(A) All liquor establishments licenses and dance/entertainment permits shall be automatically renewed on April 15 of each year if the licensee is in compliance with all of the provisions of this subchapter, unless a review of the license/permit is requested by one of the city departments listed in § 112.34. A request for review shall be made in writing to the City Council by April 1. The request shall cite the section of this subchapter being violated and constituting the basis for recommendation of nonrenewal or revocation of the license/permit.
(B) At the time of the annual review by the City Council of liquor establishment license and dance/entertainment permits for the purpose of making recommendations to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding renewal of that license and permits, Council shall consider whether the establishment has been operated during the existing license or permit year in a manner consistent with the provisions of this subchapter and all other applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, whether continued operation in the establishment is likely to adversely affect investment in real property in the in the neighborhood of the establishment, and whether impact upon the neighborhood otherwise contrary to the peace, order and tranquility of the community.
(C) The report of the Police Department to the Council shall include any incidents, that involve a violation of any local ordinance and/or the State Penal Code as amended, specifically including, but not limited to, furnishing alcohol liquor to minors, transporting alcoholic liquor; consumption of alcoholic beverages on public highways and streets, and violations involving underage drinking and fraudulent identification in relation thereto. The Council shall specifically consider such evidence in reviewing renewal of the licensed premises.
(Ord. 710, passed 12-7-92)