HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3941 - 5/26/2026 - AMENDING LIQUOR CODEORDINANCE NO.3941
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, OF THE VILLAGE CODE
RELATED TO LIQUOR CONTROL FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois
provides that any municipality which has a population of more than 25,000 is a home rule unit,
and the Village of Elk Grove Village (the "Village"), Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, with a
population in excess of 25,000 is, therefore, a home rule unit and, pursuant to the provisions of
said Section 6(a) of Article VII, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to
its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to establish business and license
regulations regarding liquor control within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Code of Elk Grove Village (the "Village Code") establishes
certain regulations regarding liquor control within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village (the "Corporate Authorities")
are committed to protecting the health and safety of Village residents, as well as maintaining the
peace in the community; and
WHEREAS, in support of these goals, the Corporate Authorities have determined that it
is necessary, advisable and in the best interests of the Village and its residents to amend Title 3,
Chapter 3 of the Village Code in relation to the control of liquor; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: The recitals set forth above and all exhibits attached to this Ordinance are
incorporated into this Section as if fully set forth herein.
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Section 2: Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 10 is amended as follows (deletions str4eken and
additions ndetl dined
3-3-10: PROHIBITED ACTS AND CONDITIONS:
A. Gambling: It shall be unlawful to permit gambling on any premises licensed
to sell alcoholic liquor, provided that this Section shall not apply to the following:
1. Off track betting facilities as established pursuant to Section 3-3-13 of
this Chapter.
2. Video gaming establishments as set forth in Section 3-17-1 et seq., of
this Title.
B. Improper Exhibitions: It shall be unlawful for any person to perform, or for
any licensee or manager or agent of the licensee to permit any employee, entertainer
or patron to engage in any live act, demonstration, dance or exhibition on the
licensed premises which:
1. Exposes their genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or
pubic hair region; or
2. Exposes any device, costume or covering which gives the appearance of
or simulates genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or pubic
hair region; or
3. Exposes any portion of the female breast at or below the areola thereof.
C. Manager's attendance required. An owner, partner. corporate officer or
approved manager meeting the same requirements must be present on the premises
licensed under this chapter during all business hours. In addition to any other
penalty imposed for violations of this chapter, a minimum fine of $250.00 and a
maximum fine of $750.00 shall be imposed for violations of this section.
D. Over -service prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail li uor
dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated
person. In addition to any other penalty imposed for violations of this chapter, a
minimum fine of $250.00 and a maximum fine of $750.00 shall be imposed for
violations of this section.
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E. Disorderly conduct/breach of the peace.
(a) No person licensed under this Chapter shall permit any violation of this
Chapter and Disorderly Conduct as described in Section 6-6-1-1 or violation of any
law or ordinance on or about the licensed premises.
(b) The licensee, his, her or its agents or employees shall immediately report to
the Elk Grove Village Police Department any disorderly conduct and/or breach of
the peace or other criminal activity being conducted or occurring on the licensed
premises and shall in all ways cooperate with the Elk Grove Village Police
Department in any investigation arising from those activities.
(cIn addition to any other penalty imposed for violations of this chapter, a
minimum fine of $250.00 and a maximum fine of $750.00 shall be imposed for
violations of this section.
Section 3: That the Village Clerk is authorized to publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form.
Section 4: In the event a conflict exists between the terms of this Ordinance and any other
ordinance or resolution of the Village, the terms of this Ordinance shall govern.
Section 5: This Ordinance and every provision thereof shall be considered severable. If
any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, provision, section, or part of this Ordinance is found
to be void, unconstitutional, or otherwise unenforceable, all remaining portions of this Ordinance
not so declared void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law. The provisions of the Code amended herein shall be
reprinted with the changes.
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VOTE: AYES:6 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0
PASSED this 26th day of May 2026.
APPROVED this 261t' day of May 2026.
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May-U-Craig B. J nson
Village of Elk Gr ve Village
ATTEST:
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Jenn ew Mahon, Village Clerk
PUBLISHED in pamphlet form this 271t' day of May 2026.
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