(A) If upon review of the application, the City Administrator determines that the applicant has complied with all requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, as well as all regulatory provisions of this chapter, that the location is one that can be approved, including but not limited to the requirements of KRS 243.220, that a license may be issued within the quota limits fixed by the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and that there are no other causes for denial of the license, the Administrator shall approve the application.
(B) If the Administrator has reasonable grounds to believe that an applicant has violated any law, rule or regulation relating to alcoholic beverages, he may issue to the applicant a written order setting forth such violation and requiring the applicant to show cause why the requested license should be issued. The Administrator shall have the right to order, and the applicant shall have the right to request, an evidentiary hearing to examine the violation set forth in the show cause order issued by the Administrator. Any decision by the Administrator on the application shall be subject to appeal as provided by law.
(Ord. passed 5-7-92)