(A) The City ABC Administrator may refuse to issue or renew a license for any of the following reasons:
(1) Causes for refusal to issue or renew a license and for suspension or revocation of a city license shall be the same as provided for state licenses according to KR5 243.450, 243.490, and 243.500, as well as violation of any city ordinance regarding alcohol beverage licensing, sales, or the administration thereof;
(2) If the applicant has done any act for which a revocation of license would be authorized; or
(3) If the applicant has made any false material statement in his or her application.
(B) In the case of quota licenses, before approving an application, the City ABC Administrator is hereby directed to consider, in addition to the factors set out in KRS 243.450, 243.490, and 243.500, and any other factors the Administrator determines in his or her discretion to be reasonable and pertinent to the license application, the following criteria.
(1) Ownership. The city places great value on business owners who are invested in the city community.
(2) Economic impact. The city desires businesses which make the most positive impact on the community, in number of jobs, payroll, property investment, and revenues to the city.
(3) Site of business. The city is interested in serving all geographic areas of the city. Therefore, the city does not wish to cluster all licensed ABC outlets in one area.
(4) Aesthetics. The city is committed to protecting the character and beauty of our community.
(5) Revitalization of downtown. The city wholeheartedly supports the revitalization of downtown and the revitalization and reuse of existing buildings.
(6) Capital. The city values businesses that demonstrate their ability to financially support and sustain their viability,
(7) Public support of licensed business in the area. The city intends that public sentiment and safety be considered in deciding upon the approval of retail liquor sales licenses in any area of the city.
(C) An applicant who has been refused a license by the City ABC Administrator may appeal the refusal to the ABC Board pursuant to KRS 241.200.
(Ord. 410.2, passed 12-17-2020)