CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
title
Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Sections 3-3-11:1 and 3-3-12 of the Naperville Municipal Code by increasing the serving size of wine to 9 ounces and allowing for the serving of 32 ounces of draft beer/cider in a single container with a limit of one per patron per visit for Class B - Restaurant and Tavern liquor license holders (requires six positive votes)
body
DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Bonner, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On February 8, 2024, the Liquor Commission considered Brixmor's request to increase the serving size of wine to nine (9) ounces and unanimously recommended City Council approval. The Liquor Commission also considered Brixmor's request to increase the serving size of beer and cider to thirty-two (32) ounces. The Liquor Commission recommended allowing for the serving of thirty-two (32) ounces of draft beer/cider in a single container with a limit of one per patron per visit for Class B - Restaurant and Tavern liquor license holders by a 3-2 vote.
BACKGROUND:
Section 3-3-12:3 of the Naperville Municipal Code sets forth serving sizes for alcoholic drinks for on-premises consumption. Unless a lower serving size is specifically delineated in an on-premises liquor license class, serving sizes are limited to twenty-four (24) ounces of beer or cider, six (6) ounces of wine, or three (3) ounces of spirits with exceptions for wine by the bottle or carafe.
The City was contacted by Brixmor, which is spearheading redevelopment of the shopping center at the corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue, about increasing the serving size limits to nine (9) ounces of wine and thirty-two fluid (32) ounces of beer or cider. Two tenants, Yard House and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse require the inclusion of a nine (9) ounce wine pour as part of their national program. Additionally, Yard House offers a thirty-two (32) ounce serving of beer/cide...
Click here for full text