(A) License required. The electorate of the city having heretofore authorized the same at a general or special election, a Sunday on-sale liquor license may be issued to hotels, restaurants, or clubs, in conjunction with the sale of food, which have on-sale liquor licenses and which also have seating capacity for not less than 125 guests at one time. Prior to issuance of such license, the applicant shall provide the city with proof of financial responsibility for Sunday sales.
(B) Special clerk’s permit required for on-sale club license.
(1) By authorizing Sunday on-sales, it is anticipated that a Sunday on-sale liquor licensee will make such sales only on those certain Sundays for which a special clerk’s permit has been issued. Permits for certain Sunday sales shall not exceed 12 permits per calendar year.
(2) A Sunday on-sale liquor licensee may obtain a special clerk’s permit by applying to the City Administrator at least five business days prior to the Sunday on which the licensee desires to make such sales. Upon receipt, the City Administrator shall refer the application to the Chief of Police for his or her information and endorsement, and, upon return of the application, the City Administrator shall issue the permit. No fee shall be charged for the permit.
(C) Hours of sale. The hours of Sunday on-sale liquor sales shall be from 12:00 p.m. on Sunday to 1:00 a.m. on Monday.
(D) Unlawful acts. It is unlawful to sell liquor on Sunday unless such sales are:
(1) Licensed in accordance with this section;
(2) For a club on a Sunday for which a special clerk’s permit has been issued;
(3) In conjunction with the sale of food; and
(4) During hours of permitted sales.
(E) License fee. All fees for Sunday on-sale liquor licenses shall be set by resolution of the Council.
(2006 Code, § 5.57) (Ord. 75, 3rd Series, passed 12-18-1987; Ord. 90, 3rd Series, passed 11-28-1991) Penalty, see § 121.999