§ 4-167. Temporary licenses.

(a)

Authority. The city manager is hereby authorized to issue temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages, either malt beverages, wine and/or distilled spirits, subject to the conditions set forth in this section.

(b)

Not to exceed 60 days; requirements. Temporary licenses may be issued for such period as may be determined by the city manager, not to exceed 60 days. No such license shall be issued unless:

(1)

An application for a permanent license is filed with the city manager and payment in full of the fee thereof has been deposited with the city.

(2)

The city manager is satisfied that the location for the proposed license substantially complies with the provisions of this section authorizing such license in the city.

(3)

The denial of a temporary license would create undue hardship upon the applicant, such as the closing of an existing business or delaying of the opening of a new business.

(4)

There is an agreement by the applicant that the temporary license may be revoked, with or without cause, by the city manager at any time.

(c)

Fee. The fee for issuance of a temporary license under this section shall be established from time to time by the city council.

(d)

No bearing on decision for permanent license. The grant or denial of a temporary license under the provisions of this section shall not affect or have any bearing upon the grant or denial of a permanent license.

( Ord. No. 15-03-236 , § 1, 3-16-2015; Ord. No. 17-05-316 , § 1, 5-15-2017)