(a) As the State requires a retail outlet to obtain a liquor license from the State, the City shall also issue liquor licenses subsequent to a retail outlet receiving a liquor license from the State. After the issuance of a state liquor license, the applicant shall then file an application with the City Clerk of the City.
(b) The City shall only consider any such licensing request if the location for such retail outlet is properly zoned for the same.
(c) The annual retail license period shall be from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The annual retail license fee, if an applicant holds a Class A retail license under State law, shall be the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per outlet. The annual retail license fee, if an applicant hold a Class B retail license, shall also be one thousand dollars ($1,000) per outlet. The annual retail license fee for the initial year of issuance shall be prorated based on the number of days remaining between the date of issuance and the following thirtieth day of June.
(d) A retail license shall expire on June 30 of each year and may be renewed only upon the submission to the City Clerk.
(e) No person may sell liquor at any retail outlet if the retail license applicable to such outlet has been suspended or revoked or has expired.
(f) All retail licenses issued or renewed under the provisions of this section shall expire and be of no further force or effect as of July 1 the year after they are issued, unless renewed from year to year and accompanied by the annual retail license fee established herein.
(Ord. 435. Passed 5-7-18.)