(A) No person or entity operating a package liquor store, whether trafficking in distilled spirits, wine or malt beverages, including retail package beer licensees, shall knowingly allow or permit habitual congregating of persons on the unenclosed portion of the licensed premises so as to constitute a public nuisance.
(B) No person or entity being the owner or otherwise in possession or control of any vacant property shall knowingly allow or permit habitual congregating of persons on the unenclosed portion of such property so as to constitute a public nuisance.
(C) As used in this section and § 188.088, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) "HABITUAL." Consistent, that is, by frequent practice or use, but not necessarily constant or exclusive;
(2) "PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE." A retail establishment selling distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages in package containers pursuant to licenses issued for those purposes;
(3) "PUBLIC NUISANCE." Any activity that endangers or interferes with the general use and enjoyment of neighboring property, passers-by or the health, safety and welfare of the public; and
(4) "VACANT PROPERTY." A vacant lot on which no building or other structure exists or property on which any structure is unoccupied or unused, or which otherwise reflects abandonment by the owner or person with the right of occupancy.
(Ord. 6-2020, passed 12-14-20)