(A) Applications for initial licenses and renewals required by this chapter shall be made to the Liquor Commissioner, in writing, on such forms as provided by the City Clerk.
(B) The application shall contain, but may not be limited to, the following information and statements:
(1) The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual. In the case of a co-partnership or a limited partnership, the name, age and address of the persons entitled to share in the profits. In the case of a club or association which is not incorporated, the objects for which the club or association was organized, and the names and addresses of the officers and directors. In the case of a corporation or limited liability company, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, and the names and addresses of the officers and directors.
(2) The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth, and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.
(3) The character of business of the applicant.
(4) The length of time the applicant has been in business of that character.
(5) The location and description of the premises which is to be operated under the license.
(6) A statement regarding whether the applicant has made a previous application for a similar license, and the disposition of such previous application.
(7) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter contained in this chapter, laws of the state, or other ordinances of the City.
(8) Whether a previous license by any state or political subdivision, or by the federal government, has been revoked and the reason for the revocation.
(9) A statement that the applicant will not violate any federal, state or local law in the conduct of his business.
(10) Three character references.
(11) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession, or sale of alcoholic liquor, or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any violation.
(12) The name and address of the owner of the premises described in application. If the premises is not owned by applicant, the terms of the lease must be submitted with the application.
(13) A statement that the premises which is to be operated under the license is in operation under an existing license or ready to be opened for business upon issuance of the license. If not ready to be opened for business, a statement of the reason for the premises not being opened for business, and the date when the premises will be opened for business.
(14) If the applicant is a corporation, limited liability company, or similar entity, a statement that such business entity is in good standing with the Secretary of State or other appropriate state official of the state in which the entity was created.
(C) All applications shall be signed and verified under oath or affidavit by: the applicant, if an individual; all of the partners, if a partnership; or, a duly authorized agent, if a club, unincorporated association, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company or similar entity.
(D) All applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the certificate of dram shop insurance covering the applicant.
(E) If, after submission of the application, any information within the application changes or needs to be modified, the applicant shall notify the Liquor Commissioner of the change or new information within ten days.
(Ord. 7728, passed 9-20-94; Am. Ord. 8327, passed 11-4-03; Am. Ord. 8691, passed 3-16-10; Am. Ord. 9088, passed 4-4-17) Penalties, see § 96.99