Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the city shall pay an annual license fee. Such licenses shall be divided into the following classes:
(A) Class A-1. Class A-1 license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the premises but shall not permit entertainment upon the premises. The annual fee for a Class A-1 license shall be $1,750, payable in two installments of $875 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(B) Class A-2.
(1) Class A-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of craft beer, wine, liquor, or spirits, for consumption either:
(a) Off the premises in its original package or for wine only, in a partially consumed bottle of wine that complies requirements prescribed below in division (B)(4); or
(b) On the premises for “flight” or tasting, or by glass or bottle.
(2) Class A-2 license shall allow the giving away, without charge, on the licensed premises in small and limited amounts for product tasting purposes.
(3) Class A-2 license shall permit live entertainment on the premises.
(4) If a bottle of wine is sold for consumption on the premises along with the purchase of food, the partially consumed bottle of wine can be removed from the premises as long as it complies with § 111.23 of this chapter.
(5) The annual fee for a Class A-2 license shall be $2,000, payable in two installments of $1,000 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(C) Class B-1. Class B-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and further provided that there shall be no entertainment upon the premises. The annual fee for a Class B-1 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each; the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(D) Class B-2. Class B-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and shall permit entertainment on the premises. The annual fee for a Class B-2 license shall be $1,250, payable in two installments of $625 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(E) Class C-1. Class C-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the specified premises and shall not permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a restaurant as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class C-1 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(F) Class C-2.
(1) Class C-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the specified premises and permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a restaurant as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01
(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class C-2 license shall be $1,250, payable in two installments of $625 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Supplemental license one may be issued to a holder of a Class C-2 license that authorizes the retail sale of packaged and originally sealed wine or packaged or originally sealed craft beer or other similar limited released beer, for off-site consumption, that is sold in conjunction at an event in which a portion of the sales is given to a non-profit charitable, civic, fraternal, educational, or benevolent organization. The annual fee for this supplemental license will be $200. To apply for this supplemental license, the licensee shall file its request in writing with the Local Liquor Control Commissioners. A non-refundable application fee of $50 shall be paid by the licensee requesting this supplemental license. Upon review of the application, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, will deny or grant such application within 30 days. Factors including, but not limited to prior history of compliance or cooperation with the city in the operation of such licensed establishment may be used in consideration to grant to deny the application for this supplemental license.
(G) Class D-1. Class D-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by a bona fide social or fraternal organization or club organized under the laws of the state, and not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor, to its members, their guests, and/or functions officially sanctioned by the organization or club, for consumption within the premises maintained by the club, and which shall not permit entertainment. The annual fee for a Class D-1 license shall be $400, payable in two installments of $200 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(H) Class D-2. Class D-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by a bona fide social or fraternal organization or club organized under the laws of the state, and not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor, to its members, their guests, and/or functions officially sanctioned by the organization or club, for consumption within the premises maintained by the club, and shall permit entertainment. The annual fee for a Class D-2 license shall be $400, payable in two installments of $200 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(I) Class E. Class E license shall authorize for a GENERAL PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE, which shall be defined as an establishment that sells and offers for sale at retail, in the premises specified in such license, alcoholic liquor in its original package only, but not for consumption on the premises where sold. No general package license shall be issued for a premises whose primary business is the sale of groceries or other products. Class E license shall not permit entertainment. The annual fee for a Class E license shall be $1,500, payable in two installments of $750 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(J) Class F. Class F licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by bona fide social, fraternal, or charitable organizations only, and only on special occasions and only for consumption on the premises described in the license. The duration of this license shall not exceed three days. The fee for a Class F license shall be $31.25 per day.
(K) Class G-1.
(1) Class G-1 licenses shall authorize:
(a) The retail sale of wine only, for consumption either:
1. Off the premises, or
2. On the premises only by the glass or by the bottle;
(b) The conducting of wine tasting classes or seminars, at a nominal charge to cover the cost of the products tasted, on the licensed premises with service of small and limited amounts of products for tasting purposes only; and
(c) The giving away, without charge, on the licensed premises only, of wine only in small and limited amounts for tasting purposes only, immediately prior and incident to, the sale of the wine in the original package for consumption off the premises, but shall not permit live entertainment on the premises.
(2) Class G-1 license shall be issued only to establishments containing interior seating for not more than 32 persons.
(3) If a bottle of wine is sold for consumption on the premises, it cannot be removed from the premises containing any amount of wine.
(4) The licensee shall also be allowed to sell imported beer, domestic specialty beer, liquor and spirits for use in specialty drinks that are ancillary to the sale or tasters of wine on the premises only. Beer cannot be sold from a tap.
(5) The annual fee for a Class G-1 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on December 31, whichever occurs first.
(L) Class G-2 and Class G-3.
(1) Class G-2 license.
(a) Class G-2 licenses shall authorize:
1. The retail sale of wine only, for consumption either:
a. Off the premises, or
b. On the premises only by the glass or by the bottle;
2. The conducting of wine tasting classes or seminars, at a nominal charge to cover the cost of the products tasted, on the licensed premises, with service of small and limited amounts of products for tasting purposes only; and
3. The giving away, without charge, on the licensed premises only, of wine only in small and limited amounts for tasting purposes only, immediately prior and incident to, the sale of the wine in the original package for consumption off the premises, but shall permit live entertainment on the premises.
(b) Class G-2 license shall be issued only to establishments containing interior seating for not more than 32 persons.
(c) If a bottle of wine is sold for consumption on the premises, it cannot be removed from the premises containing any amount of wine.
(d) The licensee shall also be allowed to sell imported beer, domestic specialty beer, liquor and spirits for use in specialty drinks that are ancillary to the sale or tasters of wine on the premises only. Beer cannot be sold from a tap.
(e) The annual fee for a Class G-2 license shall be $1,250, payable in two installments of $625 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Class G-3 license.
(a) Class G-3 licenses shall authorize:
1. The retail sale of wine only, for consumption on the premises, and then only in containers of not more than four ounces.
2. The giving away, without charge, on the licensed premises only, of wine only in containers of not more than four ounces.
(b) Class G-3 Licenses shall be issued only to establishments classified as health spas as defined herein.
(c) No more than two four-ounce glasses, either complimentary or for purchase, shall be made to any one individual within a 24-hour period.
(d) The annual fee for a Class G-3 license shall be $200, payable in two installments of $100 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(M) Class H.
(1) Class H-1. Class H-l licenses shall be authorized for a SPECIALTY OR PHARMACY STORE, which shall be defined as “a retail store which sells food products and nonfood items or other similar business that is not primarily engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverage with a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of floor space up to a maximum of 13,999 sq. ft. of floor space used for the display and sale of food products and other nonfood items,” so long as the specialty or pharmacy store meets the following restrictions:
(a) For a pharmacy store only, sales are limited to packaged beer (not separated from original packaging) and wine.
(b) No entertainment on the premises.
(c) All liquor must be checked and rung up at a cash register by an employee who is at least 21 years of age.
(d) No liquor can be consumed on the premises or in the parking lot, except a specialty store that is immediately adjacent to a liquor licensed restaurant may allow for on-site consumption of alcoholic liquor in conjunction to the service of a meal from the adjacent restaurant as long as the restaurant and the specialty shop are owned and operated by the same person(s) or entity.
(e) For a pharmacy store only, tasting or sampling of beer or wine on the premises shall be prohibited.
(f) For a pharmacy store only, liquor must be displayed and/or sold in a separate area or aisle from other merchandise sold or displayed in the store.
(g) The annual fee for an H-1 license shall be $750 and shall be payable in two installments of $375 each. The first installment of $375 shall be deposited with the application for a license and second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Class H-2. Class H-2 licenses shall be authorized for a SUPERMARKET, which shall be defined as “a retail store which sells primarily food products and some nonfood items with at least 10,000 square feet of floor space used for the display and sale of food products and other nonfood items," so long as the supermarket meets the following restrictions:
(a) The alcoholic liquor sales area shall not exceed 5% of the total sales area devoted to retail sales. The AREA DEVOTED TO RETAIL SALES shall be defined as the square foot of floor space used for display and stocking of merchandise, excluding any storeroom where patrons or customers are prohibited, and shall include all shelving and refrigerators and coolers accessible to the public, patrons or customers. The area of floor space devoted to the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be measured from the center of the aisle to the wall or dividing partition of any aisle if only one side of the aisle is used for display or sale of alcoholic liquor, or from wall to wall or partition if both sides of any aisle is used for display or sale of alcoholic liquor.
(b) The liquor storage area where the public patrons or customers are prohibited must be separated and secured from other merchandise.
(c) Alcoholic liquor must be displayed and/or sold in a separate area or aisle from other merchandise sold or displayed in the store.
(d) All liquor must be sold during hours in compliance with hours for the sale of liquor under existing ordinances.
(e) All liquor must be checked and rung up at a cash register by an employee who is at least 21 years of age.
(f) No liquor can be consumed on the premises or in the parking lot.
(g) There shall be no live entertainment on the premises.
(3) The annual fee for an H-2 license shall be $1,500 and shall be payable in two installments of $750 each. The first installment of $750 shall be deposited with the application for a license, and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(N) Class J.
(1) Class J-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the specified premises and shall not permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a restaurant as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01
(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class J-1 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Class J-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the specified premises and permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a restaurant as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01
(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class J-2 license shall be $1,250, payable in two installments of $625 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(O) Class K.
(1) Class K-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors only for consumption on the specified premises and shall permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a rental hall as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01
(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class K-1 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Class K-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors only for consumption on the specified premises and shall permit entertainment on the premises, if the premises conform to the requirements of a hotel as hereinbefore defined in § 111.01
(B) of this chapter. The annual fee for a Class K-2 license shall be $1,500 for each permanent location or place under the same roof in which the hotel shall be located; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter shall be so construed as to prevent any hotel operator, licensed under the provisions of this article, from serving alcoholic liquors to registered guests in any room, designed for temporary and permanent habitation with sleeping accommodation and bathing amenities, if such liquor so served shall be kept in any served from a licensed location, place or premises in the hotel. The annual license fee is payable in two installments of $750 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(P) Class L. During authorized hours of business. Class L-1 or L-2 licensee may offer for onsite consumption samples of beer brewed or manufactured on the licensed premises by the licensee and permitted to be sold pursuant to this classification. Licensees shall not provide more than three free samples; no single serving of beer shall exceed two ounces. Said tasting shall be for the purpose of disseminating product information and education with consumption of beer being an incidental part of the presentation. Sampling shall be under the supervision of the license holder or duly authorized agent and be conducted in a manner which will confine the consumption on the licensed premises solely for the purpose of providing samples in connection with anticipated sales.
(1) Class L-1 (Brew Pub) license shall authorize the manufacturing or brewing and storage of beer on the licensed premises for sale to importing distributors, distributors, and to non-licensees for use and consumption only, the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and in the original package for consumption off the premises, the retail sale of beer brewed or manufactured on the licensed premises for consumption on the premises and in its original package for consumption off the premises, and shall include a full kitchen and such facility shall be properly licensed as a food service establishment. This class shall permit entertainment on the licensed premises and the licensee shall maintain in good standing a State of Illinois brew pub license as required and authorized under the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS Act 5, §§ 1 et seq.), as amended. The annual fee for a Class L-1 license shall be $1,250, payable in two installments of $625 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Class L-2 (Craft Brewery) license shall authorize the retail sale of beer or cider for consumption on the premises and also authorize the retail sale of beer or cider in its original package for consumption off the premises, and may include a full kitchen provided such facility is properly licensed as a food service establishment. The licensee shall maintain in good standing a State of Illinois Class 1 Brewer or Class 2 Brewer license authorized under the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS Act 5, §§ 1 et sea), as amended. The annual fee for a Class L-2 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(3) Class L-3 (Craft Distillery) license shall authorize the on-site production and storage of alcoholic liquor beverages, including specifically spirits and wine, in quantities not to exceed the number of gallons authorized for production each year by a craft distillery and limited wine manufacturer in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS Act 5, §§ 1 et seq.) for sale by the bottle in its original package for consumption off the premises or by the glass for consumption in an accessory tasting room or retail outlet. A tasting room or retail outlet may allow patrons to taste samples of products manufactured on site, and to purchase products by the glass or bottle for either on site consumption or in its original package for consumption off the premises, and to purchase related sales items. Up to three samples, consisting of no more than:
(a) One-quarter-ounce of distilled spirits; or
(b) One ounce of wine, may be served to a consumer in one day. A Class L-3 licensee must have a valid craft distiller license, and, if applicable, a limited wine manufacturer's license, from the State of Illinois. Sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted. The annual fee for a Class L-2 license shall be $1,000, payable in two installments of $500 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(Q) Class M.
(1) Class M license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and shall permit entertainment on the premises for indoor or outdoor events open to the public or to invitees. This license shall only be applicable to events held on a publicly owned property. The annual fee for such license shall be $500, payable in two installments of $250 each, the first installment of which shall be deposited with the application for a license and the second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(2) Applicants for a Class M license shall submit proof of adequate dram shop insurance as required by the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934. as it is now or may hereafter be amended, and sufficient proof from the public entity that owns the property indicating that the licensee is authorized to use the property for such events. In addition to the regulations imposed upon other licenses in this chapter.
(a) Class M license shall be subject to the following:
1. To protect public order, licensee shall provide adequate security measures where alcoholic liquor is dispensed and each server must complete BASSET training as required by the Illinois Liquor Control Act.
2. To protect persons serving the alcoholic liquor, all licensees shall provide a reasonably substantial structure across which the alcoholic liquor shall be served.
3. Consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be restricted to a confined area which may be all or an appropriate part of the grounds or rooms in which the events will be conducted. The licensee shall designate in the application, the area in which alcoholic liquor will be consumed and the means to be used to confine the area. A drawing shall be submitted with the application, showing the layout of the area. The licensee shall provide personnel at all exits as reasonably possible to ensure that alcoholic liquor is not taken from the area. The licensee shall provide effective supervision to ensure against the transfer of alcoholic liquor to minors.
(b) Prior to the sale of any alcoholic liquor, the licensee shall contact the appropriate fire district and city building official for inspection of the premises. The licensee shall see that the occupancy limit is complied with.
(R) Class N.
(1) Class N license shall be authorized for an establishment regardless of whether such establishment has obtained approval by the Illinois Gaming Board for the operation of video gaming terminals whose operation or proposed operation meets the definition of:
(a) LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/5, to mean 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 division may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 10,000 gallons per month; or
(b) LICENSED LARGE TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/5, to mean 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 division may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 50,000 gallons per month.; or
(c) TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO VIDEO GAMING means a facility: (i) that is at least a 1.5-acre gas station facility with fuel pumps and a convenience store with (ii) a separate diesel island for fueling commercial motor vehicles.
(2) Class N license shall authorize the retail sale of packaged alcoholic liquor with the following restrictions: (i) beer (not separated from original packaging) and no alcohol shall be sold packaged in mini- sized alcoholic liquor less than three ounces regardless of whether sold in an individual single bottle or in bulk packing of the mini-sized alcoholic liquor.
(3) No alcoholic beverages can be consumed on the premises or in the parking lot.
(4) The hours of sales for the retail sale of packaged beer (not separated from original packaging) and wine shall be sold during hours in compliance with the hours for the sale of liquor as prescribed under § 111.15.
(5) The annual fee for Class N liquor license shall be $1,500 which may be payable in two installments of $750. The first installment of $750 shall be deposited with the application for a license and second installment to be due and payable on June 30 or December 31, whichever occurs first.
(`79 Code, § 111.035) (Ord. 832, passed 12-6-76; Am. Ord. 889, passed 12-17-79; Am. Ord. 1081, passed 7-20-87; Am. Ord. 91-254, passed 9-16-91; Am. Ord. 92-282, passed 4-6-92; Am. Ord. 96-001, passed 1-10-96; Am. Ord. 96-007, passed 3-13-96 Am. Ord. 01-335, passed 12-12-01; Am. Ord. 03-422, passed 12-10-03; Am. Ord. 07-707, passed 4-25-07; Am. Ord. 07-713, passed 6-13-07; Am. Ord. 08-763, passed 5-7-08; Am. Ord. 09-021, passed 5-6-09; Am. Ord. 09-036, passed 9-2-09; Am. Ord. 10- 028, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 12-035, passed 7-18-12; Am. Ord. 12-039, passed 9-5-12; Am. Ord. 13-008, passed 5-2-13; Am. Ord. 13-018(A), passed 6-19-13; Am. Ord. 18-005, passed 2-7-18; Am. Ord. 18-042, passed 11-8-18; Am. Ord. 19-001, passed 2-20-19; Am. Ord. 19- 036, passed 10-2-19; Am. Ord. 20-021, passed 8-19-20; Am. Ord. 22-020, passed 9-21-22; Am. Ord. 23-016, passed 5-18-23)