A. County Park Restrictions: It is unlawful for any person to possess or consume beer or other alcoholic beverages upon the premises of a county park, except upon the express written approval of the county manager. Those parks under the jurisdiction of a special service district of the county shall comply with the regulations, policies, or procedures of that special service district.
B. Inspection Of Premises: The county sheriff, health department official, the county clerk, and the county code enforcement officer or their designees shall be permitted to have access to all licensed premises or those establishments applying for license under this chapter, and they may make periodic inspections of such premises and report their findings to the county clerk.
C. Proximity Variances: All licenses/local consent holders issued pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the proximity requirements as set forth above. With respect to a premises that sells, serves or distributes alcohol, the county council may authorize a variance that reduces the proximity requirements and may give written consent to the state's DABC if the county council holds a public hearing and determines that:
1. Alternative locations for the premises in the community are limited; and
2. The location would not be detrimental to the public health, peace, safety, and welfare of the community.
D. Penalties: Unless otherwise provided, any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, punishable as provided by state law. (Ord. 853, 12-2-2015)