This chapter is entitled the "Town of Pacific General License
and Permit Ordinance."
Licenses may be revoked and suspended as follows:
A. Except as otherwise provided, any license issued by the Town may
be revoked or suspended for cause by the Town Board. Further, except
as otherwise provided under the Town's ordinances or under state law,
no license may be revoked or suspended except upon a written verified
complaint filed with the Town Clerk. The licensee shall be served
with a written copy of the complaint and shall be given an opportunity
to be heard before the Town Board. A summons signed by the Town Clerk
shall command the licensee complained of to appear on a day and place,
not less than three days nor more than 10 days from the date of issuance.
The summons and a copy of the complaint shall be served on the licensee
at least three days before the time at which the licensee is commanded
to appear. Service shall be in the manner provided for in Ch. 801,
Wis. Stats.
B. At such hearing, the licensee shall be entitled to be represented
by counsel, shall have the right to present and cross-examine witnesses
and, upon request, may have subpoenas issued by the Chair of the Town
Board to compel the attendance of witnesses.
C. After hearing the evidence, the Town Board may revoke such license
or impose a limited period of suspension. The determination of the
Town Board shall be final, subject to review under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats.
D. If the licensee does not apply for a hearing within the time provided,
the license may be revoked by the Town Board.
Any applicant for a license or permit who is denied renewal
of a license shall have the right to an administrative hearing on
the same pursuant to Ch. 68, Wis. Stats. Any applicant who is denied
renewal of an alcohol beverage license shall have the right to review
the denial pursuant to § 125.12, Wis. Stats.
The Town Clerk shall be charged with the administration of all
ordinances relating to licenses unless otherwise provided by the Town
Board.
The Town Board shall, by resolution or ordinance, adopt a schedule
of fees that shall apply to all licenses and permits issued by the
Town.