At the time an application for a license is filed, the place or building where the applicant intends to operate shall meet the following requirements:
1. Safety. The same shall conform to all of the requirements of the Code of Iowa and ordinances of the City applicable thereto and the same shall be a safe and proper place or building.
2. Church or School. If the place or building where the applicant intends to operate fronts on the same street as a church or school, said place or building shall be at least 300 feet from said church or school. If the place or building where the applicant intends to operate fronts on a different street than a church or school, said place or building shall be at least 150 feet from said church or school. In determining the distances set forth herein, measurements shall be taken on a direct line from the nearest part of the place or building where the applicant intends to operate to the nearest part of the church or school.
3. Seating. The same shall be equipped with sufficient tables and seats to accommodate 25 persons at one time.
4. Booths. All booths therein shall be entirely open at one side in a manner which will afford a full view of the interior thereof, and the occupants therein, from any place in the room in which they are located. No booth structure shall exceed 40 inches in height.
5. Lighting. All premises on which beer is sold at retail or served shall be lighted so that all objects therein are plainly visible at all times. Minimum compliance with this section shall be an illumination of two foot-candles as measured by a foot-candle meter at a plane of 30 inches above the floor line.