(A) Investigation and issuance. The City Council shall consider all facts set out in the application and the report of the Chief of Police. Opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license. After the hearing, the Council shall, in its discretion, grant or refuse the application. No “on-sale” license shall become effective until it, together with the security furnished by the applicant, has been approved by the Liquor Control Director.
(B) Person and premises licenses; transfer. Each license shall be issued only to the applicant and only for the premises described in the application. No license may be transferred to another person or place without City Council approval. Any transfer of a majority of the stock of a corporate licensee is deemed a transfer of the license, and a transfer of a majority of the stock without prior Council approval is a ground for revocation of the license.
(C) New premises. Where an applicant has applied for a license for premises whereon a new structure is to be erected, or an existing structure is to be substantially reconstructed, the license may be granted by the Council, but issued to the applicant only after applicant furnishes to the Council a certificate of occupancy issued to the applicant by the Building Official. If a new building is contemplated or under construction, a floor plan and site plan must be provided with this application.
(D) Persons ineligible for license. No license shall be granted to any person made ineligible for such a license by state law.
(E) Places ineligible for license; general prohibition. No license shall be issued for any place or any business ineligible for such a license under state law.
(F) Delinquent taxes and charges. No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any premises on which federal, state, county or municipal taxes, assessments or other financial claims are delinquent and unpaid.
(1992 Code, § 806:20)