Due to the limited number of Class B Beer/Liquor licenses available within the City, and in addition to all other grounds for revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of a Class B Beer/Liquor license permitted under Wisconsin Statutes § 125.12, or otherwise permitted by any state or local laws, the following shall constitute a basis for the City to suspend, revoke or refuse the renewal of the license in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes § 125.12(2)(b), or any amendments thereto:
(A) Failure to commence the sale of fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor within 90 days of the issuance of any license to sell fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors.
(B) Failure to remain open for business for a period of at least 90 days during any 120-day period, except that where the licensed premise is operated as a seasonal business, event venue, or banquet hall.
(C) Council, in its sole discretion, may waive the time requirement under divisions (A) and (B) above:
(1) In the event of catastrophic destruction of the licensee’s premises, however, such waiver shall only extend the time requirements for a period reasonably necessary for the reconstruction of the licensed premises.
(2) A license may be conditionally granted per an accepted business development agreement executed by the City.
(3) A financial institution involved in a foreclosure of a licensed premise.
(Ord. 1035, passed 8-7-18)