Liquor licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are hereby divided into 25 classes, as follows (for each class of license the terms "retail sale," "selling," "sale," "sell," and/or "offer to sell" shall include dispensing, pouring, mixing, giving away or otherwise serving any alcoholic liquor):
(A) (1) Class A License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by the drink, only on the premises designated therein for consumption on such premises or the retail sale of alcoholic liquor to be consumed off the premises, provided that such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class A licensed premises.
(2) Class AV License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by the drink only on the premises designated therein for consumption on such premises or the retail sale of alcoholic liquor to be consumed off the premises, provided that such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(3) Class AV-1 License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by the drink only on the premises designated therein for consumption on such premises or the retail sale of alcoholic liquor to be consumed off the premises, provided that such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. Holders of a Class AV-1 license shall be allowed to have extended hours pursuant to § 112.21
. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(B) Class B License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein, but not for consumption on the premises where sold, provided that such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class B licensed premises.
(C) Class BG License: Beer Garden. The Class BG license shall become effective January 1, 2023. It shall serve as a supplement license for existing license holders who operate or wish to operate an outdoor beer garden area. A Class BG license shall designate on a site or patio plan an area immediately adjoining the licensee's indoor establishment, which contiguous area shall be used for the purposes of the license, and which area will hereinafter be referred to as a beer garden. The beer garden may not exceed 50% of the establishment interior occupancy, and shall have its boundaries clearly marked with the appropriate enclosure as determined by the Liquor Commissioner or designees. The beer garden must be enclosed by at minimum, a three-foot barrier on all sides, as a means of separating the beer garden from pedestrians. The Liquor Commissioner, in his or her sole and absolute discretion, shall approve the location of a beer garden or where the zoning ordinance regulates the use will supersede the Liquor Commissioner's discretion.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the establishment to ensure staff periodically observe the beer garden to enforce all applicable requirements.
(2) Such sale and consumption of liquor shall be limited to the designated beer garden.
(3) Adequate area for pedestrian flow through the beer garden shall be maintained at all times.
(4) Emergency ingress and egress and access by and to fire apparatus in the beer garden shall be subject to review and approval of the Fire Department.
(5) The beer garden shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be kept from debris at all times.
(6) All trash containers located in the beer garden shall be lidded at all times and all refuse shall be regularly removed.
(7) Licensees shall obtain all licenses, certifications, permits, and other approvals required for the legal operation of the beer garden.
(8) Licensees shall comply with all other requirements applicable to the beer garden in the code and other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
(9) It shall be unlawful to sell, offer, give away or permit to be sold, offered or given away, at retail, in or upon a licensed beer garden, any liquor between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on all days of the week.
(10) Following the closing times and prior to the opening times set forth in of this section of the city code, every non-licensee person located in the beer garden area shall relocate indoors or otherwise leave the outdoor premises, which shall be closed and remain closed.
(11) All doors directly opening into or out of such location, place or premises for ingress thereto or egress therefrom shall be securely locked during the time that sales in the beer garden are prohibited.
(D) (1) Class C License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein solely for the consumption on the premises by a club as defined in this chapter. Drive-in or drive- up sales are prohibited. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class C licensed premises.
(2) Class CV License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein solely for the consumption on the premises by a club as defined in this chapter. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(E) (1) Class D License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein for consumption by the drink on such premises only. Further, the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be restricted to sales made in conjunction with the licensee's operation of a restaurant on the premises. The sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises is restricted to service of alcoholic liquor at tables or booths only. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed and approved by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. No bar stools or bar shall be allowed other than a service bar for the wait staff. Appropriate background music for dining is permitted. No dancing of any type shall be allowed. Servers of alcohol must meet Illinois age requirements. Violation of any of the above will constitute grounds for termination of the liquor license. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class D licensed premises.
(2) Class DV License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein for consumption by the drink on such premises only. Further, the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be restricted to sales made in conjunction with the licensee's operation of a restaurant on the premises. The sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises is restricted to service of alcoholic liquor at tables or booths only. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed and approved by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. No bar stools or bar shall be allowed other than a service bar for the wait staff. Appropriate background music for dining is permitted. No dancing of any type shall be allowed. Servers of alcohol must meet Illinois age requirements. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(F) (1) Class E License. Shall authorize the retail sale of wine and beer only on the premises designated therein for consumption by the drink on such premises only. Further, the sale of wine and beer shall be restricted to sales made in conjunction with the licensee's operation of a restaurant on the premises. The sale of wine and beer on the premises shall be further restricted to service of such wine and beer at tables or booths only. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. No bar stools or bar shall be allowed other than a service bar for the wait staff. Appropriate background music for dining is permitted. No dancing of any type shall be allowed. Servers of alcohol must meet Illinois age requirements. Violation of any of the above will constitute grounds for termination of the liquor license. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class E licensed premises.
(2) Class EV License. Shall authorize the retail sale of wine and beer only on the premises designated therein for consumption by the drink on such premises only. Further, the sale of wine and beer shall be restricted to sales made in conjunction with the licensee's operation of a restaurant on the premises. The sale of wine and beer on the premises shall be further restricted to service of such wine and beer at tables or booths only. Drive-in or drive-up sales are prohibited. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. No bar stools or bar shall be allowed other than a service bar for the wait staff. Appropriate background music for dining is permitted. No dancing of any type shall be allowed. Servers of alcohol must meet Illinois age requirements. Violation of any of the above will constitute grounds for termination of the liquor license. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(G) Class F License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein for consumption by the drink on such premises only, when premises are owned by any park district organized under "The State Park District Code," provided the park district provides or causes to be provided dram shop liability insurance in maximum insurance coverage limits as provided by state law so as to save harmless the village and park district from all financial loss, damage, or harm. The park district shall fully comply with all provisions of the "State Park District Code" and "An Act in Relation to Alcoholic Liquors" of the state. If an event is being conducted on park property by a legal entity other than the park district, the entity conducting the event shall first receive approval from the park district to conduct the event and sell alcoholic liquor, and shall then apply for a license hereunder. Any such entity shall be required to provide the necessary insurance coverage or shall be, by agreement with the park district, covered by the park district's policies of insurance. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class F licensed premises.
(H) Class G License. Shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only on the premises designated therein, provided the beer and wine are sold only in their original package and not for consumption on the premises where sold. Effective January 1, 2022, the minimum square footage requirement for a Class G license shall be 3,500 square feet. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class G licensed premises.
(I) Class I license. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein at concession stands. This license shall be available only to concessionaires at outdoor music theaters and similar facilities. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 112.18
, the applicant for (and holder of) a Class I liquor license need not own or be the beneficial owner of the subject premises, nor need it be a lessee of the subject premises. Nevertheless, such holder shall hold a Class I liquor license as an agent for the owners of the subject premises. Further, the sale of such alcoholic liquor shall be also restricted as follows:
(1) No one under the age of 21 shall be allowed to serve, mix, or sell or give away any alcoholic liquor under a Class I liquor license.
(2) Concession stands may be located in the concourse, on norther and southern portions of the grassy hill area along the fence line, as well as in the parking lot of an outdoor music theatre when contained within a fenced in area as described in division (I)(3) below.
(3) Service of alcohol may be permitted in expanded areas of the premises enclosed via fencing subject to the following restrictions:
(a) An expanded area extending out from Gate 4 may be constructed, to be enclosed by metal fencing, and alcohol may be sold at concession stands or via mobile vendors within said area on dates when an event which will have an attendance of at least 23,000 people occurs.
(b) An expanded area consisting of a separate fenced-in enclosure located within the parking lot may be constructed, to be enclosed by metal fencing, and alcohol may be sold at concession stands or via mobile vendors within said area on dates when an event which requires the construction of an additional stage within the parking lot occurs.
(c) Expanded areas of the premises enclosed by fencing may be accessed by patrons only after going through standard ticketing and security checkpoints.
(d) Notice must be provided to the village of an event which the licensee will be adding service in an expanded area under this division (I)(3) no less than 60 days prior to the event which requires the construction of the expanded area.
(e) Expanded areas enclosed via fencing are subject to all of the requirements outlined in division (I)(7) below. Expanded areas enclosed via fencing are subject to all the ongoing inspection requirements outlined in division (I)(11) below and must be approved by any such inspectors prior to the event date.
(4) There shall be no tailgating or possession of any kind of alcoholic liquor in the parking lots or any other location other than as expressly approved herein. "TAILGATING" shall mean persons driving to the facility and commencing to consume food and/or beverages brought with them.
(5) There shall be no dispensing of alcoholic liquor in their original containers, nor in bottles or cans of any kind whatsoever, except that beer may be served in aluminum cans. All drink containers must be either plastic or paper, and must be made of cither recyclable and/or biodegradable products, or aluminum cans.
(6) The maximum size drink to be dispensed for beer shall be 25 ounces, for wine shall be 8 ounces, and for wine coolers shall be 12 ounces, and for alcoholic liquor shall be 2 ounces. Full bottles of wine, up to but not exceeding 750 milliliters, may be served but only in plastic decanters. When a full bottle of wine is served no other alcoholic liquor may be served during that transaction.
(7) The Village Police Department as agents for and/or the Local Liquor Commissioner reserve the right to prohibit the sale of or to stop all sales of alcoholic liquor or to restrict the number of drinks sold to any one individual, if and when the public health, welfare and safety so requires.
(8) Any holder of a Class I liquor license shall submit its training program for its employees regarding dispensing of alcoholic liquor to review and approval by the Police Department of the village, and the Police Department of the village shall take an active part in such training program.
(9) The sale, dispensing or giving away of alcoholic liquor at the concession stands or via mobile vendors shall be allowed to begin at the time the parking lot gates are open for the specific concert or event; provided, however, if the gates are open more than two hours prior to the scheduled start of the concert or event, no sale, dispensing or giving away of beer and wine can be made more than two hours before the scheduled start unless otherwise approved by the Local Liquor Commissioner.
(10) All selling, giving away or dispensing of alcoholic liquor shall cease promptly at 10:30 p.m.; provided, however, if the scheduled start of the concert or event is prior to 8:00 p.m., then all selling, giving away or dispensing of beer and wine shall cease one-half hour before the scheduled end of the concert or event (for purposes of this provision, the end of the concert or event shall be when the performers quit performing on stage). Anyone standing in line at 10:30 p.m. (or earlier cut-off time as above indicted) shall not be allowed to obtain any alcoholic liquor, and the holder of the liquor license shall be required to make certain that the line for alcoholic liquor is cut off at a sufficient time to ensure that all sales will cease at 10:30 p.m. (or earlier cutoff time as above indicated).
(11) All of the concession stands, including portable stands, stands within fenced-in areas, or mobile vendors, shall be subject to review and approval by the Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments of the village, and no liquor license shall be issued without such approval. Also, such concession stands shall be subject to continuing inspection by the said Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments, and if such structures are not in compliance with all village codes, the liquor license shall be suspended by appropriate proceedings until such time as such structures are brought into conformance.
(12) Easily readable signs shall be posted in conspicuous and prominent areas within all concession stands indicating that anyone under the age of 30 years will be subject to an identification check, and the holder of the liquor license will insist upon at least one picture identification to prove the person's age. A student identification card shall not be accepted by the holder to prove the person's age.
(13) The holder of the liquor license shall provide employees, other than employees working in the concession stands, around the concession stand area to be on the lookout for underage drinking, and also will have such persons scattered throughout the entire facility to prevent underage drinking and any other problems such as fights and the like.
(14) The holder of the Class I liquor license shall also be governed by and comply with the "Policies Governing Responsible Alcohol Service" as published by the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater of this village, which is on file and available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular village business hours. A copy of such "Policies" will be provided to the holder of the Class I license, and regardless of whether it is provided by the village, the holder of such license shall be required to comply with all of the provisions thereof and shall be deemed to have knowledge of all such provisions.
(15) The sale of beer shall be permitted via mobile vendors within the lawn areas.
(16) Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class I licensed premises.
(J) Class J License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises designated therein, and shall be available only for outdoor music theatres and similar facilities. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 112.18, the applicant for (and holder of) a Class J liquor license need not own or be the beneficial owner of the subject premises, nor need it be a lessee of the subject premises. Nevertheless, such holder shall hold a Class J liquor license as an agent for the owners of the subject premises. In addition, the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be further restricted as follows:
(1) No one under the age of 21 shall be allowed to serve, mix, or sell or give away any alcoholic liquor under a Class J liquor license.
(2) There shall be no tailgating or possession of any kind of alcoholic liquor in the parking lots or any other location other than as expressly approved herein. "TAILGATING" shall mean persons driving to the facility and commencing to consume food and/or beverages brought with them.
(3) The Village Police Department as agents for and/or the Local Liquor Commissioner reserve the right to prohibit the sale of or to stop all sales of alcoholic liquor or to restrict the number of drinks sold to any one individual, if and when the public health, welfare and safety so requires.
(4) Except as indicated below, there shall be no dispensing of alcoholic liquor in original containers, nor in bottles or cans of any kind whatsoever, except that beer may be served in aluminum cans. All containers must be either plastic or paper, and must be made of either recyclable and/or biodegradable products, or aluminum cans.
(5) The maximum size drink to be dispensed for beer shall be 25 ounces, for wine shall be 8 ounces, and for wine coolers shall be 12 ounces, and for alcoholic liquor shall be 2 ounces. Full bottles of wine, up to but not exceeding 750 milliliters, may be served but only in plastic decanters. When a full bottle of wine is served no other alcoholic liquor may be served during that transaction.
(6) Any holder of a Class J liquor license shall submit its training program for its employees regarding dispensing of alcoholic liquor to review and approval by the Police Department of the village, and the Police Department of the village shall take an active part in such training programs.
(7) All of the facilities shall be subject to review and approval by the Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments of the village, and no liquor license shall be issued without such approval. Also, such facilities shall be subject to the continuing inspection by the said Building, Fire, Health and Police Departments, and if such structures are not in compliance with all village codes, the liquor license shall be suspended by appropriate proceedings until such time as such structures are brought into conformance.
(8) The sale, dispensing or giving away of alcoholic liquor under this license shall be allowed to begin at the time the parking lot gates are open for the specific concert or event; provided, however, if the gates are open more than two hours prior to the scheduled start of the concert or event, no sale, dispensing or giving away of alcoholic liquor can be made more than two hours before the scheduled start unless otherwise approved by the Local Liquor Commissioner.
(9) (a) The selling, dispensing or giving away of alcoholic liquor under this license shall be allowed in the following areas at a music theatre facility:
1. Tent areas;
2. Sky box areas;
3. Club rooms;
4. Golden boxes.
(b) The specific restrictions in connection with each of the aforesaid areas are as set forth below.
(10) In the tent areas, alcoholic liquor must be served by the drink only, and shall only be served in conjunction with the service of catered dinners. Alcoholic liquor can be taken out of the tent area, and consumed throughout the venue. The tent areas shall be restricted to private parties only, and the holder of the liquor license must provide sufficient security to make certain that entrance to the tent areas is restricted to invitees only.
(11) In the skybox areas (skyboxes are private boxes located at the upper levels of the facilities with restricted access and are purchased on a yearly basis), the sale, dispensing or giving away of all alcoholic liquor must terminate at the end of the concert (when the performers cease performing on stage). Alcoholic liquor can be sold in original containers, provided that the maximum original container for beer must be 12 ounces, the maximum original container for wine must be 750 milliliters, and the maximum original container for spirits must be 750 milliliters. Spirits may be sold in their original container in the skybox areas only and in no other area of the licensed premises. The owner of the Class J liquor license shall provide adequate security personnel and concierges to prevent underage drinking in the skyboxes and at the skybox levels, and such personnel shall be present at all times on the skybox levels to monitor drinking at the skybox levels. There has to be at least one adult above the age of 25 years present in the skybox before access to alcoholic liquor shall be allowed. Identification will be checked by employees or agents of the license holder within the first 30 minutes of the concert to determine whether there are any underage persons in the skybox and adequate provisions will be made to prevent underage drinking in the skyboxes. Only individuals with skybox tickets will be allowed in the skybox areas, and there must be sufficient security on hand to make certain that entrance is limited only to those with skybox tickets. Also, prominent signs will be posted in the skybox areas prohibiting any consumption of alcoholic liquor by anyone under the age of 21 years of age. Finally, the holder of such liquor license shall make certain that there are adequate personnel available to monitor drinking in the skyboxes throughout the concert.
(12) Consumption of alcoholic beverages in the club rooms (private rooms located on all levels) is limited to guests holding a ticket to the club room, and sufficient security must be provided to restrict entrance to invitees only. Alcoholic liquor may be taken out of the club rooms and consumed throughout the venue. The sale, dispensing or giving away of alcoholic liquor in the club rooms must cease at the end of the concert.
(13) Consumption of alcoholic liquor in the floor boxes (box seating located behind the lower level pavilion reserved seating) shall be by the drink only. There shall only be waiter or waitress service to the floor boxes. Service to the floor box area shall cease at 10:30 p.m. or at the time sales cease at the concession stands at the music theatre, whichever first occurs.
(14) Easily readable signs shall be posted in conspicuous and prominent areas within all club rooms indicating that anyone under the age of 30 years will be subject to an identification check, and the holder of the liquor license will insist upon at least one picture identification to prove the person's age. A student identification card shall not be accepted by the holder to prove the person's age.
(15) The holder of the Class J liquor license shall also be governed by and comply with the "Policies Governing Responsible Alcohol Service" as published by the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater of this village which is on file and available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular village business hours. A copy of such "Policies" will be provided to the holder of the Class J license, and regardless of whether it is provided by the village, the holder of such license shall be required to comply with all of the provisions thereof and shall be deemed to have knowledge of all such provisions.
(16) Notwithstanding the foregoing time limits, the performers featured at the concert shall be allowed to have a party after the concert in any one of the club rooms, but consumption of alcoholic liquor at any such party shall cease no later than two hours after the end of the concert. The holder of the liquor license shall notify the Police Department when such an entertainer party is to occur.
(17) The sale of beer shall be permitted via mobile vendors within the lawn area.
(18) Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class J licensed premises.
(K) Class K License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises designated therein, and shall be available only for banquet hall facilities. Such facilities must be unconnected with any restaurant, theatre, or nightclub, or similar business, and shall occupy the entire building in which the facilities are located. If the banquet facility is contained within a building occupying other facilities, specifically including the Metra Train Station, approval of the Local Liquor Commissioner is required. The banquet hall facilities must have seating for at least 75 persons for full sit-down dinners, and sale of alcoholic liquor shall be limited to sales in conjunction with banquets or other planned events only. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class K licensed premises.
(L) Class L License. Shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises designated therein, when premises are owned or operated by any religious not-for-profit organization, for consumption of the drink on such premises only. Further, the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be restricted to sales made in conjunction with a special event sponsored by such religious not-for-profit organization, but not to exceed six such special events per calendar year. Such sales shall take place only in enclosed structures (including tents), but consumption may take place in the open air on property owned or leased by the not-for-profit organization. Drive-in and drive-up sales are prohibited. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class L licensed premises.
(M) Class N License. Shall authorize a hotel to serve complimentary beer and wine on the premises designated therein for consumption of the drink on such premises and also to operate a pantry selling packaged beer and wine for the convenience of guests staying at the hotel. The holder of a Class N license may only provide complimentary beer and wine and sell packaged beer and wine to individuals age 21 and over and who are guests of the hotel. A "GUEST" is defined as an individual renting a room in the hotel at the time of service. A sign shall be posted in the area of the hotel where the beer and wine are served stating the age and guest requirement. Hotel guests, prior to service, must provide proof that they are at least 21 years of age and guests of the hotel. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class N licensed premises.
(N) (1) Class O License: Micro Brewery. Shall authorize the licensee to manufacture beer products on the licensed premises and to make sales at retail of the manufactured beer products, for consumption on or off the licensed premises. Nothing in the issuance of a Class O license pursuant to this division (N) shall be considered to relieve the licensee of any responsibility for complying with all applicable state and federal regulations relating to the manufacture and/or sale of beer products, and all applicable business and other regulations of the village. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class O licensed premises.
(2) Class OV License: Micro Brewery. Shall authorize the licensee to manufacture beer products on the licensed premises and to make sales at retail of the manufactured beer products, for consumption on or off the licensed premises. Nothing in the issuance of a Class OV license pursuant to this division (N) shall be considered to relieve the licensee of any responsibility for complying with all applicable state and federal regulations relating to the manufacture and/or sale of beer products, and all applicable business and other regulations of the village. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(O) Class P License: Bring Your Own Beer or Wine. Shall authorize any restaurant to allow its customers to bring their own beer and/or wine to the restaurant premises for consumption on the premises only. Such consumption shall be solely in conjunction with the licensee's operation of the restaurant._A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application and any substantial deviation from the menu must be reviewed and approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose remains the service of food. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class P licensed premises.
(P) Class Q License: Special Event License. Shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquor use or consumption, but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific date(s) designated for the special event in the license. An applicant for a special event retailer license must submit with the application proof of a valid state special use permit license. An applicant for a special event retailer license must also submit with the application proof satisfactory to the Liquor Control Commissioner that the applicant will provide dram shop liability insurance in the maximum limits. A Class Q license may be issued to either a resident or non-resident and to either a profit or not-for-profit organization or groups. The Liquor Control Commissioner can impose conditions as he or she deems appropriate on any such license. 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 a special use permit license must also submit with the application proof satisfactory to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner that the applicant will provide dram shop liability insurance to the maximum limits. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class Q licensed premises.
(Q) (1) Class R License: Craft Beers. Shall authorize the licensee to sell craft beer, cider, beer and wine products on the licensed premises and to make sales at retail of craft beer products and cider products only for consumption on or off the licensed premises, provided that such beer and/or cider shall at the time it leaves the licensed premises be sealed in its original container. In addition, the licensee shall be authorized to make sales at retail of craft cocktails containing alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premise. Furthermore, in addition, the licensee shall be authorized to make sales at retail of other beer, wine and craft alcoholic liquor products for consumption off the premises only. A “CRAFT BEER” means beer brewed by a craft brewer as that term is defined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act. Nothing in the issuance of a Class R license pursuant to this division (Q) shall be considered to relieve the licensee of any responsibility for complying with all applicable state and federal regulations relating to the manufacture and/or sale of beer products, and all applicable business and other regulations of the village. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class R licensed premises.
(2) Class RV License: Craft Beers. Shall authorize the licensee to sell craft beer, cider, beer and wine products on the licensed premises and to make sales at retail of craft beer products and cider products only for consumption on or off the licensed premises, provided that such beer and/or cider shall at the time it leaves the licensed premises be sealed in its original container. In addition, the licensee shall be authorized to make sales at retail of craft cocktails containing alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premise. Furthermore, in addition, the licensee shall be authorized to make sales at retail of other beer, wine and craft alcoholic liquor products for consumption off the premises only. A “CRAFT BEER” means beer brewed by a craft brewer as that term is defined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act. Nothing in the issuance of a Class RV license pursuant to this division (Q) shall be considered to relieve the licensee of any responsibility for complying with all applicable state and federal regulations relating to the manufacture and/or sale of beer products, and all applicable business and other regulations of the village. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(R) (1) Class S License: Brew Pubs. "BREW PUB" means a person who manufactures beer only at a designated premises to make sales to importing distributors, distributors, and to non-licensees for use and consumption only, who stores beer at the designated premises, and who is allowed to sell at retail from the licensed premises, provided that a brew pub licensee shall not sell for off-premises consumption more than 50,000 gallons per year. A brew pub license shall allow the licensee (i) to manufacture beer only on the premises specified in the license, (ii) to make sales of the beer manufactured on the premises or, with the approval of the State Liquor Commission, beer manufactured on another brew pub licensed premises that is substantially owned and operated by the same licensee to importing distributors, distributors, and to non-licensees for use and consumption, (iii) to store the beer upon the premises, and (iv) to sell and offer for sale at retail from the licensed premises, provided that a brew pub licensee shall not sell for off-premises consumption more than 50,000 gallons per year. The primary purpose of any holder of a brew pub license shall be the service of food. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed and approved by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. Any sale of beer for off premises consumption shall be in a sealed container. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in a class R licensed premises.
(2) Class SV License: Brew Pubs. "BREW PUB" means a person who manufactures beer only at a designated premises to make sales to importing distributors, distributors, and to non-licensees for use and consumption only, who stores beer at the designated premises, and who is allowed to sell at retail from the licensed premises, provided that a brew pub licensee shall not sell for off-premises consumption more than 50,000 gallons per year. A brew pub license shall allow the licensee (i) to manufacture beer only on the premises specified in the license, (ii) to make sales of the beer manufactured on the premises or, with the approval of the State Liquor Commission, beer manufactured on another brew pub licensed premises that is substantially owned and operated by the same licensee to importing distributors, distributors, and to non-licensees for use and consumption, (iii) to store the beer upon the premises, and (iv) to sell and offer for sale at retail from the licensed premises, provided that a brew pub licensee shall not sell for off-premises consumption more than 50,000 gallons per year. The primary purpose of any holder of a brew pub license shall be the service of food. A current menu must be attached to the licensee's liquor license application; any substantial deviation from this menu must be reviewed and approved by the Liquor Commissioner to ensure that the primary purpose of the business remains the service of food. Any sale of beer for off premises consumption shall be in a sealed container. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(S) Class T License; Food Truck Service. Authorizes an establishment that already holds a liquor license which authorizes the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises (hereinafter the “primary liquor license”) to also sell alcoholic liquor for consumption in an outdoor service area via mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle shall be outfitted to prepare and serve food and non-alcoholic beverages as its primary function in conjunction with catering food for parties and special events at premises not otherwise licensed for the sale or consumption of liquor. The hours during which alcoholic liquor may be sold and the conditions applicable to such sales, as applicable to the primary liquor license, shall also be applicable to the service of alcoholic liquor in the outdoor service area under their primary class of liquor license. A Class T liquor license may be authorized subject to the licensee’s compliance with such additional terms and conditions as may be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public and those residents of the village in the area surrounding the licensed establishment. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., shall not be allowed in the outdoor service area of a Class T licensed premises.
(1) Easily readable signs shall be posted in conspicuous and prominent areas within all concession stands indicating that anyone purchasing alcoholic liquor will be subject to an identification check, and the holder of the liquor license will insist upon picture identification to prove the person’s age.
(2) Any holder of a Class T liquor license shall comply with § 112.30 training requirements and submit BASSET certifications to the Mayor’s office for any individual who will be handling or selling alcoholic liquor.
(3) Food truck vehicles cannot sell or distribute alcoholic beverages that contain hard liquor that are described as “neat,” or without other ingredients, excluding water and/or ice.
(4) Food truck vehicles operating in the village must be registered and adhere to all the rules and regulations regarding their operations. Registration with the village’s Health and Consumer Protection Officer is required. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations will result in their liquor license being pulled.
(5) Any food truck wishing to participate in a village-sponsored public event shall notify the Marketing Department and may be required to complete the special event process.
(T) (1) Class UV Licenses. A class UV license shall authorize the following for licensed truck stop establishments:
(a) A "LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT" means a licensed truck stop establishment as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 § 5). Alcoholic liquor sold at licensed truck stop establishments must be sold in the original package as defined in ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5 § 1-3.06, and such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. No alcoholic liquor, except in the original package, shall be sold upon any premises licensed as a licensed truck stop establishment. There shall be no consumption whatsoever of alcoholic liquor on the premises of a licensed truck stop establishment. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board and the Village of Tinley Park in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board and the village; and the operation of video gaming terminals shall not be permitted during the hours alcoholic liquor sales are prohibited.
(2) Class UV-2 Licenses. A class UV-2 license shall authorize the following for licensed truck stop establishments:
(a) A "LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT" means a licensed truck stop establishment as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 § 5). Alcoholic liquor sold at licensed truck stop establishments must be sold in the original package as defined in ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5 § 1-3.06, and such alcoholic liquor shall at the time it leaves the premises be sealed in its original container. No alcoholic liquor, except in the original package, shall be sold upon any premises licensed as a licensed truck stop establishment. There shall be no consumption whatsoever of alcoholic liquor on the premises of a licensed truck stop establishment. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 §§ 1 et seq., shall be authorized so long as the licensee also has a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board and the Village of Tinley Park in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board and the village. The operation of video gaming terminals for a Class UV-2 shall be permitted 24/7.
(Ord. 2021-O-086, passed 12-7-21; Ord. 2023-O-014, passed 5-2-23)