Liquor licenses shall be divided into the following classes. Every person engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the village shall pay an annual license fee based on the license classification as follows: (Ord. 09-1561, 11-24-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)
Class A | Tavern permitting live entertainment |
Class A-1 | Tavern prohibiting live entertainment |
Class B | Restaurants with bar serving spirits; live entertainment prohibited |
Class B-1 | Restaurants with bar serving beer and wine only |
Class B-2 | Restaurants without bar serving alcoholic liquor; live entertainment prohibited |
Class B-3 | Restaurant or tavern with banquet facilities permitting live entertainment |
Class C | Banquet facilities permitting live entertainment |
Class D | Full service package liquor store |
Class D-1 | Package liquor store: beer and wine only |
Class E | Club license |
Class F | Wine and champagne basket sales |
Class G | Outing permits |
Class H | Tasting room selling beer and wine only |
Class I | Live entertainment |
Class J | Salon selling beer and wine only |
Class K | Craft beer and wine sales |
Class L | Outdoor patio; live entertainment prohibited |
Class M | Sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption license |
A. Class A - Tavern Permitting Live Entertainment: Class A licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the specified premises at or over a bar, a service bar and/or at tables. Live entertainment is not permitted without a Class I license.
B. Class A-1 - Tavern Prohibiting Entertainment: Class A-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the specified premises at or over a bar, a service bar and/or at tables. Live entertainment is expressly prohibited.
C. Class B - Restaurants With Bar Serving Spirits; Live Entertainment Prohibited: Class B licenses shall authorize the retail sale upon the specified premises of alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the operation of a restaurant. Sales at or over a bar, service bar and/or at tables are permitted. Live entertainment is expressly prohibited.
D. Class B-1 - Restaurants With Bar Serving Beer And Wine Only: Class B-1 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant. The sale of alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine is expressly prohibited. The sale of any alcoholic beverages across a bar and the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises (carryouts) are expressly prohibited. A service bar(s) is permitted.
E. Class B-2 - Restaurants Without Bar Serving Alcoholic Liquor At Tables; Live Entertainment Prohibited: Class B-2 licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in conjunction with a restaurant. The sale of alcoholic beverages across a bar or the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises (carryouts) is expressly prohibited. Live entertainment is expressly prohibited. A service bar or service bars is permitted.
F. Class B-3 - Restaurant Or Tavern With Indoor Banquet Facilities Permitting Live Entertainment: Class B-3 licenses shall authorize the retail sale and dispensing of alcoholic liquor for consumption within the building of the licensed premises at or over a bar or bars, service bar or bars and at tables in businesses operating as a tavern or restaurant with banquet facilities for private parties scheduled in advance including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, political and charitable fundraisers, club gatherings, bowling and other sports banquets, anniversary parties, reunions, holiday parties, appreciation gatherings, company parties and similar events. Live entertainment is permitted without the necessity of obtaining an additional Class I license, however, licensee must comply with the noise regulations and separation requirements set forth below for a Class I license. Public customer parking for the licensed facilities must be strictly controlled by the licensee and limited exclusively to a private parking lot owned or operated by the licensee. No parking on the street or neighborhood parking is permitted.
G. Class C - Banquet Facilities Permitting Live Entertainment: Class C licenses shall authorize the retail sale and dispensing of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the specified premises at or over a bar or bars, service bar or bars and/or at tables for businesses operating as banquet facilities only for private parties scheduled in advance including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, political and charity fundraisers, club gatherings, bowling and other sports banquets, anniversary parties, reunions, holiday parties, appreciation gatherings, company parties and the like. Live entertainment is permitted without the necessity of obtaining an additional Class I license, however, licensee must comply with the noise regulations and separation requirements set forth below for a Class I license.
H. Class D - Full Service Package Liquor Store: Class D licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in their original package, with seals unbroken, for consumption at places other than upon the licensed premises. The consumption of alcoholic beverages upon such premises is expressly prohibited. Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold or delivered through a drive-through window.
I. Class D-1 - Package Liquor Store Selling Beer And Wine Only: Class D-1 licenses shall authorize the sale of beer and wine in their original packages with seals unbroken for consumption at places other than upon the licensed premises. The sale of alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine is expressly prohibited. Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold or delivered through a drive-through window.
J. Class E - Club License: Class E licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the specified premises of, and for sale by, a club, to members of the club, to not for profit organizations which are conducting dances or other public gatherings upon the premises and to such organizations' invitees, to private persons conducting private gatherings and their invitees. The sale of alcoholic beverages to members of the general public is expressly forbidden.
K. Class F - Wine/Champagne Basket Sales License: Class F licenses shall authorize the retail sale of bottled wine or champagne to be sold exclusively as part of an arrangement in a gift basket. A Class F license shall only be issued to persons who can demonstrate that they are operating a bona fide wine/champagne gift basket business. The wine and champagne shall be sold in sealed packages only and consumption on the premises where sold is not permitted.
L. Class G - Outing Permits: Class G licenses shall authorize the temporary retail sale of alcoholic beverages only on the date and at the place specified in the outing permit. Each outing license shall be valid for a period of time between one (1) and three (3) days, and the number of days shall be specified on the outing permit. Outings include, but are not limited to, picnics, festivals, fundraisers, tournaments, sporting events, fairs, rallies, off premises events for holders of other classes of licenses, and other special events, whether public or private, at which alcoholic liquor is sold. (Ord. 09-1561, 11-24-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)
M. Class H - Tasting Room Selling Beer And Wine Only: Class H licenses shall authorize the sale of beer and wine in their original packages with seals unbroken for consumption at places other than upon the licensed premises. It shall also authorize the service of wine and beer for consumption upon the licensed premises. The sale of alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine is expressly prohibited. Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold or delivered through a drive-through window. (Ord. 14-1720, 1-28-2014)
N. Class I - Live Entertainment; Live Entertainment Regulations, Generally:
1. No live entertainment may occur outdoors. If the licensed premises is within one hundred feet (100') or less of a residentially zoned lot, then the noise from the entertainment must not be audible outside of the building in which the live entertainment is occurring, or in the case of a business located more than one hundred feet (100') from all residentially zoned lots but which is located on a parcel that contains other businesses which are not all owned by the licensee, the noise must not be audible outside of the building during the operating hours of any of the other businesses located on the parcel, otherwise, the noise from the live entertainment must not be audible at the property line of the licensed premises. For the purpose of this section, measurements shall be taken from the closest point of the property line of the licensed premises to the closest point of the property line of the nearest residentially zoned lot. The fee for a Class I license shall be paid annually in addition to the primary liquor license fee. A violation of Class I license requirements shall be grounds for the same penalties as a violation of the primary liquor license, and both licenses may be suspended or revoked accordingly for a violation of Class I regulations.
2. A Class I license is required if live entertainment is offered on any premises where the class of license held does not expressly permit live entertainment. Class I licenses will not be issued for any premises where the class of license held expressly prohibits live entertainment. The fee for a Class I license shall be paid annually in addition to the primary liquor license fee. Please refer to the definition of "live entertainment" in this chapter. (Ord. 09-1561, 11-24-2009, eff. 1-1-2010)
O. Class J - Salon Selling Beer And Wine Only: Class J license authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises of a salon. Customers and patrons may only be served beer or wine during the period of time that the customer/patron actually receives salon services. No person shall be served more than three (3) alcoholic drinks in a twenty four (24) hour period. For purposes of this section, a "salon" means an establishment which offers services such as cosmetic advice and application, pedicures, manicures and related services, but does not provide full body massages and does not provide services in private rooms or areas. (Ord. 14-1730, 4-8-2014)
P. Class K - Craft Beer And Wine Sales: Class K license shall authorize the: 1) production and storage of craft beer for retail sale on the licensed premises; 2) storage of craft beer produced by regional craft brewers other than the licensee, provided such storage is for the sole purpose of on-site consumption of the craft beer pursuant to the terms of this license; 3) sales of craft beer for consumption off the licensed premises; 4) distribution of not more than two hundred thirty two thousand five hundred (232,500) gallons per year of the licensee's craft beer to other retail licensees provided the licensee has obtained the required State self- distribution exemption; 5) on-site consumption of craft beer; and 6) wine sold by the glass for consumption on the licensed premises. For purposes of a Class K license, the sale of craft beer for consumption off the licensed premises shall only be permitted in a pre-packaged bottle(s), can(s), keg(s) and/or growler(s). For purposes of a Class K license, "growler" shall be defined as a refillable, sealed container sold on the licensed premises by the licensee, containing craft beer for consumption off the licensed premises and clearly marked to identify the license and content information. (Ord. 17-1848, 6-13-2017; amd. Ord. 18-1880, 4-10-2018)
Each Class K licensee must, prior to the issuance of a Class K license, comply with and adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local regulations, including but not limited to procurement of a Federal Brewer's Notice, Illinois manufacturer's (brewer's) liquor license, State of Illinois craft brewer's license, State of Illinois self-distribution exemption, and any other requisite license or permit for the manufacture, packaging, storing, sale and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
The volume of craft beer produced on the licensed premises shall not exceed four hundred sixty five thousand (465,000) gallons per year. The portion of the licensed premises dedicated to the manufacture of craft beer shall be segregated from the remainder of the licensed premises and shall not generally be accessible to the public. The licensee shall maintain accurate records as to the total volume of craft beer manufactured on the licensed premises and the volume of craft beer sold for consumption off the licensed premises. Upon demand, licensee shall immediately produce said records to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
Not more than seventy five percent (75%) of the total gross square footage area of the licensed premises shall be designated to the retail sale of craft beer. Under no circumstances shall the total gross square footage of the retail space exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet.
The production and sale of craft beer for consumption on the licensed premises is pursuant to the following conditions:
1. Consumption is permitted only during the licensee's authorized retail sale hours and may only occur on that portion of the licensed premises dedicated to consumption, which area shall be segregated from the manufacturing area of the licensed premises.
2. A price may be set for such consumption.
3. All applicable taxes including Sales Tax shall be collected and paid on all revenue realized from such consumption.
4. All consumption shall be attended and supervised by a BASSET-certified site manager.
5. Consumption shall be subject to all other terms and conditions regulating this license classification and to such further regulations as deemed necessary from time to time by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
The licensee may provide for off-site sampling of the craft beer pursuant to the following conditions:
1. The licensee must obtain prior approval from the Liquor Control Commission for off-site sampling, including the date, time, type and amount of craft beer which will be available to sample.
2. Craft beer may be served to any person at least twenty one (21) years of age for sampling purposes.
3. Up to three (3) samples, consisting of no more than two (2) ounces of beer may be served to a consumer in one day.
Q. Class L - Outdoor Patio; Live Entertainment Prohibited:
Class L licenses authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in a confined outdoor space that is adjacent to the licensed premises. The fee for a Class L license shall be paid annually in addition to the primary liquor license fee. A violation of Class L Liquor License requirements shall be grounds for the same penalties as a violation of the primary liquor license, and both licenses may be suspended or revoked accordingly for a violation of Class L regulations. A Class L license shall not be granted unless:
1. The premises has sufficient indoor restrooms and walk ways to accommodate the potential increased traffic from patrons using the Outdoor Patio;
2. Noise emitting from the Outdoor Patio or other areas outside the building does not unreasonably disturb the surrounding community;
3. Live Entertainment is not permitted outdoors, and if there is Live Entertainment indoors on the licensed premises, then the doors leading to the Outdoor Patio shall remain closed and the noise from the Live Entertainment contained indoors is not audible from the property line of the licensed premises, or, the noise from Live Entertainment is not audible from a closer distance, if a closer distance for noise restriction is stated on the permit;
4. The Outdoor Patio is clearly identified using physical barriers, such as fencing and/or vegetation with signage at all exit points indicating "no alcohol beyond";
5. The floor of the Outdoor Patio is a hard surface, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or another commonly used and commercially available material. Gravel, sand or other loose aggregate materials shall not be allowed in any outdoor seating area;
6. The outdoor space complies with all other Village codes, including but not limited to, the zoning and building codes.
R. Class M - Sale of Alcohol for Off-Premises Consumption: Class M licenses authorize the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption as a supplemental license in accordance with Section 3-3-27.
1. No Class M license shall be issued for any premises unless the applicant holds a valid Class B, B-1, B-2, or B-3 liquor license for the premises.
2. All Class M licenses shall automatically expire on January 3, 2024, unless extended by the State.
3. The fee for a Class M license shall be paid annually in addition to the primary liquor license fee.
4. A violation of Class M Liquor License requirements shall be grounds for the same penalties as a violation of the primary liquor license, and both licenses may be suspended or revoked accordingly for a violation of Class M regulations.
5. Applications for a Class M Liquor License shall include a detailed operations plan for the sale and delivery of liquor for off-premises consumption. (Ord. 09-1561, 11-24-2009, eff. 1-1-2010; amd. Ord. 14-1720, 1-28-2014; Ord. 14-1730, 4-8-2014; Ord. 17-1848, 6-13-2017; Ord. 18-1880, 4-10-2018; Ord. 19-1444, - - 2019; Ord. 22-2033, 1-25-2022)