The regulations of this subchapter shall apply to the operation of video gaming terminal as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act. 40, §§ 1 et seq. as amended, within the city.
CITY. The City of Lockport.
LICENSED LARGE TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT. A facility located within three road miles from a freeway interchange, as measured in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s rules regarding the criteria for the installation of business signs: (i) that is at least a three-acre facility with a convenience store; (ii) with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles; (iii) that sells at retail more than 50,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month; and (iv) with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES has the same meaning as defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The requirement of item (iii) of this definition may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 50,000 gallons per month.
LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT. A facility: (i) that is at least a three-acre facility with a convenience store; (ii) with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles; (iii) that sells at retail more than 10,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month; and (iv) with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES has the same meaning as defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The requirement of item (iii) of this definition may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 10,000 gallons per month.
VIDEO GAMING CAFE.
(1) Establishment whose primary or major focus is video gaming and the sale and service of alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks, or food is incidental to the operation of video gaming. The following factors may be considered when determining if the establishment is a VIDEO GAMING CAFE:
(2) An expected revenue to be at least 40% of its gross revenue on an annual basis exclusively from video gaming activities, which can be certified by request from the city for pertinent business records to verify the certification included, but not limited to financial statements, business financial reports. State of Illinois tax information, or any other record deemed acceptable by the city.
(Ord. 19-031, passed 10-2-19; Am. Ord. 22-023-A, passed 11-4-22)