(A) (1) The ordinance codified in this subchapter is adopted to regulate the sale of alcohol pursuant to KRS 242.185 as amended and substituted by KRS Chapter 243 et seq. and/or KRS 243.034 in such a manner as to effectuate the legislative intent of that statute.
(2) The intent is to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink at restaurants and dining facilities which seat at least 100 persons and derive a minimum of 70% of their gross receipts from the sale of food.
(B) To realize this intent, the city shall implement this subchapter in such manner as to assure that:
(1) Restaurants and dining facilities licensed under this subchapter shall seat a minimum of 100 persons. Only permanent seating, excluding bar-type stools, patio seating or temporary chairs available as needed, satisfies this seating threshold;
(2) The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be accessory to the sale of food, offered only during times in which the licensee’s kitchen and food service staff is on duty; and
(3) Restaurants and dining facilities licensed under this subchapter shall derive a minimum of 70% of their gross receipts from the sale of food as certified by periodic documentation.
(Ord. 747, passed 3-3-2015; Ord. 783, passed 8-17-2023)