§ 12-61. Consumption of alcohol on public property.

(a)

It is unlawful to consume beer, wine or alcoholic liquor, as those terms are defined in section 10-2 of this Code, or to be in possession of an open container of beer, wine or alcoholic liquor, while on a public parkway, sidewalk, street, thoroughfare or other public way of the village, or while on a public parking lot owned, leased or operated by the village.

(b)

The prohibition set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1)

Patrons or employees of a restaurant that is licensed to serve alcohol pursuant to chapter 10 and has received an Outdoor Restaurant Seating License permitting use of the public sidewalk pursuant to chapter 24; or

(2)

Any person or group that has received from the village approval, a permit or other authorization provided for under this Code for the use of a public parking lot, sidewalk, street, thoroughfare or other public way for a special event, or for a temporary use under the Zoning Ordinance, appendix A, provided such approval, permit or authorization specifically allows the consumption of alcohol and all requirements of chapter 10 are satisfied.

(Code 1993, § 12-4.4)