The distance from a school is measured from each of the property lines of the schools and the premises to be licensed. Streets, alleys and public ways are included in these measurements. Licenses for the retail sale of alcohol will not be issued to any establishment within 100 feet of any library branch. Streets, alleys and public ways are not included in the measurement from property line to property line. All areas of Chicago have zoning classifications that regulate the type of liquor sales permitted within each zoned area.
Measurements are from property line to property line.
This prohibition does not apply to restaurants, hotels offering restaurant services, or not for profit clubs. Even the granting of a Special Use in a B4 or a B5 zoned area will not override this specific restriction. No liquor license shall be issued for any premises located in a district zoned B1 through B6 that previously was licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages but has been vacant or unused and unlicensed for a continuous period of six months or more where the issuance of the new license would constitute a nonconforming use in the district. Specific restrictions can be obtained in Title 4, Section 60-024 of the Chicago Municipal Code. Alcoholic liquor cannot be sold at any gas station, from any drive-up window or to anyone occupying a motor vehicle.