Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall be construed according to the definitions given in this section:
ALCOHOL: The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. The term does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, containing over one-half of one percent (0.5%) alcohol by volume, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
BEER: A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
CLUB: A corporation 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, which conforms to the definition of a "club" in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3.24.
HOTEL: Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where meals are actually and regularly served and consumed and where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or residential, in which twenty five (25) or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of such guests and having one or more public dining rooms where meals are served to such guests, such sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building or buildings, in connection therewith, and such building or buildings, structure or structures being provided with adequate and sanitary dining room and kitchen equipment and capacity.
LICENSEE: Any person, firm or corporation or partnership or club holding a license under the provisions of this chapter.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE: Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other receptacle or container, whatsoever used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor.
RESTAURANT: Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served, without sleeping accommodations; such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
RETAIL SALE: The sale for use or consumption and not for resale.
SPIRITS: Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
WINE: Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages, when fortified by the addition of "alcohol" or "spirits", as defined in this section. (1967 Code § 22.001; amd. Ord., 2-26-1974; 2010 Code)