(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage enumerated in the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/1-2 et seq.).
SPECIAL EVENT. A single event or a series of events, to which the public is invited to watch, listen or participate, which includes, but is not limited to, festivals, community event or any other type of similar social event.
(B) Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public parks. No person shall possess or consume any alcoholic beverage in or at any public park or parkland operated or owned by the city, except as provided in this chapter. Alcoholic beverages may be possessed and consumed at a public park owned or operated by the city, provided that: the alcoholic beverage is purchased from a licensed retailer within the park at an event authorized by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner; the retailer has obtained a valid special use permit authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor at the designated site for the event; and consumption of the alcoholic beverage takes place within the retailer’s pre-approved boundaries as designated by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(C) Signs and notices. Signs shall be posted and notices shall be placed in the parks stating substantially as follows: “NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THIS PARK OR CONSUMED IN THIS PARK. CITY ORDINANCE ENFORCED.” The signs shall be placed in locations to be visible on entering the park.
(1975 Code, § 28.04) (Ord. 91-4, passed 5-15-1991; Ord. 10-12, passed 8-4-2010) Penalty, see § 95.99