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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: December 4, 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 edits to the chapter to enhance the ordinance to allow for greater opportunity for business growth for existing and new liquor licensees.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the demand from local business owners in the City additional classes and changes to the liquor code are being recommended to continue to be competitive with surrounding communities and meet the evolving needs of local entertainment based businesses. Also, some additional changes are needed to improve continuity within the code.
Definitions
BYOB- addition to allow for this practice at existing liquor license holders
New liquor license classes:
Class D-3 - Arts and Entertainment Studio. Based upon interest that has been raised for a painter studio and an entertainment venue with live performance.
Business Enhancing Provisions
Allow for customers to create a six pack utilizing individual bottles to bundle for sale for Class C and Class G, package sale retailers.
Allow for BYOB at Class E and F (Restaurant) and Class D-1 (Metropolitan exposition and auditorium license) holder locations. Both restaurants and the Paramount Theater has requested this permission.
Temporary Liquor License changes
Add language that permits would be required for public events, not for private events. Also, to add language to be consistent with the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission definitions and restrictions on events regarding timeframes. Also, would increase the maximum number of temporary permits allowed per year from three (3) to twelve (12).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of...
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