(A) Requirement. No person, partnership, or corporation shall sell at retail or have in its possession and offer for sale at retail alcoholic liquor within the city without first obtaining a license therefor as provided by this chapter.
(B) Violation. No person, partnership, or corporation which operates a business for a pecuniary profit shall permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor by its customers on its premises without first obtaining a license therefor as provided by this chapter.
(C) Classes of licenses. Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall have the following classifications and shall authorize the activities designated:
(1) A Class A (Tavern) license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and to make package sales at retail of alcoholic liquor.
(2) A Class C (Convenience/Grocery Store) license shall entitle a retailer to make package sales at retail of alcoholic liquor.
(3) A Class D (Restaurant) license shall entitle the owner or proprietor of a restaurant to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption in the restaurant permanently occupied.
(4) A Class E (Club) license shall entitle any club to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and to make package sales to its members and guests at retail of alcoholic liquor on the premises permanently occupied by the club.
(5) A Class G (Bowling Alley) license shall entitle the owner or proprietor of a bowling alley tosell alcoholic liquor for consumption in the bowling alley occupied as such and to make package sales at retail of alcoholic liquors, which license shall entitle the owner or proprietor to sell any alcoholic liquor only in that room or portion of the premises or building specifically designed and designated for the sale of alcoholic liquor.
(6) The holder of a Class H (Golf Course) license may sell alcoholic beverages in the form of beer and wine only, which may only be sold to members and guests, and must be consumed on the premises of the golf course.
(7) A Class P (Pour) license shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the portion of the premises reserved for operation of the State of Illinois licensed gaming parlor. No person under 21 years of age is allowed in the area of the gaming parlor. The license fee for a Class “P” license shall be $600.
(8) A Class W (Winery) license shall entitle the owner or proprietor of a winery to sell wine and beer for consumption on the premises and to make package sales at retail of wine and beer.
(Ord. 1105, passed 6-2-92; Am. Ord. 1353, passed 4-3-07; Am. Ord. 1371, passed 1-15-08; Am. Ord. 1504, passed 11-5-13; Am. Ord. 1577, passed 3-21-17) Penalty, see § 110.99