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ROOFTOPS IN WRIGLEY FIELD ADJACENT AREA

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 4, ch. 4-388
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Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-010 Definitions.

4-388-010 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (a) "Rooftops" means for any building in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area in which a special club license is located: (i) the roof of the building and any enclosed area, deck or other structure on or above the roof of the building; and (ii) the upper enclosed floor directly below the roof of the building. (b) "Wrigley Field Adjacent Area" means only that property included inside the following boundary line: the alley next north of and parallel to West Waveland Avenue; North Kenmore Avenue; a line 29.15 feet north of West Waveland Avenue; the alley next west of and parallel to North Sheffield Avenue; a line 79.4 feet north of West Waveland Avenue; North Sheffield Avenue; West Waveland Avenue; the westerly right-of-way of the Chicago Transit Authority elevated structure; West Addison Street; North Sheffield Avenue; West Waveland Avenue; and North Seminary Avenue. (c) “Special club license” means a license, issued by the Commissioner, giving the license holder the rights specified in this chapter. (d) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection of the City of Chicago. (e) "Day-of-event admission sales" means any sale or transfer of ownership of a right-of-access to a rooftop that occurs on the same day that the right-of- access is eligible to be used, redeemed, or otherwise utilized for admission to a rooftop. (f) "Game days" means any date in which a major league baseball game is scheduled to be played at Wrigley Field. "Game days" include all scheduled Chicago Cubs regular season home games at Wrigley Field, all scheduled Chicago Cubs playoff home games at Wrigley Field, and the major league baseball All-Star Game, if played at Wrigley Field. (g) To “sell food and alcoholic liquor” means the sale of food and alcoholic liquor and the service of food and alcoholic liquor as part of the rights granted in the special club license as specified in this chapter. (h) "Roof level" means the roof of the building, and any deck, seating structure or other structure located on, or extending above, the roof. (i) “Alcoholic liquor” means and includes alcohol, spirits, wine, and beer. (j) “Package goods” means alcoholic liquor enclosed in the original bottle, jug, can, keg, cask, or other receptacle or container, corked, capped, or sealed and labeled by a manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and convey any alcoholic liquor. (k) “Wrigley Field production” means an event held at Wrigley Field anticipated to have an attendance that exceeds 12,500 people, said attendance to be determined by the owner or operator of Wrigley Field, or a promoter of the event to be held at Wrigley Field. (l) “Private event day” means a day that is not a day that is (i) not a game day nor a day that has a Wrigley Field production and (ii) that a private event, as that term is defined in Section 4-156-800(g), but excluding the indoor requirement, is held. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 7-27-05, p. 53211, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-26, p. 42638, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-020 Sale of food and alcoholic liquor - Permitted.

4-388-020 Sale of food and alcoholic liquor - Permitted. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, a special club licensee may sell rooftop admission rights and sell food and alcoholic liquor on rooftops in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area in accordance with this chapter. (b) A special club licensee shall not serve alcoholic liquor in quantities greater than: (i) 16 fluid ounces for beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, malt liquor, and similar beverages; (ii) 6.3 fluid ounces for wine; and (iii) 3 fluid ounces for spirits. (c) A special club licensee shall not sell or offer for sale any package goods. (d) A special club licensee shall be required to own no other City of Chicago licenses to conduct the activities delineated in this ordinance other than the “special club license” as defined in this ordinance. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-030 License - Required.

4-388-030 License - Required. No person shall sell rooftop admission rights, or sell food, beer or wine on rooftops in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area without first having obtained a special club license. A special club license may be obtained only by a person who maintains the right to possession of a rooftop in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area, either through ownership of a building, lease of a building, or lease of a rooftop. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-050 Special club license - Application - Contents.

4-388-050 Special club license - Application - Contents. Application for a special club license shall be made in writing on a form provided by the commissioner, and signed under oath by the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, a duly authorized agent shall sign the application. If the owner is a partnership, the application shall be signed by the partners. The application shall set forth the location and a description of the property used or intended for use by the special club licensee, indicating the seating capacity and rooftop location, and shall contain the following information: (a) the full name and current telephone number of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the name and addresses of all persons entitled to share in the profits thereof, in the case of a corporation, the names and addresses of the directors, officers, all persons owning directly or beneficially more than five percent of the corporation and the person operating as manager of the premises; and in the case of a club, the date of its incorporation, the objectives for which it was organized, and the names and addresses of the officers and directors and the person operating as manager. If the applicant is a partnership, corporation or club, the applicant shall also provide the current telephone number of its authorized agent; (b) the name and address of the owner of the premises. If the premises are leased: (1) a copy of the lease; (2) the name, address and telephone number of the manager of the premises; (c) a statement whether the applicant has made application for a business license on premises other than that described in the application, and the disposition of such application; (d) any such other information as may be required by the Commissioner; and (e) [Reserved] (f) a statement from an engineer that complies with the requirements of Section 4-388-210 of this chapter; provided that this statement shall only be required for initial license applications, and shall not be required for renewals or transfers of special club licenses, except as provided in Section 4-388-070(c). If a change in any information required in this section occurs at any time during a license period, the licensee shall file a statement, executed in the same manner as an application, indicating the nature and effective date of the change. The supplemental statement shall be filed within ten days after the change takes effect. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-06, p. 92532, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-26, p. 42638, § 4)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-060 Special club license - Application - Approval conditions.

4-388-060 Special club license - Application - Approval conditions. (a) Each application and all information required to be furnished in connection therewith or a copy thereof shall be referred to the building commissioner, zoning administrator, and fire commissioner, all of whom shall conduct an inspection of the building, including the proposed licensed location and all other uses in the building, for compliance with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. (b) Within 21 days after receipt of the application or copy thereof, each official shall certify to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection whether or not the specified place complies in every respect with the applicable provisions of this Code relating to the official’s department. Owners of buildings that vary from the building provisions of this Code may seek an approval of suitability from the Committee on Standards and Tests, pursuant to Chapter 14A-10. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection shall review the application and the reports of the officials and, if approved, shall transmit its approval to the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, who shall issue a special club license if all applicable Municipal Code requirements are satisfied. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 7-27-05, p. 53211, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 21; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 75)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-065 License issuance prohibited - Additional building requirements.

4-388-065 License issuance prohibited - Additional building requirements. No special club license shall be issued, transferred or renewed unless the entire building in which the special club license is located complies with all the applicable code provisions or has received approval of suitability from the Committee on Standards and Tests, and meets the following additional requirements: (a) no later than January 1, 2008, the entire building shall be protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system that meets the requirements of Chapter 15-16 in effect on that date, Chapter 14B-9, or NFPA 13-2002; (b) the building shall have at least two separate exits accessible by the rooftop and every floor of the building. At least one exit shall have enclosed stairs; provided that any open stairs shall comply with the requirements of Section 15-8-324 in effect on the date of installation or Chapter 14B-10 of this Code; (c) no later than January 1, 2008, the building shall be equipped with System II emergency lighting that meets the requirements of Section 14E-7-700 of this Code and that shall be located throughout all areas of the building; (d) the area licensed as a special club license must be separated from the remaining areas of the building by means of a two-hour fire rated assembly. Every structural system supporting any appurtenances on the roof shall be built of noncombustible two-hour fire rated construction capable of sustaining all dead and superimposed live loads; and (e) every deck built over the roof of the building shall be a noncombustible deck surface supported by noncombustible supports; provided that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any deck built prior to February 8, 2006, if the rooftop, deck and the structural supporting systems have received an approval of suitability from the Committee on Standards and Tests; provided further that if any alterations or modifications are made to the rooftop, or to the building’s layout, floor plan, doorways, stairways, interior separations, or any other feature that may affect structural loading or occupancy limits, then the provisions of this subsection shall be applicable. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 76)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-070 Special club license - Term/renewal/transfer of interest.

4-388-070 Special club license - Term/renewal/transfer of interest. (a) A special club license shall be issued every two years by the Commissioner. Transfer of ownership shall be allowed on any special club license. Renewals, expansions pursuant to Section 4-60-110, and transfers of special club licenses shall be granted by the Commissioner, provided that the applicant has satisfied all legal requirements and in accordance with applicable law. (b) No license shall be renewed or transferred unless the building has undergone and passed an annual inspection pursuant to Section 4-388-075. (c) No license shall be renewed or transferred unless the applicant certifies that, since the issuance of the most recent license: (i) no modifications or alterations have been made to the building's layout, floor plan, doorways, stairways, interior separations, or any other feature that may affect occupancy limits or structural loading; or (ii) the applicant has complied with the requirements of Section 4-388-210(b). (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-06, p. 92532, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 4)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-075 Annual inspections.

4-388-075 Annual inspections. Either the building commissioner or fire commissioner shall conduct an annual inspection of the building, pursuant to a coordinated inspection schedule, including the special club license location and all other uses in the building, for compliance with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The annual inspection shall be performed within 90 days preceding the annual effective date of the license. If, within the 12-month period prior to the date of any inspection required under this section, the building was inspected either by the fire department or department of buildings in connection with a permit inspection, periodic inspection, code compliance inspection or certificate of occupancy, such inspection shall be deemed to meet the inspection requirement herein. The buildings department and fire department are authorized to conduct such additional inspections as they deem necessary to maintain health and safety. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-06, p. 92532, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 22; Amend Coun. J. 2-22-17, p. 43916, Art. VIII, § 14)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-080 Applicability of Code - Dispensing and purveying food.

4-388-080 Applicability of Code - Dispensing and purveying food. All special club licensees, their employees and any City of Chicago licensed catering companies, acting as agents for the special club licensee shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements, standards and inspection procedures relating to dispensing and purveying food contained in this Municipal Code, including Chapters 4-8, 7-38, 7-40 and 7-42, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder. The Commissioner of Public Health shall implement this section by rules and may issue additional rules governing the sanitary practices of special club licensees. All food held, offered for consumption or sold by special club licensees shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements for such food of this Municipal Code and the rules promulgated hereunder. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 2-24-21, p. 27657, Art. III, § 27)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-090 Applicability of Code - Sale and service of alcoholic beverages.

4-388-090 Applicability of Code - Sale and service of alcoholic beverages. (a) All special club licensees, their employees and any City of Chicago licensed catering companies acting as agents for the special club licensee shall be subject to and comply with all requirements, standards and inspection procedures contained in Sections 4-60-030, 4-60-040 subsections (c), (d), (j), and 4-60-100, as amended, of the Municipal Code. Provided, however, that special club licensees may not apply for a late-hour privilege. (b) All special club licensees and their employees shall not engage in any of the prohibited activities specified in Section 4-60-140, as amended, of the Municipal Code. In addition, no minors may be employed on any premises holding a special club license. (c) All special club licensees and their employees shall be subject to and comply with the requirements and responsibilities of sellers of alcohol as specified in Section 4-60-141 of the Municipal Code, as amended. (d) All special club licensees shall be subject to the license revocation procedures specified in Sections 4-4-280, 4-60-180 and 4-60-181 of the Municipal Code, as amended. (e) Special club licensees shall utilize plastic or paper cups and containers for all beverages sold, dispensed or distributed pursuant to the special club license granted under this chapter. Beverages may not be served in glass containers or in cans. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-14, p. 100450, § 3)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-097 Exit diagrams/occupancy placards.

4-388-097 Exit diagrams/occupancy placards. Every special club licensee shall: (a) post in the building diagrams, drawn to scale, showing the locations of the exits. The diagrams shall be posted in the same locations as the occupancy signs required under Section 14A-8-802. The diagrams shall be made of a durable material, illuminated, and shall measure not less than 11 inches in width and 17 inches in height; and (b) post in every public area of the building, a sign indicating the maximum number of persons who may legally occupy such space as specified in Section 14A-8-802. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 77; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. I, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-100 Sale of admission.

4-388-100 Sale of admission. Day-of-event admission sales by special club licensees are prohibited. All admission rights sold by a special club licensee must allow the purchaser or holder entrance to the rooftop only for a single specified date subsequent to the date of sale. The sale of admission to a rooftop in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area may only be performed by a special club licensee. Selling of such admission by any person other than a special club licensee is prohibited. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-110 Amusement tax - Applicability.

4-388-110 Amusement tax - Applicability. All sales of tickets or other entrance fees allowing patrons access to rooftops in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area shall be subject to the amusement tax mandated in Chapter 4-156, Article I, of this Municipal Code. Special club licensees must follow the specified procedures for payment set out in Chapter 4-156, Article I, and file any forms prescribed by the commissioner. Provided, however, that the commissioner is hereby authorized to promulgate regulations concerning the pre-payment of the estimated tax due under this section and the timing of payment in accordance with this section. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-120 Days and hours of operation.

4-388-120 Days and hours of operation. (a) Rooftops in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area may be open for business only on: (1) game days, (2) on days with a Wrigley Field production and (3) private event days. (b) Patronage of the rooftops may be for exclusive invitees only. (c) Private event days. (1) A rooftop may be open for business a maximum of 25 private event days per calendar year. (2) Only one private event may take place on a calendar day. (3) The licensee shall email notice of the private event days to the alderman of the ward and to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection at least 7 days prior to the first private event day in a calendar year and, if all 25 private event days are not designated at that time, then no later than 7 days prior to the previously undisclosed private event day. (d) The rooftops may only be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (e) Alcoholic liquor. (1) On game days and on days with a Wrigley Field production, alcoholic liquor may be served beginning two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start of the game or event, and closing no more than one (1) hour after completion of the game or event. (2) On private event days, alcoholic liquor may be served from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and may only be served in conjunction with the private event. (3) However, regardless of the scheduled start time or of completion of the game, Wrigley Field production, or on a non-game day or day without a Wrigley Field production, alcoholic liquor may not be served on rooftops after 11:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday, after 11:59 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and prior to 11:00 a.m. Sunday. (f) This Section 4-388-120 shall sunset of its own accord without further action of the City Council on December 31, 2027. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-26, p. 42638, § 5)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-130 Banners - Prohibited.

4-388-130 Banners - Prohibited. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17-12-1105, no banners or advertisements shall be displayed from the special club license premises or building. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 4-17-24, p. 11285, § 2)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-140 Violation - Penalties.

4-388-140 Violation - Penalties. Any special club licensee who violates any provision of the Municipal Code, or any of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall be subject to the revocation of the special club license. Additionally, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall be fined not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to be committed for each day any person continues to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-160 Two-hour fire resistance rating.

4-388-160 Two-hour fire resistance rating. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Municipal Code, it is required that in any building for which a special club license is issued, any wall, ceiling, or floor separating a residential area of the building from any area used for nonresidential purposes, including commercial activity by a special club licensee, shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than two hours. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-170 Height restrictions.

4-388-170 Height restrictions. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 17-2-0311-A, 17-2-0311-B, 17-3-0408-A, and 17-3-0408-B of the Zoning Code, the following height restrictions apply for buildings in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area in which a special club license is located. For purposes of this section, the height in feet shall be taken as the vertical distance from grade level to the base of the highest seat (the horizontal part of the chair or bleacher upon which a person sits). (1) For buildings fronting on (i) Waveland Avenue between Kenmore and Sheffield Avenue, or (ii) Sheffield Avenue between Waveland Avenue and a line 313 feet south of Waveland Avenue: (i) the base of the highest seat shall not exceed the height limit of 69 feet above grade; and (ii) no portion of any structure or appurtenance thereto located on the roof level shall be constructed higher than the base of the highest seat; provided that the back of the highest seat may extend above its base. (2) For all other buildings in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area in which a special club license is located: (i) the base of the highest seat shall not exceed the height limit of 63 feet above grade; and (ii) no portion of any structure or appurtenance thereto located on the roof shall be constructed higher than the base of the highest seat; provided that the back of the highest seat may extend above its base. (b) Decks located on the roof level shall not exceed the maximum height of 15 inches below the base of the highest seat, or 61 feet above grade, whichever is less. (c) Subject to Section 4-388-175(a), the highest deck level and above shall be open and have no walls. (d) Open railings that are located on the building's walls, along paths for egress, or behind and along the side of the seating structure are not subject to the height limitations of this section. (Added Coun. J. 5-20-98, p. 69285; Amend Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-175 Miscellaneous requirements.

4-388-175 Miscellaneous requirements. The following provisions apply to buildings in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area in which a special club license is located. (a) The height of the wall of the building facing the street, including the parapets, shall not exceed the maximum height permissible in the base district, or 47 feet above grade, whichever is less. The height of the remaining walls shall not exceed the maximum allowable height of the wall facing the street plus 3 feet; provided that walls that surround stairs and elevator shafts shall not be constructed higher than the base of the highest seat; provided further, that the walls for toilet rooms shall not exceed the maximum height of highest permissible deck. (b) No structure, including any seating structure or support structure, shall project beyond the building's walls. (c) The area beneath the seating structure located on the roof level shall not be enclosed, except by a screen or mesh constructed such that at least 50 percent of the superficial surface area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures; provided that if such screen or mesh is used, ivy or vines shall be required to cover the screen or mesh. (d) All building additions, elevators, rooftop structures and appurtenances thereto, shall be constructed of material consistent with the materials used in the original building structure. (e) Except for sidewalks leading directly to doors, or the rear of the building, front yards shall be landscaped and not paved. (f) The front facade of any building in which a special club license is located shall not be altered or modified unless the special club licensee has received, in writing, the approval of the zoning administrator. The Commissioner shall approve such changes if, in the Commissioner’s determination, the alterations to the front facade will not: 1) alter the existing streetscape by permitting building additions that encroach onto front yards; 2) alter the building’s bulk or scale by the additions of balconies, enclosed porches, or other front additions; or 3) alter the historic character of the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area. Nothing in this section shall be construed as restricting the routine maintenance or repair of the building front facade. (g) Fire extinguishers shall be located in all areas of the rooftop club in compliance with NFPA 10 standards. (h) The sale of food, beverages, alcoholic liquor, or merchandise is prohibited in the front yard or on the first floor of the building. (i) (1) Every building in which a special club license is located shall have a written evacuation plan in place. The evacuation plan shall plan for the emergency evacuation of occupants of the building and rooftop club, and include such other information that the Fire Commissioner shall prescribe in rules. (2) It shall be the duty of the special club licensee to create, implement, maintain and update the evacuation plan. (3) Every special club licensee shall submit the evacuation plan to the Fire Department for approval no later than May 10, 2006. Thereafter, the licensee shall review the plan annually and shall amend or update the plan as necessary. Any changes or amendments to the plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to any changes or amendments becoming effective. (4) The Fire Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this subsection (i). The rules shall set forth the minimum requirements of the plan, including the designation of required personnel and information required in the plan. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-1-06, p. 72097, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. VII, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 23; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 78; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 6)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-180 Catering establishments.

4-388-180 Catering establishments. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, any establishment that is located in the Wrigley Field Adjacent Area may provide catering services to a special club licensee, including the provision of alcoholic liquor allowed to be served by a special club licensee pursuant to this chapter. (Added Coun. J. 1-20-99, p. 88459; Amend Coun. J. 3-20-24, p. 10326, § 7)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-190 Occupancy limits.

4-388-190 Occupancy limits. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the building code to the contrary, special club licensees may not provide services to more than 100 persons on the rooftop; provided that if the square footage of the roof level exceeds 1,600 square feet, the special club licensee may provide service for up to 200 persons on the rooftop; provided further, that the maximum allowed occupancy capacity of the roof level shall be the maximum allowed occupancy capacity for the rooftop. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the occupancy limitation for a special club license that has been issued prior to February 8, 2006, which is limited to 100 persons or less shall remain limited to 100 persons or less, regardless of whether the total square footage of the roof level exceeds 1,600 square feet due to expansion. (c) The occupancy limitations set forth in this section are absolute maximums, and the actual allowed capacity shall be based on the applicable provisions of the building code. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-1-06, p. 72097, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 79)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-200 Facilities/drinking fountain.

4-388-200 Facilities/drinking fountain. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, each special club licensee shall be required to maintain two women's toilets, one men's toilet and one men's urinal; however, any special club licensee that uses only the roof level and has a maximum total capacity of 100 persons or less shall be required to have at least one women's toilet and one men's toilet. No drinking fountain is required for any special club license location. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-210 Engineer's statement.

4-388-210 Engineer's statement. (a) No later than May 10, 2006, every special club licensee shall submit to the Commissioner of Buildings a statement signed and sealed by a structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of Illinois attesting that the building structure, its foundation and any additions or modifications to the building, comply with all applicable provisions of Chapters 14B-16 and 14B-18 of this Code. The statement shall also include: (i) a statement that soil borings were taken to determine the soil bearing capacity used to verify the adequacy of the building’s foundation system for any existing dead loads, superimposed live loads, and new loads; and (ii) an attachment setting forth the supporting calculations and tests which form the basis of the engineer’s or architect’s conclusions. (b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, each special club licensee shall submit the statement required by subsection (a) of this section within 60 days after every modification or alternation to the building in which the special club license is located. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 80)

Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-388-220 Expansion of rooftops.

4-388-220 Expansion of rooftops. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the building code to the contrary, no building permit shall be issued for the alteration or modification of a building in which a special club license is located if the expansion will increase the floor area by more than 25% of the original building, measured over the prior 30 month period, unless the entire building complies with all the applicable requirements for a new Group A-2 occupancy in Title 14B and the requirements of this chapter; provided that in those instances where there is a conflict, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. For purposes of this section, the expansion of any existing rooftops which includes the construction of decks or enclosed areas shall be counted towards the increase in floor area; provided that any enclosed area that is interstitial space shall not be counted towards any increase in floor area. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of the building code to the contrary, no building permit shall be issued for the construction of a seating structure or structure used for viewing purposes on the roof level of any building that has not been a licensed location for a special club license prior to February 8, 2006, unless the entire building complies with all applicable requirements for a new Group A-2 occupancy in Title 14B. (Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 81; Amend Coun. J. 7-24-19, p. 3646, § 4)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2638690Fetched: 10/24/2026

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