For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(A) The phrases VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL, LICENSED RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT, LICENSED FRATERNAL ESTABLISHMENT, and LICENSED VETERANS’ ESTABLISHMENT shall have the meanings set forth in the Illinois Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, § 5) and each of the aforementioned establishments shall be referred to herein as a LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT whether it be a retail
licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
(B) PERMIT HOLDER shall mean and include all the establishments defined in division (A) above.
(C) VIDEO GAMING CAFÉ. An establishment whose primary or major focus is video gaming and the service of alcohol and food is incidental to the operation of video gaming. The following factors may be considered when determining if the establishment is a video gaming café:
(1) The layout and design of the establishment,
(2) The preparation and variety of food and beverages offered,
(3) The creation and operation of a commercial kitchen,
(4) The number of video gaming machines relative to the customer seating capacity of the establishment,
(5) The square footage of space devoted to video gaming relative to the amount of space devoted to other activities,
(6) The source of proposed or actual revenue derived from the establishment,
(7) The number of employees at the establishment and their proposed function,
(8) Any other factors as determined relevant by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(Ord. 3859, passed 2-17-2015; Ord. 4290, passed 2-20-2024)