(A) No “on-sale” license shall be granted to any person who does not have invested or does not propose to invest in the fixtures and structure of the proposed on-sale establishment, exclusive of land, an amount of at least $200,000. The City Council may provide for an independent appraisal at applicant’s expense as an aid in determining the value of the premises. In the event this requirement as to investment is not complied with within one year from the date of issuance of the license, the license may be revoked.
(B) No “on-sale” license shall be granted to a restaurant that does not meet the following minimum standards as determined by the City Council.
(1) The restaurant shall have seating capacity for at least 50 guests in its formal dining area.
(2) The restaurant shall have a full-service menu available with meals prepared on site within a state’s Department of Health licensed commercial kitchen each day the establishment is open for business.
(3) All meals shall be regularly served at tables to the general public and shall employ an adequate staff to provide the usual and suitable services to its guests.
(Prior Code, § 3-2-7) (Ord. 94, passed 3-9-1981; Ord. 319, passed 10-26-1998; Ord. 394, passed 7-14-2003; Ord. 453, passed 1-22-2007)