Chapter 6
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ORDINANCE

Sections:

   8-6.101   Purpose.

   8-6.102   Definitions.

   8-6.103   Application requirements.

   8-6.104   Exemptions.

   8-6.105   Review of application.

   8-6.106   Hearing required.

   8-6.107   Enforcement.

Sec. 8-6.101. Purpose.

   The purpose of this section is to establish permit requirement and development standards for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the unincorporated area of Yolo County.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)

Sec. 8-6.102. Definitions.

   Bar

   A business in which alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site consumption and that is not part of a larger restaurant. A bar includes taverns, pubs, cocktail lounges, microbreweries, and similar establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Bars may include entertainment on a stage, such as a live bands, comedians, etc.

   Off-Sale

   An off-sale license allows for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (hard alcohol) for consumption off the premises where sold.

   On-Sale

   An on-sale license allows for the sale of beer, wine, and spirits (hard alcohol) for consumption on the premises where sold.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)

Sec. 8-6.103. Application requirements.

   The establishment of a use that includes the sale of alcoholic beverages shall submit an application for a Use Permit as follows, unless the use is specifically exempt from this application requirement as described in Sec. 8-6.104, below:

   (a)   Any person whose application for an on-sale or off-sale alcohol license is required by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) to be subject to a determination of public convenience or necessity (“PCN”) by the County of Yolo, may apply to the County for a determination that the public convenience and/or necessity would be served by the granting of such license. Such application shall be made on forms approved by the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Director or designee (“the Director”), shall contain such information as required by the Director, and shall be filed with the appropriate adopted fee to the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department (“the Department”) for review.

   (b)   In addition to (a), above, regardless of whether a PCN determination is necessary, any premise or commercial business that desires to sell alcohol or alcoholic beverages on a permanent basis within Yolo County shall have an approved Business License and Use Permit, as may be appropriate, together with all other required local, State, and Federal approvals and permits required for the operation of such business, unless exempted under Sec. 8-6.104, below.

   (c)   An application for a transfer of an existing on-sale or off-sale alcohol license within Yolo County is not subject to a PCN determination pursuant to this ordinance.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)