Applicability. This section shall apply to licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 139, 146, 160, 188, 223, 251, 333, 358, 392 and 414 of this Code.
Denial of renewal. An application for renewal of a license subject to this chapter shall be denied pursuant to the provisions of Subsection A only following notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Subsection D below.
Hearing. Prior to any denial of an application for renewal of a license, including denials pursuant to Subsection A, the applicant shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing as hereinafter provided:
With respect to licenses renewable under Chapter 139, Alcohol Beverages, notice and opportunity for hearing shall be as provided by § 125.12, Wis. Stats., as amended from time to time.
With respect to licenses other than those described in Subsection A herein, the Village Board or its assignee shall notify the applicant in writing of the Village's intention not to renew the license and shall provide the applicant with an opportunity for hearing. The notice shall state the reasons for the intended action and shall establish a date, not less than three days nor more than 10 days after the date of the notice, on which the applicant shall appear before the Village Board. If the applicant shall fail to appear before the Board on the date indicated on the notice, the Board shall deny the application for renewal. If the applicant appears before the Board on the date indicated in the notice and denies that the reasons for nonrenewal exist, the Village Board shall conduct a hearing with respect to the matter. At the hearing both the Village and the applicant may produce witnesses, cross-examine witnesses and be represented by counsel. The applicant shall, upon request, be provided a written transcript of the hearing at the applicant's expense. If the Village Board determines the applicant shall not be entitled to renewal pursuant to Subsection A , the application for renewal shall be denied.
Other grounds for hearing. Where an individual, business or corporation wishes to appeal the Village Clerk-Treasurer's decision not to issue a license or permit under this chapter on grounds other than those specified in Subsection A through D above, the applicant may file a request in writing with the Village Clerk-Treasurer that the matter be referred to the Village Board. A public hearing shall be scheduled within 14 calendar days by the Village Board. All parties may be represented by counsel. The Board shall consider all relevant information and shall render a decision, which shall be binding.
Application. Applications for licenses under this chapter shall be
made to the Village Clerk-Treasurer on a form furnished by the Village.
Such application shall contain such information as may be required
by the provisions of this chapter or as may be otherwise required
by the Village Board.
Payment of license fee. License fees imposed under this chapter shall
accompany the license application. If a license is granted, the Village
Clerk-Treasurer shall issue the applicant a receipt for his/her license
fee.
Terms of licenses. All licenses issued hereunder shall expire on
June 30 next succeeding the date of issuance, unless issued for a
shorter term, when they shall expire on midnight of the last effective
day of the license, or unless otherwise provided by these ordinances
or state laws.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. IV)]
Form of license. All licenses issued hereunder shall show the date
of issue, the activity licensed, and the term of the license, and
shall be signed by the Village Clerk-Treasurer and be impressed with
the Village Seal, if any.
Display of licenses. All licenses hereunder shall be displayed upon
the premises or vehicle for which issued or if carried on the person
shall be displayed to any officer of the Village upon request.
Compliance with ordinances required. It shall be a condition of holding
a license under this chapter that the licensee comply with all ordinances
of the Village. Failure to do so shall be cause for revocation of
the license.
Transfer of licenses. All licenses issued hereunder shall be personal
to whom issued and shall not be transferred except with the consent
of the Board.
Consent to inspection. An applicant for a license under this chapter
thereby consents to the entry of police or authorized representatives
of the Village upon licensed premises for the purposes of inspection
and search, and consents to removal from the premises and introduction
into evidence in prosecutions for violations of this chapter all things
found therein in violation of this chapter or state law.