§ 6-3. Sales prohibited in vicinity of churches and schools.
(a)
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
Alcoholic beverages means distilled spirits and all beverages containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume.
Church means a building set apart for public worship.
School means a building or group of buildings in which an organized body of teachers and students meet for the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge.
(b)
Prohibition. The sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages, as more specifically defined in subsection (a) of this section, shall be prohibited at any location which is within 500 feet of a church or school. Distances referred to in this subsection shall be computed in a direct line extended from the main entranceway of the establishment engaged in the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages to the main entranceway of the church or school in question.
(c)
Existing establishments. The lawful use of land existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this section is derived, although such use does not conform to the provisions thereof, may be continued, but if such nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one year, any future use of such land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this section.
(d)
Temporary sales. The temporary sales of alcoholic beverages, as more specifically defined in subsection (a), shall be exempt from the separation standards in subsection (b) providing a temporary use permit is approved under section 90-6(d) and subject to state licensing.
(Ord. No. 89-1, §§ 1—3, 7-11-1989; Ord. No. 2015-06, § 3, 2-9-2016)