(a) In addition to such application(s) as may be required by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for licensing by the State, application shall be made to Council to sell alcoholic liquor, beer, wine or spirits.
(b) A separate application shall be filed in writing with the Chief of Police and forwarded to the Departments of Fire, Building and Community Improvement and to the Controller and Treasurer. The application shall be signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a partnership or corporation, shall be verified by oath or affidavit and shall contain the following statements and information:
(1) The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; or, in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, the objects for which organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors; and, if a majority interest in the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his or her nominee, the name and address of such person.
(2) The citizenship of the applicant; his or her place of birth; and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization.
(3) The character of the business of the applicant; and, in the case of a corporation, the object for which it was formed.
(4) The length of time said applicant has been in a business of that character; or, in the case of a corporation, the date when its Charter was issued.
(5) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
(6) A statement as to whether the applicant has operated or made application for a similar or another license, on any premises other than that described in this application, and the disposition of such license or 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 or thing contained in this chapter or the laws of the State.
(8) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State or of the United States, any ordinances of the City or the administrative rules of any regulatory agency in the conduct of its business.
(9) An accurate record and history of any liquor license complaint violations, committed by the applicant, by a corporation or entity the applicant has worked for or had a substantial interest in, or by a parent or subsidiary corporation of the applicant, for the immediately preceding five years.
(10) The application shall be accompanied by building and site plans showing the entire structure and premises, and in particular the specific areas where the license is to be utilized. The plans shall demonstrate adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities and, where appropriate, adequate plans for sound barriers and noise control.
(11) The total cost in dollars to be expended by the licensee for the licensed premises.
(12) The menu for the proposed licensed establishment, together with a breakdown of the anticipated revenues from food and nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and other revenues.
(Res. 90-781. Passed 12-3-90.)