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Hamden, CT Code of Ordinances
TOWN OF HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT CODE OF ORDINANCES
TOWN OFFICIALS OF HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT
ANNOTATED CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HAMDEN CONNECTICUT
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
CHAPTER 125: EXTENDED HOURS CONVENIENCE STORES
Section
   125.01   Definitions
   125.02   Licensing requirements
   125.03   License application
   125.04   Issuance, denial and appeal of denial of license
   125.05   Extended hours convenience store security
   125.06   Creating or maintaining non-compliant extended hours convenient stores prohibited
   125.07   Enforcement
   125.08   Suspension/revocation of license
   125.09   Delivery of notices
   125.10   Expiration and renewal of registration
   125.11   Nontransferability
 
   125.99   Penalty
§ 125.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   “BUSINESS PREMISES.” The main structure and the property belonging to or associated with an extended hours convenience store.
   “CHIEF OF POLICE.” The Chief of the Hamden Police Department or his/her designee.
   “DISORDERLY ESTABLISHMENT.” Includes any business premises where acts are performed or activities are conducted or condoned, whether inside or outside the business premises, which are contrary to the rules of good order and behavior, violative of the public peace, indecent, or which tend to corrupt the morals of the community and promote criminal activity.
   “DROP SAFE.” means a cash management device in which money can be deposited without the depositor having access to the contents.
   “EXTENDED HOURS CONVENIENCE STORE.” Any building, structure or grounds primarily used for the retail sale of groceries, consumables, commodities open for business between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. or any part thereof. The term “EXTENDED HOURS CONVENIENCE STORE” shall not include:
      (1)   A business that is solely or primarily a restaurant;
      (2)   A business that has a least 10,000 square feet of retail floor space within the main structure; or
      (3)   Any business that has no retail floor space accessible to the public.
   “HEIGHT MARKER.” A measuring strip that may be attached on or near a door frame of an extended hours convenience store to aid in identifying the height of a person suspected of committing a crime.
   “LICENSE.” A license issued by the Town Planner under this chapter to the owner of an extended hours convenience store.
   “OWNER.” The person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other entity or group enterprise licensed to do business at an extended hours convenience store at a particular location or locations, in lawful possession of the location by virtue of a deed, license, lease, sublease or other contract or agreement.
   “PERSON.” Any individual, corporation, organization, partnership, association, or any other legal entity.
   “REGISTERED AGENT.” The person identified in the license application.
   “TOWN PLANNER.” The Town Planner for the Town of Hamden or his/her designee.
(Ord. 637, passed 7-1-13)
§ 125.02 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   No extended hours convenience store shall be opened between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. or any portion thereof, without a license issued under this chapter.
   (B)   The fee for this license shall be $100 yearly.
(Ord. 637, passed 7-1-13)
§ 125.03 LICENSE APPLICATION.
   (A)   To obtain a license for an extended hours convenience store, a person must submit an application on a form provided for that purpose to the Town Planner. The applicant must be the person who will own or operate the extended hours convenience store. The application must contain all of the following information:
      (1)   The name, street address, mailing address, and telephone number of the applicant;
      (2)   The name, street address, mailing address, facsimile number, and telephone number of the extended hours convenience store. The names, street addresses, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of the extended hours convenience store;
      (3)   The name, street address, mailing address, and telephone number of a person or persons who can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in the event of an emergency condition involving the extended hours convenience store;
      (4)   The name, street address, mailing address, and telephone number of the registered agent for the extended hours convenience store;
      (5)   The total area in square feet of the extended hours convenience store; and
      (6)   Such additional information as the applicant desires to include or that the Town Planner deems necessary to aid in the determination of whether the requested license should be granted.
   (B)   An applicant shall notify the Town Planner within 45 days after any material change in the information contained in the application for a license for an extended hours convenience store, including, but not limited to, any changes in ownership of the property and any changes in the registered agent, manager, or emergency contact person(s) for the property.
(Ord. 637, passed 7-1-13)
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