(A) Classification; fees. The licenses shall be and are divided into ten classes:
(1) Class A licenses, which authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of beer only, and no other alcoholic liquor of any kind or character whatsoever, for consumption on the premises. The semi-annual fee for such licenses shall be $250;
(2) Class B licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor but not for consumption on the premises where sold; the liquor to be sold only in the original package in quantities of not less than one-half pint. The semi-annual fee for such licenses shall be $200;
(3) Class C licenses, which shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor of any character in any quantity whatsoever, for consumption on the premises and shall also additionally allow the sale of liquor in the original package of quantities of not less than one-half pint for the consumption off the premises. The semi-annual fee for such license shall be $500;
(4) Class CA licenses, shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor by a current holder of another type of liquor license provided for in this section, in connection with the sale of prepared food, for service at private parties, weddings or other similar private events which are not open to the general public, at a location other than the premises leased, owned or otherwise operated by the licensee. For the purpose of the application of the regulations of this chapter, the location of the catered event shall be deemed the licensed premises. The semi-annual fee for such license shall be $50. In addition to compliance other requirements for licensed premises in this chapter, a Class CA licensee shall meet and operate in compliance with the following requirements:
(a) Consumption of alcoholic liquor shall only be permitted on the premises where the food is catered.
(b) Gross revenues from the sale of alcoholic liquor at any event catered by a Class CA licensee shall not exceed 40% of the total gross revenues generated from the sale of alcohol and food at that event. The Class CA licensee shall submit an affidavit on a semi-annual basis, certifying compliance with this requirement.
(c) In the event that the Class CA licensee has entered into a contract with another individual or entity for the service of food at the catered event, a copy of said contract shall be available for inspection on the premises of the catered event, during said event.
(d) No event catered by a Class CA licensee shall exceed two days in length, nor shall alcoholic liquor be served at such an event for more than eight consecutive hours.
(5) A Class "HB" License shall entitle the licensee therein to apply for and comply with the terms and requirements of a Homebrewer Special Event License as provided for under the Illinois Liquor Control Act as amended for a period not to exceed three consecutive days. There shall be an unlimited number of Class "HB" Licenses. The fee for an "HB" license shall be $25. Any requirement for surety for an "HB" License is hereby waived.
(6) (a) Class D licenses, which shall permit the sale of beer only for consumption only on the premises where sold, to be issued to a regularly organized club, as defined in § 115.01, such sales to be made only to members and guests of members of the club. The semi-annual fee for such license shall be $25;
(b) The Class D license shall further be restricted in that the sale of beer shall be limited to four days and only four days each and every calendar month during the period of the license; provided, however, that the Class D license shall not permit the sale of beer on any Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Prior to the twentieth day of the preceding month, the club holding the Class D license shall deliver to the Chief of Police, in writing, a statement stating the days of sale of beer for the following month, the statement to be signed by the chief executive officer of the club. It shall be unlawful for the club holding the Class D license to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor on any day other than the days as stated in the written notification to the Chief of Police;
(c) No Class D license shall be issued until the Mayor or the Local Liquor Control Commissioner has satisfied himself or herself that the club applying for the license was actually and, in fact, organized for some purpose or object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors;
(7) Class E licenses, which shall authorize the sale of beer and wine only, and no other alcoholic liquor of any kind or character whatsoever, by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold. The semi-annual fee for such license shall be $250.
(8) Class F, which shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor of any character in any quantity whatsoever, for consumption only on the premises where sold, to be issued to a political subdivision of the state which is granted permission to sell alcoholic liquor, at retail, under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 of the State of Illinois. There shall be no fee for such license. A Class F license shall be issued for a time period of only one day or less, provided, however, that the sale of alcoholic liquor is limited to fund-raising events and to a maximum of six events per calendar year. The sale of alcoholic liquor must be approved by the governing board of the political subdivision, and the governing board of the political subdivision must approve the filing of the application for the Class F license with the city. After obtaining a Class F license from the city, the licensee must obtain an appropriate license from the state.
(9) Class CD1 license; craft distiller's license - 1.
(a) A Class CD1 license shall allow the manufacturing of up to 50,000 gallons of spirits per year.
(b) A Class CD1 licensee may make sales and deliveries to distributors, importing distributors and to retail licensees in accordance with the conditions set forth by Ch. 235 ILCS Act 5, § 3-12(19)(a). However, the aggregate amount of spirits sold to non-licensees and sold or delivered to retail licensees may not exceed 5,000 per year.
(c) A Class CD1 licensee may store such spirits at a non-contiguous licensed location, but at no time shall a Class CD1 licensee directly or indirectly produce in the aggregate more than 50,000 gallons of spirits per year.
(d) A Class CD1 licensee shall maintain, in good standing, a State of Illinois Craft Distiller's License as required and authorized under the Liquor Control Act (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, § 1 et seq.) as amended.
(10) Class CD2 license; craft distiller's license - 2.
(a) A Class CD2 license shall allow the manufacturing of up to 100,000 gallons of spirits per year.
(b) A Class CD2 licensee may make sales and deliveries to importing distributors and distributors, but shall not make sales or deliveries to any other licensee.
(c) A Class CD2 licensee may transfer spirits to a distilling pub wholly owned and operated by a Class CD2 distiller subject to the following limitations and restrictions:
1. The transfer shall not annually exceed more than 5,000 gallons;
2. The annual amount transferred shall reduce the distilling pub's annual permitted production limit;
3. All spirits transferred shall be subject to the Liquor Control Act (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, § 1 et seq);
4. A written record shall be maintained by the distiller and distilling pub specifying the amount, date of delivery, and receipt of the product by the distilling pub; and
5. The distilling pub shall be located no farther than 80 miles from the Class CD2 licensed location.
(d) A Class CD2 licensee shall, prior to transferring spirits to a distilling pub wholly owned by the Class CD2 licensee, furnish a written notice to the State Commission of intent to transfer spirits setting forth the name and location of the distilling pub and shall annually submit to the State Commission a verified report identifying the total gallons of spirits transferred to the distilling pub wholly owned by the Class CD2 licensee.
(e) A Class CD2 licensee may store such spirits at a non-contiguous licensed location, but at no time shall a Class CD2 licensee directly or indirectly produce in the aggregate more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year.
(f) A Class CD2 licensee shall maintain, in good standing, a State of Illinois Craft Distiller's License as required and authorized under the Liquor Control Act (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, § 1 et seq.) as amended.
(B) Special use permit. A special use permit license shall allow a licensee to transfer a portion of the licensee’s alcoholic liquor inventory from the licensee’s retail licensed premises to the premises specified in the license created and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the license created, but not for resale in any form. A special use permit license may be granted for the following time periods: one day or less; two or more days to a maximum of 15 days per location in any 12-month period. An applicant for the special use permit license must also submit with the application
proof satisfactory to the Liquor Commissioner that the applicant will provide dram shop liability insurance to the maximum limits required by the statutes of the State of Illinois. The fee for a special use permit license shall be in the sum of $25 for one day only and the sum of $50 for two days or more. After obtaining a special use permit license from the city, the licensee must obtain a special use permit license from the State of Illinois.
(C) Beer gardens.
(1) A Class G license shall authorize a holder of a Class A or Class C or Class D or Class E or Class F liquor license to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption outside of the enclosed permanent structure containing the licensed premises in a location designated by the Liquor Commissioner. In addition to any other requirement, a Class G license may be denied if the applicant fails to clearly establish to the satisfaction of the Liquor Commission:
(a) That outdoor operations will not disturb the lawful use and quiet enjoyment of nearby properties;
(b) That the Class G premises will be operated in strict accordance with applicable health, building, fire and life safety codes;
(c) That adequate safeguards are in place for security, crowd control, lighting control, and the protection of minors;
(d) That the licensee has previously maintained adequate control and supervision of the licensed premises and has consistently operated the licensed premises in substantial compliance with the city liquor code; and
(e) That the Class G premises can be made to comply with the requirements of this section.
(2) Conditions. A Class G license shall be made subject to the following conditions:
(a) The Class G premises shall be enclosed by a restricted view or solid permanent fence at least six feet in height.
(b) Unless otherwise reasonable means of access control are required by the Liquor Commission, access to the Class G premises shall be via the permanent structure containing the primarily licensed premises, except for emergency exits required by city ordinances and the Fire Department must be provided.
(c) Entertainment and electronically amplified music or sound shall not be permitted upon Class G premises.
(d) No sales of alcoholic liquor shall be made to any person on an adjoining property, street, sidewalk, or alley.
(e) No liquor served in an open container shall be removed from the Class G premises, except to the licensed premises.
(f) A site plan, blueprint, or scale drawing showing the location for outside service of alcoholic liquor in relation to the permanent structure on the premises, fences, emergency exits, and any other fixed objects within that location, and a detailed description of materials to be used as fencing and emergency exits, shall be submitted with the application for a Class G license.
(g) All fences, enclosures, or other structures required by this section shall be located, constructed and maintained in conformance with the zoning, building and other ordinances of the city.
(D) Wine sampling. Any current holder of a liquor license issued by the city may conduct wine sampling for consumption on the licensed premises, subject to the following:
(1) A consumer may be served no more than three samples consisting of no more than one ounce of wine per sample.
(2) The license holder may not charge a fee for the wine sampling.
(3) The Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the authority to disallow wine sampling at license holder's premises due to violations of this chapter.
(Am. Ord. 89-8, passed 2-13-89; Am. Ord. 99-29, passed 9-20-99; Am. Ord. 04-04, passed 2-9-04; Am. Ord. 08-36, passed 10-13-08; Am. Ord, 11-33, passed 12-12-11; Am. Ord. 14-26, passed 11-10-14; Am. Ord. 17-36, passed 9-12-17; Am. Ord. 20-05, passed 3-18-20; Am. Ord. 21-12, passed 8-10-21; Am. Ord. 22-11, passed 8-9-22)