HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 22-36 - 05/16/2022 - Alcohol Class G and Special Use CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 22-36
Amending Title 4, Chapter 2,Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6,License
Classification and Fees;
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
May 16, 2022
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois thisl7th day of May 2022.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-36
Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6, License Classification and
Fees;
WHEREAS,the City of McHenry,McHenry County,Illinois,is a home rule municipality as
contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage
of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions as granted in the
Constitution of the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of McHenry,
McHenry County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 4-2-6,subsection D.7,of the Municipal Code relating to liquor license
classifications, shall be amended as follows:
D.3. Class G(Limited Service And Package) License: Issuance of a Class G license shall authorize
the sale of beer and wine only for consumption on the premises, and the retail sale of
packaged liquor. The annual fee for such licenses shall be one thousand three hundred dollars
($1,300.00). Conditions on license are as follows:
a. This license shall be issued only for the designated area of Miller Point Park that is
identified under a valid use/permit agreement with the City.
b. No more than one Class G license shall be issued.
c. Up to six(6) days each calendar year may be specified for holding special tasting
events where the sale of any alcoholic liquor is permitted for consumption. Those dates
shall be coordinated with the office of the City Clerk.
All sale of beer and wine must be in metal cans, plastic bottles or plastic cups; glass containers are not
permitted.
SECTION 2: Section 4-2-1, Definitions, shall be updated by adding one definition as
follows:
SPECL4L USE PERMIT.-A permit for use by a current licensed retailer to allow the transfer of alcoholic
beverages from an existing licensed retail premises to a designated site for a special event.
SECTION 3: Section 4-2-6, Alcoholic Liquor, License Classification and fees, shall be
amended by adding subsection D.8 as follows:
D.8. Special Use Permit: A Special Use Permit is required for current retail liquor license holders to
hold any special off-premise event(s). Any current Class A or Class B liquor license holder may apply
for a Special Use Permit.
SECTION 4: Section 4-2-6, subsection A of the Municipal Code relating to liquor license
classifications, approval authority, shall be amended as follows:
A. Approval Authority; Exception: Licenses required by this chapter shall be divided into the following
classes. The approval and authority to issue liquor licenses is the responsibility of the Liquor Control
Commissioner,with the approval of the City Council.The Liquor Control Commissioner or appointed
designee may issue Class D"special event" licenses, Class E "bring your own alcohol" licenses,and Special
Use Permits without prior Council approval when the license does not involve the use of additional City
services or public property.
SECTION 5: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or provision of this
Ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
judgment shall not effect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof, which remainder
shall remain and continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: All ordinances,or parts thereof,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, Illinois.
SECTION 8: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication, as provided by law.
Passed this 16"'day of May 2022.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine x
Alderman Glab x
Alderman Harding x
Alderman McClatchey x
Alderwoman Miller x
Alderman Santi x
Alderman Strach x
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Wayne Jett,Mayor Monte Johnson, Deputy City Clerk