this license. (Ord. 1525, 10-7-2008; amd. 2010 Code)
I. Class I License: A license for a period not to exceed seventy two (72) hours for the sampling or tasting of wine and beer at a special event or events and the sale at retail of the sampled wine and beer in the original packages or containers for consumption off the premises. There shall be no application fee for this license. (Ord. 1525, 10-7-2008)
J. Class J License: Authorizes the retail sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor within the building located on the premises, provided the licensed premises also has, locates, maintains and lawfully operates video gaming terminals 1 within the Class J licensed establishment, pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of chapter 8 of this title. The issuance of Class J licenses shall be subject to the following limitations:
1. The holder of a Class J license may not exceed the time and hour limits as established in section 4-2-17 of this chapter.
2. The annual licensing fee may be refunded only if the State gaming license is denied, less retention of a one hundred twenty five dollar ($125.00) administrative fee; otherwise, this fee shall not be refundable nor prorated.
3. The holder of a Class J license must provide at least one handicapped-accessible bathroom constructed in compliance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA compliant) exclusively within the space occupied by said Class J licensee, and comply with all Illinois laws with regard to the same.
4. No person, entity or establishment shall be eligible to hold a Class J license if any of its owners have an ownership interest, whether direct or indirect, in any other establishment holding a Class J license within the City. Violation of this section shall be grounds for revocation of all such liquor licenses.
5. Only Class A, C, or D license holders may apply for and receive a Class J license, which is held in addition to their other valid Class A, C, or D license. If the State gaming license is denied or revoked, the Class J license will not be issued or is automatically revoked, however the licensee will retain their other valid Class A, C, or D license.
6. Video gaming cafes, as defined in section 4-8-6 of this title, are ineligible for a Class J license. (Ord. 1739, 2-12-2019)
Notes
| 1 | 1. As defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq. |