No such license shall be issued to: (1997 Code)
A. (Rep. by Ord. 0-16-5, 4-25-2016)
B. A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which such person resides.
C. A person who is not a citizen of the United States.
D. A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law.
E. A person who has been convicted of being the keeper of or is the keeper of a house of ill fame.
F. A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality.
G. A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause.
H. A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license under a first application.
I. A copartnership, unless all of the members of such copartnership shall be qualified to receive a license.
J. A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder or stockholders owning in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residency within the city.
K. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee.
L. A person who does not own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.
M. Any law enforcing public officials, mayor or alderman, and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
N. Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor license.
O. Any person with any outstanding bills or liens with the city. (1997 Code)