Section
Tavern, Bar or Cabaret
116.001 Definitions
116.002 License required
116.003 License application
116.004 Authority of council
116.005 License expiration
116.006 Compliance with code
116.007 Prohibitions
116.008 License not transferable
Dance Halls
116.020 Definitions
116.021 License required; exceptions
116.022 Application for license; investigation
116.023 Building requirements
116.024 Prohibitions on licensee
116.025 License fees; transfers
116.026 Teen-age dances; supervision
Skating Rinks
116.040 License required
Circuses, Shows and Exhibitions
116.050 License required
116.051 Animal shows and exhibitions
116.052 Theaters
116.053 Prohibited amusements
Mechanical Amusement Devices
116.065 Definitions
116.066 License required
116.067 License application; investigation
116.068 License renewal
116.069 Transfer or misuse of license
116.070 License requirements
116.071 Suspension or revocation
116.072 Prohibitions
116.073 Authorization for arcades and amusement devices
116.074 Conduct
116.075 Gambling devices prohibited
116.076 Right of entry
116.077 Fee schedule
Carnivals, Festivals and Amusement Rides
116.090 License required
116.091 Regulations
116.092 Revocation of license
Pool and Billiards
116.105 License required
116.106 Hours of operation
116.107 Minors prohibited
116.108 Gambling prohibited
TAVERN, BAR OR CABARET
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BAR, CABARET, COCKTAIL LOUNGE, RESTAURANT, or TAVERN. Any commercial establishment, private club, or organization, where food and/or any type of alcoholic beverage is sold on the premises and where the patrons are provided with entertainment or space for dancing.
KARAOKE. An electronic device used by patron/singers of an establishment to enhance the singing of patrons by pre-recorded music and visual display of the required lyrics on closed circuit television; provided, however, in accordance with any regulations adopted by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, that the same may not be re-broadcast as an actual performance.
OPERATOR. Any person or persons (whether licensed by the state Liquor Control Commission or not), agent, or employee, operating any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret.
OVER-CROWDING. Any number of person in excess of the maximum number approved for the licensed premises by the City Fire Department.
PERSON. Any person, copartnership, firm, corporation, society, club, association, or organization which engages in, sponsors, or conducts the operation of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret as defined herein.
(‘83 Code, § 116.01)
Within the meaning of this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret in the city without having obtained a license and paying any annual license fee charged in accordance with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in Chapter 12 of this Code. A “one-night” license may be obtained upon payment of a license fee charged in accordance with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in Chapter 12 of this Code.
(‘83 Code, § 116.02) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Every person or operator desiring to obtain a license as required by this subchapter shall file a written application on forms approved by the City Clerk, together with the license fee as provided in § 116.002. The application shall include the following information.
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of each person engaging in, conducting, or sponsoring the operation of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret.
(2) The location of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret.
(3) The name to be used by the applicant in conducting the commercial establishment.
(4) Any other information required by the Clerk or the Police Department to aid in determining the moral character of the applicant.
(B) All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and shall not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
(‘83 Code, § 116.03) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Before any license shall be issued, the City Clerk shall cause an inspection of the place to be licensed. Upon full compliance of the city code and all pertinent rules or regulations of the Building Division, the Department of Health, the Fire Department, and the Police Department relating to the safety, health, convenience, comfort, and morals of the public, and upon completion of the inspection by the City Clerk and/or other departments involved, the City Clerk shall report the findings of his inspection along with the reports of the other departments involved, to the Council for their determination as to whether or not a license shall be issued. (‘83 Code, § 116.04)
(B) The Council may refuse to issue a license to the operator of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret for good and satisfactory reasons where it appears that issuance of the license would be detrimental to the health, safety, welfare, or morals of the citizens of the city. The City Council shall also have the authority to revoke or suspend a license issued hereunder, or to refuse to renew a license when it finds any of the following.
(1) That the licensee is operating in violation of this subchapter or any other governing law, ordinance, or regulation.
(2) That the licensee is operating so as to constitute a nuisance, by reason of disorderly conduct or immoral activity on the premises. Prior to revoking or suspending a license, or refusing to renew a license, a hearing shall be held by the City Council, at which time the licensee shall have an opportunity to show cause why his license should be renewed or should not be revoked or suspended.
(‘83 Code, § 116.06) Penalty, see § 10.99
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