Classes of local liquor licenses are hereby established and are hereby authorized as follows:
(A) Class A (package/liquor stores). Authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, at a store commonly referred to as a “package store” or a “liquor store.” Consumption of alcoholic liquor is not permitted on the premises of the store where sold and not for resale in any form. For purposes of this license classification, the terms PACKAGE STORE or LIQUOR STORE means an enclosed place of business kept, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place that primarily exists for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor;
(B) Class B (bars). Authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, for consumption on the premises where sold and not for resale in any form. This license shall be issued only to businesses that primarily sell by the drink for consumption on the premises with 50% or more of the revenue coming from the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises;
(C) Class C (special events). Authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, at a special event as defined by the Liquor Control Act, for consumption on the premises where sold and not for resale in any form;
(D) Class D (restaurants). Authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, at a restaurant, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, for consumption on the premises where sold and not for resale in any form. No restaurant shall sell alcoholic liquor except with meals at a dining table and not across a bar; and
(E) Class E (retail stores/gas stations). Authorize the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor, as defined by the Liquor Control Act, in un-refrigerated package sales on the premises of beer and wine, which are not for consumption on its licensed premises, or on any premises connected therewith. The holder of a Class E license shall provide a secure segregated area for placement of beer and wine. Such segregated area shall not be accessible by anyone under the age of 21. There shall be only one gate or turnstile for ingress and egress in and out of such segregated area. There shall be prominent signage stating that anyone under the age of 21 is prohibited from entering such segregated area.
(Ord. 592, passed 1-4-2021; Ord. 592A, passed 3-1-2021) Penalty, see § 112.999