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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: March 7, 2017
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to make updates to the section regarding beer gardens and outdoor areas at establishments carrying certain liquor licenses.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
DISCUSSION:
Due to new development in the City particularly in the downtown area and an increased interest in outdoor seating areas for liquor establishments a review of the code has been conducted and as a result updates are being recommended to be competitive with surrounding communities.
Changes to the permitted use of outdoor seating areas for liquor license holders:
Outdoor Seating Areas
* Allows for the addition of classes P and S to the classes permitted to have outdoor seating areas.
* Groups beer gardens under the more general term of "outdoor seating areas".
* Provides for clearer expectations of what is required in an application for permission to have an outdoor seating area at a liquor establishment including:
o Detailed plan of the seating area
o Permission of the property owner
o Certificate of insurance
* Approved barrier materials and structure
* Requirements for outdoor seating area on public sidewalk
* Fee for initial application and review set at $100
* Annual renewal of outdoor seating as a part of the annual liquor license renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances entitled "Alcoholic Liquor" be forwarded to the Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Government Operations Committee Meeting.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns (Chair)
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine (Alternate)
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ______________...
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