110.010 LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS.
Licenses shall be applied for and issued in one of the following classes.
(A) Class A (package-premises) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of alcoholic liquor for consumption in an enclosed building and also authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor in its original package not for consumption on the premises. This class shall not permit entertainment on the premises.
(B) Class A1 (package-premises-entertainment) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises in an enclosed building of alcoholic liquor for consumption in the premises and also authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor in its original package not for consumption on the premises. This class shall permit entertainment on the premises.
(C) Class AG (agri-tourism) license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor upon premises used for agri-tourism, as that term is defined in the Will County Zoning Code. This Class shall authorize the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises during daylight hours and in illuminated areas during evening hours. This Class shall also authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor upon the specified premises of packaged alcoholic liquor, not for consumption on the premises and which is either produced or manufactured on the premises. This class shall permit tasting or sampling on the premises.
(D) Class B (premises only) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of alcoholic liquor for consumption in an enclosed building only. This class shall not permit entertainment on the premises.
(E) Class B1 (premises only-entertainment) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises in an enclosed building of alcoholic liquor for consumption in the premises in an enclosed building only. This class shall permit entertainment on the premises.
(F) Class C (package) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of alcoholic liquor in its original package not for consumption on the premises. It shall be lawful, however, to permit the tasting or sampling of alcoholic liquor on the premises if the tasting or sampling is part of a promotion, is of a temporary nature, or if no direct or indirect charge is made therefor. This class shall not permit entertainment on the premises.
(G) Class C1 (gas station) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of a gas station of alcoholic liquor in its original package not for consumption on the premises. This class shall not permit entertainment, tasting or sampling on the premises.
(H) Class C2 (package beer and wine) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of beer and wine in its original package not for consumption on the premises. This class shall not permit entertainment, tasting or sampling on the premises.
(I) Class D (beer and wine-premises) license shall authorize the sale on the specified premises of beer and wine for consumption on the premises within an enclosed building only. This class shall not permit entertainment on the premises.
(J) Class D1 (caterer retailer) license shall authorize the holder to serve alcoholic liquors for consumption either on-site or off-site, whether the location is licensed or unlicensed, as an incidental part of a food service that serves prepared meals which excludes the serving of snacks as the primary meal. Prepared meals and alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract.
(K) Class E (club) license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor upon the specified premises for consumption on the premises only, to club members and guests who are personally accompanied by a club member.
§ 110.021 SPECIAL LICENSES.
(A) Class G (beer garden) license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor in an open air enclosed area connected to the licensed establishment or in a pavilion on a premise that the licensee either owns or rents. No person shall operate a beer garden without a valid license permit as required under this section. This license is required in addition to any A, A1, B, B1, D, E or F license. A Class G license shall be applied for and issued as follows.
(1) A beer garden permit may be issued to a licensee to operate an additional bar on the following locations:
(a) An open- air enclosed area connected to the licensed establishment; or
(b) A pavilion which is located on the grounds that the licensee owns or rents.
(2) The license permit shall be issued on the same qualifications and terms and conditions required for the original license under which the license is granted.
(3) A separate Class G license must be obtained for each additional bar (beer garden).
(4) A beer garden permit may be issued for an annual fee of $500.
(5) However, no Class G license shall be issued other than a renewal of an existing license if the designated beer garden area is within 200 feet of a residence, other than the residence of the owner, his or her lessee or employees.
(6) No entertainment shall be allowed in the beer garden area unless a Class SE license has been issued allowing the same, and then only under terms of that license.
(7) The Liquor Commissioner may impose additional conditions as he or she deems necessary to promote the public health, safety and welfare and the quiet enjoyment of any neighborhood residence.
(B) Class GC (golf course) license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption outdoors on the premises during daylight hours when the golf course in use, to the holder of a Class A, A1, B, B1 or D, E or F license.
(C) Class T (temporary-48 hours) license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor by civic, charitable, governmental or other not-for-pecuniary- profit organizations on specified premises or within an area specifically designated in the license for no longer than a 48-hour period. A Class T license shall be available only to organizations whose offices are located within the county, and in no event shall an organization be issued more than three permits in any calendar year.
(D) Class SE (special event) license.
(1) A class SE license shall authorize the holder of a County Class A, A1, B, B1, D, E or F license to hold one special event within one 24-hour period. All restrictions of the licensee’s original license classification apply with the following exceptions:
(a) Entertainment is allowed unless specifically disallowed by the Commissioner; and
(b) The event may be held in an enclosed outside area.
(2) For purposes of a Class SE license, an ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA shall be defined as follows:
(a) An area adjacent to the license premises;
(b) An area enclosed by a fence at least four feet high; and
(c) An area with controlled, limited access.
(E) Class VG (Video Gaming Terminal Bar). Such license shall only be issued for an establishment who possesses a Class C license and meets the qualifications for Video Gaming under State law. Additionally, such a license shall permit the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. Consumption should only occur in a specific location within the establishment that is separate and apart from the normal business operations. The location of the bar area and video gaming area must always be within the view of an employee of the license holder. A site plan must be submitted and included in the application showing how the additional bar area will be sectioned off from the remainder of the establishment.
(E) (F) Application and issuance. A Class T or Class SE license shall be applied for and issued as follows.
(1) Application. Application for a Class T or Class SE license shall be made to the Commissioner under oath, accompanied by the required fee, and shall contain information and be in the form as required by the Commissioner and shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled event.