Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 · 2:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection held a meeting focused on updating municipal codes related to alcohol licenses, residential zones, and business operations. The committee recommended passing multiple ordinances that would adjust where and how businesses can operate, particularly affecting package goods licenses, alcohol sales, and shared housing restrictions.

Key Decisions

  • Restrict Additional Shared Housing in 5th, 9th, and 19th Precincts Passed
  • Allow Additional Alcohol Licenses on Several City Streets Passed
  • Modify Restrictions on Garage Operations Near Hospitals and Schools Passed
  • Limit New Package Goods Licenses on N Milwaukee Ave Passed
  • Update Outdoor Entertainment Venue Regulations Passed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Monthly Rule 45 Report
  3. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-5, 4-60, 4-156, 8-32 and 13-96 by further regulating alcoholic beverage service limitations and sound amplification at outdoor entertainment venues
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-232 by repealing Section 4-232-200 prohibiting operation of garages within 200 feet of hospitals, churches or schools
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 3 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (1.102, 1.110 and 1.111) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (10.274) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of S Ewing Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  7. 5 Renewal of designation of 5th, 9th and 19th Precincts of 13th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units and vacation rentals
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  8. 6 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (21.348) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of S Vincennes Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  9. 7 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-232-200 to allow operation of garage within 200 feet of hospital, church or school within area bounded by W 46th St, S LaCrosse Ave, W 48th St and S Lavergne Ave
    Ordinance
  10. 8 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (30.45) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Belmont Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  11. 9 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (30.49) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Central Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  12. 10 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.15) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Fullerton Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  13. 11 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (39.83) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Elston Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.