Chapter 4 - Liquor
Division 8 - Hearing on License Application and Granting of License

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SEC. 4.8 HEARING ON LICENSE APPLICATION and GRANTING of LICENSE.

1. Notice. Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the Commissioner shall fix a time and place of hearing thereon. Notice of the hearing shall be given the applicant not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing.
    
2. Hearing and Evidence. The Commissioner shall receive and may require such evidence as he may deem necessary to make findings based upon the standards and factual criteria.
    
3. Standards and Factual Criteria. After hearing, the Commissioner shall grant a liquor license if he finds that the grant of the license would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the Town. The Commissioner may deny an application if he finds one or more of the following:
    
   1. The application does not contain all the information, supporting documents or fees required by this Chapter;
       
   2. The issuance of the license would be in violation of any part of this Chapter;
       
   3. The applicant does not have sufficient financial assets to maintain the proposed liquor establishment;
       
   4. The applicant is a convicted felon who has not been adequately rehabilitated;
       
   5. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create excessive noise, traffic, parking or litter problems;
       
   6. The applicant has a history of problems with regard to violations of health regulations, laws and ordinances at prior establishments owned or managed by the applicant;
       
   7. The building in which the applicant seeks to operate does not meet all Town of Normal building and Zoning code ordinances and regulations;
       
   8. The issuance of the license can reasonably be expected to create a nuisance such as excessive and repeated breaches of the peace.
       
   9. The applicant has previously had a liquor license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or jurisdiction.
       
   10. The applicant is seeking a restaurant license and does not provide sufficient facilities or menu items to operate as a restaurant.
        
4. Conditions on Issuance. If the Commissioner finds that any change in the applicant’s plans is needed to give the Commissioner grounds for finding necessity for the issuance of such license, the Commissioner may make such a change. A condition on the granting of a license and the failure of the applicant at any time to adhere to or perform such condition shall be considered a violation of this Chapter.