Any application for renewal licenses filed by the holders of existing licenses shall be filed with the city recorder at least thirty (30) days prior to its expiration. Any person who fails to file an application within the time limit shall close his licensed premises on the expiration date and shall keep the premises closed for any and all business for the sale of beer until the date his new license is issued by the city council. (1989 Code § 9-416; amd. 2012 Code)