(A) No license or permit shall be issued to:
(1) A person whose license or permit has been revoked for cause;
(2) A person who, at the time of application or renewal of any license or permit issued hereunder, would not be eligible for such license or permit upon first application.
(3) A partnership, unless all of the members of such partnership shall qualify to obtain a license or permit;
(4) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or a stock owner of such corporation would not be eligible to receive a license or permit hereunder for any reason;
(5) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent, unless such manager or agent possesses qualifications similar to those required of the permit holder;
(6) A person who has been convicted or found responsible far a violation of any federal or state law or Administrative Rule of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor;
(7) A person who does not own the premises for which a license or permit is sought or does not have a written lease therefore for the full period for which the license or permit is issued;
(8) A person who has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving: Alcohol, dishonesty, false statements or moral turpitude;
(9) A person in default in the payment of any tax, fee or debt to the city.
(B) No permit shall be issued to operate on premises:
(1) Where there exists any violation of applicable city ordinances or Police Department regulations;
(2) Where it is determined by a majority of the Council that the premises do not, or will not reasonably soon after commencement of operations, have adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities, noise or nuisance control;
(3) Where Council determines by majority vote that the location proposed for a licensed liquor establishment or establishment providing entertainment will have an adverse effect on the community, with consideration given to traffic safety conditions, accessibility to major streets or highways, distance from public or private schools, impact of adjacent residential districts, zoning classification or availability of parking and the impact that the establishment will have upon the resources of the city, including, but not limited to, financial resources and manpower.
(Ord. 710, passed 12-7-92)