Upon the filing of an application for a retail tobacco product license, the County Executive shall review the applicant’s credentials and requirements to determine if the license shall be granted. The criteria for the license are the following:
(A) The past performance of the applicant, or if a partnership, that of each of the partners; or if a corporation, that of the officers, directors and majority stockholder and manager, as a licensee;
(B) The character and reputation of the applicant; or if a partnership, that of each of the partners; or if a corporation, that of the officers, directors, and a majority stockholder and manager, as a licensee;
(C) The general design and layout of the proposed premises;
(D) The compliance of the premises with all ordinances of the county and specifically health, building, zoning, property, maintenance, housing and fire safety ordinances;
(E) Any moneys owed to the county by the applicant which have remained unpaid for a period of more than 45 days, whether for bills, taxes, license or otherwise;
(F) The zoning, general character of the surrounding neighborhood and the projected impact of the premises upon the surrounding neighborhood and the county as a whole. A recommendation may be solicited from the County Land Use Department at the County Executive’s option; and
(G) The law enforcement problems, if any, which would be created by the opening of the premises. A recommendation may be solicited from the County Sheriff’s Department at the County Executive’s option.
(1980 Code, § 120.13) (Ord. 09-181, adopted 6-18-2009)