Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this chapter shall be construed according to the definitions given below:
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer and every other liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer 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.
BOWLING ALLEY: A building or structure utilized primarily for the sport of bowling, which may also include the incidental sale or dispensing of food and drink, including alcoholic liquor, and the sale or rental of bowling equipment.
CLUB: A corporation organized under the laws of this State, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than its members through the payment of annual dues, and owning or hiring or leasing a building or space in a building, of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and guests and dining room space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking, preparing and serving food and meals for its members and guests; provided, that such club files with the Village President at the time of application for a license under this chapter two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of members, and similarly files within ten (10) days of the election of any additional member of his name and address; and provided, that its affairs and management are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or similar body chosen by the members at their annual meeting, and that no member or any officer, agent or employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation, any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club, or to the members of the club or its guests introduced by members, beyond the amount of the salary fixed or voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors or other governing body out of the general revenue of the club.
GOLF CLUB: A corporation organized under the laws of this State, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of the common object of providing facilities by which members and/or the public can enjoy the game of golf. The sale of alcoholic liquor shall account for fifteen percent (15%) or less of its annual revenue. It shall file, with the Village, the names of those persons serving on its board of directors or other executive committee vested with the management of the club within ten (10) days of any election or appointment of such a member. No member or officer, agent or employee of the golf club may be paid directly or indirectly from any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the golf club or the members of the golf club or its guests beyond the amount of salary as may be fixed by the board of directors or other governing body out of the general club revenues.
HOTEL: Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or residential, in which twenty five (25) or more rooms are used for the 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 kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity.
RESIDENT: Any person (other than a corporation) who resides and maintains a bona fide residence in the Village at the time of issuance of a license as provided in section 3-2-4 of this chapter.
RESTAURANT: Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to the public as a food service establishment which has a culinary area approved by the Ogle County Health Department used in the preparation of meals. A "culinary area" means a room, space or other area containing food service equipment within a liquor establishment intended, designed and used in the preparation of meals, other than only a counter with a hot plate, microwave oven or similar warming device.
RETAIL SALE: The sale for use or consumption and not for resale.
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 above defined, provided the alcoholic content thereof does not exceed twenty four percent (24%) of alcohol by volume. (1979 Code § 3-4-1; amd. Ord. 02-01-15, 2-10-2015)