(A) Class "E" special event licenses may be issued only to organized clubs, societies, associations, fraternal organizations, duly constituted churches, municipal government entities or benevolent organizations that are not organized for pecuniary profit in conjunction with an entity which has a prior, and existing, license authorizing such sale, under the liquor ordinance of this village. No such current licensee other than the ones stated in the application for this license shall be allowed to make such sales. An applicant shall provide proof of its status as part of the license application.
(B) The fee for a Class "E" license is $50 for each event. For purposes of this section, an event may cover multiple days, provided that the event can be no more than three consecutive days, and further provided that the event is at the same location and for the same purpose and is submitted under one special event license application.
(C) A Class "E" licensee may sell and serve alcoholic liquor for a special event during the following hours:
Day | Hours |
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. |
Monday through Thursday | For each day: Noon until 10:00 p.m. |
Friday and Saturday | For each day: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. |
(D) A Class "E" license shall require proof of dram shop (liquor liability) insurance on behalf of the
village in an amount that is at least equal to the maximum liability amounts set out in ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, § 6-201(a) or $500,000 ($1,000,000) if the event is to be located on village property or public right-of-way.
(E) If the special event will be on village property or public right-of-way, the Class "E" license also requires an approved licensing agreement executed by the licensee, which agreement shall require proof of insurance on behalf of the village insuring for use of the village property or public right-of-way in one of the following amounts: $1,000,000 if less than 5,000 persons are expected to be in attendance or $5,000,000 if more than 5,000 persons are expected to be in attendance.
(F) If the sale of alcoholic liquor is to be conducted outside of an enclosed building, the following requirements must be met:
(1) Adequate lighting must be maintained at all times such that law enforcement personnel may visually identify patrons.
(2) Sound amplification is allowed only if the event location is more than 500 feet from any residentially zoned parcel, which shall be measured from the nearest part of the event location premises to the nearest part of any residentially zoned parcel. If sound amplification is allowed based on this distance, such sound may not cause alarm or disturb the public peace and quiet as set forth in § 111.21 regarding a live entertainment permit.
(3) Security provided by the Police Department and paid for by licensee if the Village Administrator or designee deems it necessary.
(4) Only non-glass containers may be used.
(G) A Class "E" licensee may provide live entertainment. Sound amplification is allowed only if the event location is more than 500 feet from any residentially zoned parcel, which shall be measured from the nearest part of the event location premises to the nearest part of any residentially zoned parcel. If sound amplification is allowed based on this distance, such sound may not cause alarm or disturb the public peace and quiet as set forth in § 111.21 regarding a live entertainment permit.
(H) A minor may be allowed on premises licensed as a Class "E" licensee pursuant to this chapter for purposes other than the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor; however, no minor may be allowed to be present at any "bar."
(I) A Class "E" license application shall be received in the office of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner not fewer than ten business days prior to the event and include the following information:
(1) Full legal name of authorized representative of organized club, society, association, fraternal organization, duly constituted church, municipal governmental entity, or benevolent organization;
(2) Copy of the articles of organization or other proof indicating the not-for-profit status of the organization referenced in division (I)(1) above;
(3) Mailing address, email address and telephone number to be reached during the hours of event;
(4) Copy of government issued photo identification of authorized representative of the organization referenced in division (I)(1) above;
(5) Type of event, location, date, and beginning and ending times.
(J) Following issuance of a Class "E" special event not-for-profit liquor license by the village, a licensee shall submit an application for State of Illinois Special Event Retailer's Liquor License (Not- for-Profit) to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and obtain a state liquor license for the event.
(K) Class "E-1", ""E-2" and "E-3".
(1) Class "E-1". A Class "E-1" special event license shall be issued only for the festival event known as Riverfest to be held at Panton Mill Park. Only one Class "E-1" license shall be issued per year and it shall be issued exclusively to the village. There shall be no fee charged to the village for the Class "E-1" special event license.
(2) Class "E-2". A Class "E-2" special event license shall be issued pursuant to this chapter shall entitle the licensee to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises at any festival, banquet, picnic, bazaar, fair, performance or similar special event. There shall be no limit on the number of available Class "E-2" special event licenses. All other provisions for a Class "E" license apply.
(3) Class "E-3". A Class "E-3" special event license shall be issued only for private functions not open to the general public but that are attended by invitation only. Examples of such events include, but are not limited to, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, graduation celebrations, or similar events.
As the host of a special event, the licensee may be an individual, corporation, limited liability company or partnership who will be providing alcoholic liquor free of charge to attendees of the event. There shall be no limit on the number of available Class "E-3" special event licenses. All other provisions for a Class "E" license apply unless waived by the Liquor Commissioner upon good cause shown. All exceptions granted by the Liquor Commissioner to any Class "E" provisions shall be written on the face of the "E-3" license granted.
(Ord. 2019-39, passed 11-4-19)