CHAPTER 5.16: LIQUOR LICENSE REVIEW

Section

   5.16.010   Title and purpose.

   5.16.020   Definitions.

   5.16.030   License application

   5.16.040   Chief of Police’s duties.

   5.16.050   Hearing procedure.

   5.16.060   Standards and criteria.

   5.16.070   Reconsideration of applications.

§ 5.16.010 Title and purpose.

   A.   This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Liquor License Review Chapter, and may also be referred to herein as this chapter.

   B.   The purposes of this chapter are to establish the principal criteria which shall be considered by the Council and its designees, the Chief of Police, in making recommendations to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission concerning the granting, denying, modifying or renewing of all liquor licenses for premises within the city limits and to establish a process, to be utilized for the investigation of license applicants for the purpose of making recom- mendations, that is fair, effective and efficient. This chapter is necessary to ensure that all premises licensed to sell and dispense liquor in any form, meet the high expectations of this community that all businesses are conducted in a lawful manner that does not unreasonably disturb the peace and tranquility of this city and its neighborhoods.

§ 5.16.020 Definitions.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   Application means the written request to the City Council to grant, modify or renew a liquor license.

   Commission means the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

   Special Retail Beer Licenses (SRB) means a temporary dispenser license, issued by the Commission, pursuant to O.R.S. 471 and OAR 845-04-025(2) and (5), for the purposes of serving beer or other malt beverage in exchange for some financial consideration and as part of a picnic, convention, fair, civil or community enterprise or similar special event, such as a spectator sports event, musical concert or festival, and for which approval by the city must be obtained.

   Special Retail Wine License (SRW) means a temporary dispenser license, issued by the commission, pursuant to O.R.S. 471 and OAR 845-04-025(2) and (5), for the purpose of serving wine or similarly regulated fermented beverage in exchange for some financial consideration and as part of a picnic, convention, fair, civic or community event, musical concert or festival, and for which approval from the city must be obtained.