A. Description: Class C licenses, to be generally known as club licenses, shall authorize the licensee to sell at retail all kinds of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises specified in the license.
B. Definition Of Club, Application Requirements: For the purpose of qualifying for a Class C or club license, the "club" shall be defined as follows: a corporation organized under the laws of this State, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors kept, used and maintained by its members through the payment of annual dues, and owning or leasing a building or space therein of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and their guests; provided, that such club file with the Mayor at the time of its application for a license under this chapter, two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members; and provided further, 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 liquors to the club or the members of the club, or its guests introduced by the members, beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and 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.
Each club, at the time of making application for a license, will attach thereto a statement signed by each of the governing board that he has read and is familiar with the City ordinances governing the sale of alcoholic beverages.
C. License Fee And Number Issued: The annual license fee for Class C licenses shall be as set forth in this chapter and the number of licenses issued and in effect at any given time shall be as specified in this chapter.
D. Liquor Sales Regulations:
1. Each club shall have a duly elected governing body of the club and such governing body shall have complete charge of all sales of liquor on the premises and under the license granted.
2. The sale or serving of alcoholic liquors shall be confined solely to the club members and their bona fide guests.
E. Conduct Of Licensee: No club shall permit any rowdyism, brawl or disturbances in or around their premises affecting the peace and quiet of their immediate neighborhood. (Ord. 2013-22, 10-28-2013)