For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All other words and phrases used in this chapter which are defined in an act entitled An Act Relating to Alcoholic Liquors, ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, §§ 1-1 et seq., approved January 31, 1934, as amended, shall have the meaning accorded to such words and phrases in said Act.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Any spirits, wine, beer, ale, or other liquid containing more than ½ of 1% of alcohol by volume which is fit for beverage purposes.
CLUB. A corporation organized under the laws of this state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors which conforms to the definition of a club as provided by the statute.
RESTAURANT. Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals actually are served and regularly served, such place being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number in kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests. Provided further that the area where meals shall be served and consumed shall be separate and apart from the bar or area where alcoholic beverages are normally kept and from which they are served.
RETAIL SALE. The sale for use or consumption and not for resale.
(Ord. 1127, passed 3-9-1987)