O-53-24 Amending Section 5.04.060 (Classes of Licenses, Number of Licenses and License Fees) of Chapter 5.04 (Liquor Licenses) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Village Code of the Village of Lemont5����
418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO:
Village Board Meeting
FROM:
Janet Schatz, Administration
THROUGH:
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Section 5.04.060 (Classes of Licenses, Number
of Licenses and License Fees) of Chapter 5.04 (Liquor Licenses) of Title 5
(Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Village Code of the Village of
Lemont
DATE:
December 9, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The recommendation is being made by the Liquor Control Review Board to amend the A-4
liquor license classification.
The A-4 license classification will be amended by adding the underlined language as follows:
(21) Class A-4-G Class A-4-G licenses shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only,
for consumption on the premises if the premises are establishments commonly known as
gaming cafes and which primarily serve meals or food prepared in the establishment. Video
gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 § 1 et seq..
shall be allowed in a class A-4-G licensed premises.
(22) Class A-4-G+ A Class A-4-G+ license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor
for consumption on the premises if the premises is an establishment commonly known as a
gaming cafe and which primarily serves meals or food prepared in the establishment. Video
gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, § 1 et sea.,
shall be allowed in a class A-4-G+ licensed premises.
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Ordinance
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS
Liquor Code Amendment and Ordinance GAMING CAFES.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE
NUMBER, Q 6J � _ Zl
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04.060 (CLASSES OF LICENSES,
NUMBER OF LICENSES AND LICENSE FEES) OF CHAPTER 5.04 (LIQUOR
LICENSES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DAVE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on 12-9-2024
ORDINANCE NO. O= -24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04.060 (CLASSES OF LICENSES,
NUMBER OF LICENSES AND LICENSE FEES) OF CHAPTER 5.04 (LIQUOR
LICENSES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, ("the
Village") is a municipality in the state of Illinois with full powers to enact ordinances and adopt
resolutions for the benefit of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont (the
"Corporate Authorities") may from time to time amend the text of the Village Code when it is
determined to be in the best interests of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find that it is in the best interest of the Village to
amend the Village Code provisions regarding liquor licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find it in the best interests of the Village and it's
residents that Section 5.04.060 ("Classes of licenses, number of licenses, and license fees") of the
Village Code provisions be amended as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION l: That the above recital is found to be true and correct and is hereby
incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in its entirety.
SECTION 2: Section 5.04.060 ("Classes of licenses, number of licenses, and license
fees") of Chapter 5.04 ("Liquor Licenses") of Title 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") of
the Village Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined language to provide as follows:
(21) Class A-4-G Class A-4-G licenses shall authorize the retail sale of beer and wine only, for consumption
on the premises if the premises are establishments commonly known as gaming cafes and which
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primarily serve meals or food prepared in the establishment. Video gaming as defined under the
Illinois Video Gaming Act ILCS Ch. 230 Act 40 § 1 et seq. shall be allowed in a class A-4-G licensed
premises.
(22) Class A-4-G+ A Class A-4-G+ license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption
on the premises if the premises is an establishment commonly known as a gaming cafe and which
primarily serves meals or food prepared in the establishment. Video gaming as defined under the
Illinois Video Gaming Act ILCS Ch. 230 Act 40 § 1 et seq. shall be allowed in a class A-4-G+ licensed
premises.
23. Class E-1-x, retirement facility.
Retirement facility licenses shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on
the premises to temporary or permanent residents of a retirement facility and their bona
fide guests age 21 and over.
1. On -site consumption shall be allowed within the confines of dining rooms and permitted
outdoor patio areas where meals are regularly served.
2. No packaged sales of alcoholic liquor shall be allowed.
3. The facility shall not be permitted to advertise or promote the sale of alcoholic liquor
nor offer alcoholic liquor for sale to the public.
4. Private functions shall be allowed in common areas as part of regular activities integral
to the facility.
5. Marketing programs conducted by the facility shall be allowed provided they are
private, by invitation only, and are limited to age -appropriate prospective clientele.
b. Video gaming as defined under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., shall not
be allowed in a class E-1-x licenses premises.
24. Class F, personal services.
A Class F liquor license shall authorize the complimentary distribution by the glass of wine
and beer only at any licensed business not otherwise eligible for a liquor license in the
Village of Lemont. Such license shall be subject to all of the following conditions:
1. Complimentary Glass: Such license shall authorize complimentary dispensing by the
glass of wine and beer only.
2. Consumption On Premises Only: The dispensing by the glass of wine and beer shall be
for consumption on the premises only and shall permit live entertainment on the
premises.
3. Seating: Seating for customers within the premises shall not exceed 30 seats.
4. Use Limited: Such license shall be issued only to an establishment whose principal
business is not a restaurant or the retail sale of alcoholic liquors. Complimentary serving
by the glass of wine and beer shall be permitted only incidental to the business of the
establishment. Only a single six ounce serving of wine or a single 12 ounce serving of
beer is permitted per customer per visit to the premises.
5. Establishment Size: Such license may be issued only to an establishment that does not
exceed 2,500 square feet in gross customer service area.
6. Hours: Unless otherwise indicated on the liquor license, the complimentary serving of
alcoholic liquor for consumption is permitted only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and
12:00 midnight Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday.
7. Consumption Limited: All patrons and customers of a licensed business that is licensed
for on premises consumption shall leave the premises not later than 30 minutes
following the closing hours recited herein.
8. Video Gaming Prohibited: Class F liquor license holders shall not be permitted to have
video gaming machines and are not entitled to apply for video gaming licenses with the
State of Illinois.
(b) Number of licenses and fees per class. The following shall be the number of licenses to be issued and the fee
per corresponding class:
Class
Number of Licenses
License Fee
A-1
8
$2,200.00
A-2
1
$2,200.00
A-2-x
1
$2,200.00
A-3
22
$ 2,100.00
A-3-1
0
$200.00
A-4
A-4G
A-4G+
2
2
1
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$2,200.00
A-5
1
$ 2, 000.00
A-6
1
$1, 500.00
A-7
0
$ 2,100.00
A-8
1
$1, 500.00
A-9
1
$2,200.00
B-1
3
$1,100.00
B-2
As authorized by the liquor
control commissioner
$25.00
B-3
As authorized by the liquor
control commissioner
$25.00
M
C-1
9
$2,000.00
C-2
0
$1, 500.00
C-3
1
$1, 500.00
C-4
0
$1, 500.00
C-5
2
$200.00
D-1
2
$250.00
E-1-x
1
$650.00
F
1
$250.00
SECTION 3: Those provisions of the Village Code that have been expressly amended
herein remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be
held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: All Ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be in frill force and effect upon its passage, approval
and publications as provided by law.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS,
ON THIS 9" DAY OF DECEMBER 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Janelle Kittridge V
Dave Maher L/
Ken McClafferty 1O
Kevin V
Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton — 4 —
Attest.•
Jo n Egofske, Village President
Charlene M. Sinollen, �Iage Clerk�
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