OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
April 27, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding Outdoor Entertainment Venues.
Your favorable consideration ofthis ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 4-5-010 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
4-5-010 Establishment of license fees.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(22) Liquor - Retail (4-60)
Fees for the whole or any portion ofthe license period for which the application is made shall be as set forth below:
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
Liquor - Outdoor PatiOi ©f Sports Plaza Venue, or Outdoor $1,760.00
Entertainment Venue
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 4-60-010 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored as follows:
4-60-010 Definitions.
Whenever the following words and phrases are used in this chapter, they shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
"Outside caterer" means any person who: (1) performs off-site catering by preparing food at a location outside the city for service at a location within the city; and (2) sells, serves or otherwise dispenses liquor at a location within the city.
"Outdoor Entertainment Venue" means an outdoor space on private property which (1) has an outdoor capacity of more than 3,000 people; (2) conducts amusements, as that term is defined in Section 4-156-010, but does not have live sporting events as a central part of its business model, nor is subject to the Lakefront Ve...
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