(A) Within 30 days of its submittal, the Council shall consider and act upon any application presented under this chapter after considering the reports of the Police Chief and Fire Chief and any other pertinent information, in considering the application, the Council shall evaluate the following factors:
(1) The moral character of the applicant;
(2) Compliance with all applicable requirements of the state statutes, the administrative rules of the State Alcoholic Beverages Division, applicable Building, Housing, Electrical and Fire Codes, if any, and compliance with this chapter;
(3) The ability of the applicant to continuously meet all legal requirements applicable to a licensee or a permittee;
(4) Whether the premises to be licensed are located in an appropriate zoning district and in full compliance with the zoning laws established under this code;
(5) Whether the applicant has previously violated any ordinance, statute or rule pertaining to the manufacture, transportation or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(6) Whether the operation of the premises to be licensed can reasonably be expected to adversely affect the public health or welfare or to interfere with the use, enjoyment or value of property in the immediate area of the proposed location; and
(7) Whether the proposed location will create traffic, noise, congestion or other adverse conditions.
(B) The Council shall either approve or deny the application and forward its determination to the State Alcoholic Beverages Division. If the application is denied, the Council shall set forth specific reasons for its denial. The Council’s actions shall not be arbitrary, capricious or without reasonable cause.
(Prior Code, § 3-2-4) (Ord. 143, passed 12-22-1971)