Charter Reference — Authority of council to license businesses generally, §3.10(30).
Cross References — General penalty of code violations, §100.080; emergency management, ch. 240; licenses and miscellaneous business regulations generally, ch. 605; driving while intoxicated, §§342.020 or 342.030; chemical test for determining alcoholic or drug content of blood, §342.040; offenses, ch. 210; police, ch. 200.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025[1]]
When used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
BEER/MALT LIQUOR
An intoxicating liquor containing alcohol in excess of three and two-tenths percent (3.2%) by weight and not in excess of five percent (5%) by weight manufactured from pure hops or pure extract of hops, or pure barley malt, or wholesome grains or cereals, and wholesome yeast, and pure water.
BY THE DRINK
The sale of any intoxicating liquor except beer/malt liquor, in the original package, in any quantity less than fifty (50) milliliters, and may be made only by a holder of a retail liquor dealer's license and, when so made, the container in every case shall be emptied and the contents thereof served as other intoxicating liquors sold by the drink are served.
CLOSED PLACE
A place where all doors are locked and where no patrons are in the place or about the premises.
ENTITY
Any association, corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or other business structure which has a separate legal existence from its owner(s).
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
Honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights of others and for the laws of the City, State and nation. The following factors shall be considered when making a determination of whether an applicant or licensee under this Chapter has "good moral character":
1.
The nature and character of the business for which the license is sought;
2.
The manner in which the person has conducted his or her or its business; and
3.
The manner in which the person has observed or violated the law.
If a person has been charged with, plead guilty to, or convicted of a crime of this State or Country, or of any crime of any other State or Country that would have been a crime under the laws of the State of Missouri, or an offense of this City, the following factors should also weighed in determining if the person has "good moral character":
1.
Whether the person has been charged with, plead guilty to, or been convicted of, such crime(s) or offense(s);
2.
The type of crime(s) or offense(s);
3.
The circumstances surrounding the crime(s) or offense(s);
4.
The proximity in time of the charge(s), guilty plea(s), or conviction(s) to the application for a license;
5.
The conduct of the person since the date of the charge(s), guilty plea(s), or conviction(s); and
6.
Whether the crime is reasonably related to the competency of the person to exercise the licensed business.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a charge, guilty plea, or conviction cannot be the sole grounds on which a person is determined to lack "good moral character." If a person is pardoned from a conviction, the underlying guilt for the crime or offense may still be evidence of such person's "good moral character."
INTOXICATING LIQUOR
Alcohol for beverage purposes, including alcoholic, spirituous, vinous, fermented, malt, or other liquors, or combination of liquors, a part of which is spirituous, vinous, or fermented, and all preparations or mixtures for beverage purposes containing in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) by volume, except for non-intoxicating beer as defined herein. All beverages having an alcoholic content of less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) by volume shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
LIGHT WINES
An intoxicating liquor consisting of wine containing not in excess of fourteen percent (14%) of alcohol by weight made exclusively from grapes, berries and other fruits and vegetables.
MANAGING OFFICER
An individual in an applicant or licensee's employ or agent thereof who shall be responsible for any licenses issued by the City and serves as the City's primary point of contact with the applicant or licensee.
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION or FILLING STATION
A place licensed by the City to sell or offer for sale gasoline or other motor fuels used as fuels in internal-combustion engines for the purpose of propelling an automobile, truck, tractor or other self-propelled motor vehicle upon the public highways, public streets and public thoroughfares of this City.
NON-INTOXICATING BEER
Any beer manufactured from pure hops or pure extract of hops, and pure barley malt, or other wholesome grains or cereals, and wholesome yeast, and pure water, and free from all harmful substances, preservatives and adulterants, and having an alcoholic content of more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) by volume and not exceeding three and two-tenths percent (3.2%) by weight.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB
Any association or organization, whether incorporated or not, of fifty (50) or more members, not formed for profit, where the property and equipment of such association or organization, exclusive of real estate, belongs to the members thereof and is of the value of at least two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) according to invoices.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Any package sealed or otherwise closed by the manufacturer so as to consist of a self-contained unit, and consisting of one (1) or more bottles or other containers of intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer, where the package and/or container(s) describes the contents thereof as intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer. "Original package" shall also be construed and held to refer to any package containing three (3) or more standard bottles of beer.
PERSON
An individual, association, firm, joint stock company, syndicate, partnership, corporation, receiver, trustee, conservator, or any other officer appointed by any State or Federal court.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed CC 1990 §§3-29, 3-39, 3-41, 3-58, 3-61; Code 1980 §§3-18, 3-28, 3-30, 3-37, 3-40; Ord. No. 4970; Ord. No. 5998; Ord. No. 6878; Ord. No. 7090; Ord. No. 7504; Ord. No. 7919; Ord. No. 8226; Ord. No. 8231; and Ord. No. 8547.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
No person shall sell or offer for sale intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in the City of Florissant without a currently valid liquor license issued by the City. A separate liquor license shall be required for each of the categories and subcategories of liquor sales in which the licensee desires to engage as set forth herein.
B. 
Any person possessing the qualifications and meeting the requirements of this Chapter may apply for the following categories and subcategories of licenses, which license(s) shall be issued upon compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and payment of the license fee indicated.
No.
License Type
Description
Fee
(1)
Package — beer/malt liquor only
Authorizes sales of beer/malt liquor at retail in the original package not for consumption on the premises where sold. This license may include Sunday sales from 6:00 A.M. on Sundays to 1:30 A.M. on Mondays.
$75.00 annually
(2)
Package — non-intoxicating beer
Authorizes sales of non-intoxicating beer at retail in the original package not for consumption on the premises where sold.
$22.00 annually
(3)
Package — all kinds
Authorizes sales of all kinds of intoxicating liquors in the original package at retail not for consumption on the premises where sold, including sales as set forth in Subsections (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this Section.
$150.00 annually
(4)
Package — Sunday sales
Authorizes sales of intoxicating liquors of all kinds in the original package at retail not for consumption on the premises where sold from 6:00 A.M. on Sundays to 1:30 A.M. on Mondays. Applicant must have a "Package — all kinds" license as set forth in Subsection (B)(3) of this Section to apply for this Sunday sales license.
$300.00 annually
(5)
Package — tasting permit
Authorizes any person who is licensed to sell intoxicating liquor in the original package at retail under Subsections (B)(3) and (4) of this Section to conduct wine, malt beverage and distilled spirit tastings on the licensed premises; however, nothing in this Section shall be construed to permit the licensee to sell wine, malt beverages or distilled spirits for on-premises consumption.
$37.50 annually
(6)
By the drink — beer/malt liquor
Authorizes sales of beer/malt liquor at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, which license shall also permit the holder thereof to sell non-intoxicating beer as defined in Section 600.010 of this Chapter and set out in Subsection (B)(8) of this Section. This license may include Sunday sales from 6:00 A.M. on Sundays to 1:30 A.M. on Mondays.
$75.00 annually
(7)
By the drink — beer/malt liquor and light wine
Authorizes sales of beer/malt liquor and light wines at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, including sales as set forth in Subsection (B)(1) of this Section.
$75.00 annually
(8)
By the drink — non-intoxicating beer
Authorizes sales of non-intoxicating beer at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, including sales as set forth in Subsection (B)(2) of this Section.
$37.50 annually
(9)
By the drink — all kinds
Authorizes sales of intoxicating liquor of all kinds at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, including package sales as set forth in Subsection (B)(3) of this Section.
$450.00 annually
(10)
By the drink — Sunday sales
Authorizes sales of intoxicating liquor of all kinds by the drink for consumption on the premises from 6:00 A.M. on Sundays to 1:30 A.M. on Mondays. Applicant must have a "By the drink — all kinds" license as set forth in Subsection (B)(9) of this Section to apply for this Sunday sales license.
$300.00 annually
(11)
By the drink — all kinds — not-for-profit club
Authorizes sale by a not-for-profit club of intoxicating liquor of all kinds at retail for consumption on the premises where sold.
$300.00 annually
(12)
Consumption of liquor
Consumption of intoxicating liquor on the premises where food, beverages or entertainment are sold or provided for compensation, and which said establishment does not possess an intoxicating liquor license for the sale of intoxicating liquor by the drink.
$60.00 annually
(13)
Microbrewery
Authorizes manufacturer of beer/malt liquor in quantities not to exceed ten thousand (10,000) barrels per annum. Any person licensed pursuant to this Subsection may also obtain licenses to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink on the premises where sold and in the origional package at retail not for consumption on the premises where sold.
$7.50 for each 100 barrels manufactured, not to exceed $375.00 annually
(14)
Temporary permit — certain organizations
Authorizes church, school, civic, service, fraternal, veteran, political or charitable club or organization to sell intoxicating liquor of all kinds, including intoxicating liquor in the original package, at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises at a picnic, bazaar, fair, or similar gathering.
$37.50 per permit
(15)
Temporary permit — caterers
Authorizes persons who furnish provisions and services for use at a particular function, occasion or event at a particular location, other than the licensed premises, to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink at retail for consumption at the particular location and in the original package for consumption off the premises. Applicant must hold a license to sell intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold to apply for this permit.
$10.00 per day or fraction thereof for which the permit is issued
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Temporary Permit — Certain Organizations.
1. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, permits issued pursuant to Subsection 600.020(B)(14) of this Chapter shall be issued by the Mayor and shall be effective only for the day or days named therein and it shall not authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor for more than seven (7) days by any such club or organization.
2. 
If the event will be held on a Sunday, the permit shall authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor and non-intoxicating beer on that day beginning at 6:00 A.M.
3. 
At the same time that an applicant applies for a permit under the provisions of this Subsection, the applicant shall notify the Director of Revenue of the holding of the event by certified mail and by such notification shall accept responsibility for the collection and payment of any applicable sales tax.
4. 
No provision of law or rule or regulation of the City shall be interpreted as preventing any wholesaler or distributor from providing customary storage, cooling or dispensing equipment for use by the permit holder at such picnic, bazaar, fair or similar gathering.
B. 
Temporary Permit — Caterers.
1. 
Permits issued pursuant to Subsection 600.020(B)(15) of this Chapter shall be issued by the City Clerk, shall be effective for a period not to exceed one hundred sixty-eight (168) consecutive hours, shall only authorize the service of alcoholic beverages at such function, occasion or event during the hours at which alcoholic beverages may lawfully be sold or served upon premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
2. 
Except as provided in Subsection (B)(3) below, all provisions of the Liquor Control Law and the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, in which is located the premises in which such function, occasion or event is held shall extend to such premises and shall be in force and enforceable during all the time that the permittee, its agents, servants, employees, or stock are in such premises.
3. 
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any caterer who possesses a valid State and valid local liquor license may deliver alcoholic beverages, in the course of his/her catering business. A caterer who possesses a valid State and valid local liquor license need not obtain a separate license for each City the caterer delivers in, so long as such City permits any caterer to deliver alcoholic beverages within the City.
4. 
To assure and control product quality, wholesalers may, but shall not be required to, give a retailer credit for intoxicating liquor with an alcohol content of less than five percent (5%) by weight or non-intoxicating beer delivered and invoiced under the catering permit number, but not used, if the wholesaler removes the product within seventy-two (72) hours of the expiration of the catering permit issued pursuant to this Section.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 9081, 6-23-2025; Ord. No. 9172, 2-9-2026]
A. 
Package Sales, Limitations.
1. 
No license shall be issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original package, not to be consumed upon the premises where sold, except to a person engaged in, and to be used in connection with, the operation of one (1) or more of the following businesses: a drug store, a cigar and tobacco store, a grocery store, a general merchandise store, a confectionery or delicatessen store, nor to any such person who does not have and keep in his/her store a stock of goods having a value according to invoices of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), exclusive of fixtures and intoxicating liquors. Under such license, no intoxicating liquor shall be consumed on the premises where sold nor shall any original package be opened on the premises of the vendor except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or law.
2. 
No license for the sale at retail of any and all kinds of intoxicating liquor in the original package shall be granted or issued to a convenience store or a liquor store as defined in Chapter 405 of this Code, when the granting thereof shall increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time if the total number of such licenses issued to convenience stores or liquor stores is more than one (1) for each three thousand (3,000) inhabitants, or fraction thereof, residing within the City as shown by the last decennial census of the United States and provided further that the convenience stores and liquor stores shall not be located within one-half (1/2) mile of another liquor store or convenience store that has been issued a liquor license for the sale at retail of any and all kinds of intoxicating liquor in the original package. Motor vehicle service stations or filling station businesses that are authorized to sell alcohol are not considered to be a convenience store.
3. 
No license for the sale at retail of intoxicating liquor in the original package shall be granted to any motor vehicle service station or filling station businesses authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor other than beer/malt liquor, wine, or non-intoxicating beer, but the sale of single servings of beer/malt liquor or non-intoxicating beer in sizes less than forty (40) ounces shall be prohibited.
B. 
By The Drink Sales, Limitations.
1. 
No person, other than the lawful operator of a restaurant, tavern, brewpub, cigar bar, or place of entertainment or recreation — including, but not limited to, movie theaters, concert halls, sports arenas, bingo halls, bowling alleys, and billiard parlors — shall be granted a "by the drink" license as provided in Section 600.020(B)(6) through (10) of the Code. Organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from this restriction.
2. 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any legally existing bar, cocktail lounge, or lounge that was in lawful operation and held a valid liquor license prior to the effective date of this Section shall remain eligible to be issued or renewed a "by the drink" license, provided that the use continues without interruption and remains a legal use under applicable zoning and licensing provisions. Once such use is discontinued, abandoned, or otherwise terminated in accordance with the City's zoning regulations, no subsequent license shall be issued for that location except in compliance with the provisions of this Section.
C. 
Operating Hours, Days.
1. 
No person having a license issued pursuant to this Chapter, nor any employee of such person shall sell, give away or permit the consumption of, any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in any quantity between the hours of 1:30 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. on weekdays, and between the hours of 1:30 A.M. on Sunday and 6:00 A.M. on Monday, upon or about his/her premises, except as otherwise authorized and licensed for Sunday sales. Any person licensed to sell intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer by the drink shall keep a closed place during the aforementioned prohibited times.
2. 
When January 1st, March 17th, July 4th, or December 31st falls on Sunday, and on the Sundays prior to Memorial Day and Labor Day and on the Sunday on which the national championship game of the National Football League is played, commonly known as "Super Bowl Sunday," any person having a license to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink may be open for business and sell intoxicating liquor by the drink under the provisions of his/her license on that day from the time and until the time which would be lawful on another day of the week, notwithstanding any provisions of this Chapter to the contrary.
3. 
Whenever the laws of the State or the regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control provide for the days and hours thereof during which the sale or disposal of intoxicating liquor is permitted, and such days or hours differ from the days or hours of such sale or disposal as provided in this Section, all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith are amended so as to adopt by reference and permit the sale or disposal of intoxicating liquor during the days or hours as provided by the State or under regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. A copy of such State law or regulation of the State Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control referred to herein shall be kept in the City Clerk's office and open to public inspection.
D. 
General License Regulations.
1. 
Each license issued hereunder shall be conspicuously posted on the premises for which the license has been issued.
2. 
A separate license shall be required for each place of business. Every license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall particularly describe the premises at which intoxicating liquor may be sold thereunder, and such license shall not be deemed to authorize or permit the sale of intoxicating liquor at any place other than that described therein.
3. 
No license issued under this Chapter shall be transferable or assignable except as herein provided. In the event of the death of the licensee, the widow or widower or the next of kin of such deceased licensee, who shall meet the other requirements of this Chapter, may make application and the Clerk may transfer such license to permit the operation of the business of the deceased for the remainder of the period for which a license fee has been paid by the deceased. Whenever one (1) or more members of a partnership withdraws from the partnership, the Clerk, upon being requested, shall permit the remaining partner or partners originally licensed to continue to operate for the remainder of the period for which the license fee has been paid without obtaining a new license.
4. 
In the event any licensee desires to change the location of his/her place of business in the City, it shall be necessary for him/her to file an application in the same manner as herein provided for an original application, except that no additional fee shall be charged and the amended license, describing the new location, shall be issued immediately upon the approval of the application by the City Council. Any change of location of the enterprise prior to issuance of such an amended license shall constitute a violation of this Section.
5. 
Licensee shall display a warning sign in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises which shall be at least eleven (11) inches by fourteen (14) inches and shall read "WARNING: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy may cause birth defects". No person who violates the provisions of this Subsection shall be guilty of a crime.
6. 
Licensees holding a liquor license of the type identified in Section 600.020(B)(1) through (13) of the Code shall utilize and maintain a video surveillance system to monitor and record all parking areas, customer entrances and exits, and point-of-sale areas on the licensed premises. The system shall operate continuously twenty-four (24) hours per day and shall retain all recordings for a minimum of thirty (30) days. The system shall record at a minimum resolution of 1080p and must provide adequate illumination or infrared capability sufficient to capture identifiable images in low-light environments.
The system shall be maintained in good working order at all times. The licensee or an employee shall review recorded footage at least once per week to ensure the functionality of the system and image quality. Any malfunction or deficiency shall be promptly repaired or corrected by the licensee.
Licensee and all employees shall cooperate with law enforcement authorities, including agents of the Missouri Division of Liquor Control, during the course of any investigation into an illegal or violent act committed on or about the licensed premises. Such cooperation shall include providing access to or copies of surveillance footage upon lawful request in connection with an active investigation and without unnecessary delay.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
The City Council shall consider the location of the proposed business for which a license is sought with respect to its proximity to a school, a church, or other buildings regularly used as a place of religious worship and shall have authority to refuse to issue a license when in their judgment the issuance thereof would not be in the best interests of the locality in which the applicant applies for a location of such place. In no event shall the City Council approve the issuance of a license for the sale of liquor within one hundred (100) feet of any school, church or other building regularly used as a place of worship; except that when a school, church or place of worship shall thereafter be established within one hundred (100) feet of any place of business licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, renewal of the license shall not be denied for this reason. This Section shall not apply to a holder of a license issued pursuant to Sections 311.090, 311.218, 311.482, RSMo., or to any premises holding a license issued before January 1, 2004, by the Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control for the sale of intoxicating liquor.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell intoxicating liquor without first having procured a license authorizing him or her to sell such intoxicating liquor as required by this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
No person shall be qualified for a license hereunder unless such person is of good moral character and a qualified legal voter and a taxpaying citizen of the County, Town, City or Village wherein he/she resides in the State of Missouri, nor shall any entity be granted a license hereunder unless the managing officer of such entity is of good moral character and a qualified legal voter and taxpaying citizen of the County, Town, City or Village wherein he/she resides in the State of Missouri.
B. 
No person or entity shall be qualified for a license hereunder whose license as such dealer has been revoked under this Chapter or Chapter 311 or Chapter 312, RSMo., or who has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of any law applicable to the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor, or who employs in his or her business as such dealer any person whose license has been revoked under this Chapter or Chapter 311 or Chapter 312, RSMo., unless five (5) years have passed since the revocation, or who has been convicted of violating such law.
C. 
No person or entity shall be qualified for a license under this law if such person, any member of such partnership, or such corporation, or any officer, director, or any stockholder owning, legally or beneficially, directly or indirectly, ten percent (10%) or more of the stock of such corporation, or other financial interest therein, or ten percent (10%) or more of the interest in the business for which the person, partnership or corporation is licensed, or any person employed in the business licensed under this law shall have had a license revoked under this Chapter or Chapter 311 or Chapter 312, RSMo., unless five (5) years have passed since the revocation, or shall have been convicted of violating the provisions of any law applicable to the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor, or shall not be a person of good moral character.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Prerequisite To Grant Of License. No license required by this Chapter shall be granted unless the application submitted to the City Clerk meets all of the requirements set forth in this Chapter. No application will be considered which is not complete. No license shall be granted to an applicant unless the applicant makes full, true, and complete answers to all questions in the application and provides full, true, and complete documentation. Any false information or material omission may be cause for denial of the application or discipline of any license issued pursuant to the application.
B. 
Application Form. Each application for an original license shall be filed with the City Clerk on a form to be provided by the City and must signed and sworn to by the applicant as follows:
1. 
If the application is made by a sole owner, it must be signed and sworn to by the owner. The sole owner shall qualify for a license under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter.
2. 
If the application is made by a partnership, it must set out the names and residences of all the partners, whether they be active or silent, and be signed and sworn to by all the partners. All partners shall qualify for a license under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter.
3. 
If application is made by an entity, it must set out the full legal name of the entity, the date of its creation, its registered agent's name and address, it's principal place of business, the names and residences of any officers and all members or shareholders, whether they be active or silent, and be signed and sworn to by the managing officer. The entity shall qualify under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter for the license. As used in this Subsection for purposes of disclosure, "all members or shareholders" means all natural persons, regardless of corporate structure, who have a financial interest of five percent (5%) in either the profits or voting power of the licensed entity. The City Clerk and/or City Council may require further disclosure of financial interest beyond the five percent (5%) threshold after the application is made consistent with Section 311.060, RSMo.
C. 
Required Documents. Each application for an original license shall be accompanied by the documents listed below. Failure to present all applicable items may be cause for denial of the application.
1. 
A copy of a valid Missouri driver's license or identification card for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer (depending on the business structure).
2. 
Proof of Missouri voter registration for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer.
3. 
If the applicant's sole owner, any partner, or the managing officer of an entity was born outside the U.S., a copy of that individual's naturalization certificate or valid U.S. passport for each such person.
4. 
If the applicant is an entity, a certificate of good standing from the Missouri Secretary of State or applicable State authority, dated within ninety (90) days of submission. A certificate of good standing is also required for all entities owning or controlling ten percent (10%) or more of the stock or interest in the business. Entities applying within ninety (90) days of forming the entity may submit articles of organization in lieu of a certificate of good standing.
5. 
If the applicant is doing business under a fictitious name, a copy of the fictitious name certificate is required.
6. 
A copy of the Missouri retail sales tax license issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue listing the correct legal name of the applicant.
7. 
A certificate of no tax due for the applicant issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue, dated within ninety (90) days of submission.
8. 
A copy of the paid personal property tax or real estate tax receipt for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer. A waiver or non-assessment will be accepted in lieu of the paid receipt if taxes were not owed the preceding year.
9. 
A criminal records check waiver on a form to be provided by the City for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer.
10. 
A recent photograph of the applicant's sole owner, each partner, or managing officer without a hat or sunglasses. (Two (2) inches by two (2) inches.)
11. 
A recent photograph of the front of the building for which a liquor license is requested. If there is an attached deck, patio, or other exterior space where alcohol may be sold, served, or consumed, a recent photo of this space.
12. 
A copy of signed lease, contract, or deed for the property to be licensed. A bona fide sale contract or option duly executed, which may be subject to the applicant obtaining a liquor license, or a bona fide lease duly executed by the lessor, or an option for a lease duly executed, subject to the applicant obtaining a liquor license, or deed covering the property for which a liquor license is requested. The contract, lease, option, or deed must be in the correct legal name of the applicant and must identify the physical address or legal description for the property. Applicants who own the real estate under a separate legal entity and lease to the applicant must provide both a copy of the lease and deed covering the property for which a liquor license is requested.
13. 
A petition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the assessed taxpaying citizens owning property and also two-thirds (2/3) of the persons occupying, owning or conducting any business on the main or ground floor of buildings within a distance of two hundred (200) feet (door to door) of the property for which the liquor license is requested.
14. 
Any additional document necessary to prove that the applicant's sole owner, each partner, or managing officer satisfies the qualifications set forth in Section 311.060, RSMo., and this Chapter.
15. 
Any additional documents or information requested by the City Clerk or City Council as they may deem necessary to make a determination with respect to the qualification for or issuance of a liquor license.
D. 
Procedure For Issuance.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
1. 
Upon receipt by the City Clerk of an application for an original license pursuant to this Chapter, the City Clerk shall review the application to determine that it is complete, including all required documents, for the license sought.
2. 
Upon verifying receipt of a completed application, the City Clerk shall:
a. 
Present the application to the Police Department for an investigation of the applicant, the proposed location and premises where the intoxicating liquor is to be sold, and the verification of the signatures on the application and petition;
b. 
Present the application to the Public Works Department for an investigation of any code violations for the proposed business location; and
c. 
Present the application to the Finance Department for an investigation into whether the applicant has any outstanding financial obligation to the City. If the applicant has any unsatisfied financial obligations to the City, such application shall be returned to the applicant with the deficiencies or the obligations noted thereon.
3. 
Upon the completion of such investigations and verification that all outstanding obligations, if any, to the City have been satisfied, the application and the reports of the Police Department and the Public Works Department shall be presented to the City Council at its next regular meeting.
4. 
If the City Council finds that the applicant qualifies in all respects for the issuance of the license, the City Council may, upon approval by a majority of the members of the Council present at such meeting, authorize the issuance of the license permitting the applicant to conduct such business for a period expiring June 30 next after the date of the issuance of such license. However, the City Clerk shall not issue such license approved under this Chapter until the applicant has obtained a business license pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of this Code.
5. 
The issuance of a license is a privilege and is discretionary with the Council and shall not issue as a matter of right.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Renewal Allowed. A licensee holding a license granted under this Chapter may seek renewal of the license from year to year thereafter if such licensee has been continuously engaged in business since the granting of the preceding license for the location. The renewal of a liquor license is a privilege and is discretionary and shall not be issued as a matter of right.
B. 
Deadline For Filing. Applications for renewal of any license must be filed with the City Clerk on or before June 1st of each calendar year. Except for temporary permits, licenses granted under this Chapter expire on June 30th of each calendar year and at such time become null and void. Failure to apply for a renewal of a license by July 15th of the year in which the license expires shall render it necessary for the licensee to file an application in the same manner as herein provided for an original application.
C. 
Application Form. An application for renewal shall be filed with the City Clerk on a form to be provided by the City and must signed and sworn to by the applicant as follows:
1. 
If the application is made by a sole owner, it must be signed and sworn to by the owner. The sole owner shall qualify for a license under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter.
2. 
If the application is made by a partnership, it must set out the names and residences of all the partners, whether they be active or silent, and be signed and sworn to by all the partners. All partners shall qualify for a license under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter.
3. 
If application is made by an entity, it must set out the full legal name of the entity, the date of its creation, its registered agent's name and address, it's principal place of business, the names and residences of any officers and all members or shareholders, whether they be active or silent, and be signed and sworn to by the managing officer. The entity shall qualify under the laws of Missouri and this Chapter for the license. As used in this Subsection for purposes of disclosure, "all members or shareholders" means all natural persons, regardless of corporate structure, who have a financial interest of five percent (5%) in either the profits or voting power of the licensed entity. The City Clerk and/or City Council may require further disclosure of financial interest beyond the five percent (5%) threshold after the application is made consistent with Section 311.060, RSMo.
D. 
Required Documents. Each application for a renewal license shall be accompanied by the documents listed below. Failure to present all applicable items may be cause for denial of the application.
1. 
A copy of a valid Missouri driver's license or identification card for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer (depending on the business structure).
2. 
Proof of Missouri voter registration for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer.
3. 
A certificate of no tax due for the applicant issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue, dated within ninety (90) days of submission.
4. 
A copy of the paid personal property tax or real estate tax receipt for the applicant's sole owner, all partners, or the managing officer. A waiver or non-assessment will be accepted in lieu of the paid receipt if taxes were not owed the preceding year.
5. 
Any additional documents or information requested by the City Clerk or City Council as they may deem necessary to make a determination with respect to the qualification for renewal of a liquor license.
E. 
Procedure For Issuance.
1. 
Upon receipt by the City Clerk of an application for renewal of a license issued pursuant to this division, the City Clerk shall review the application to determine that it is complete, including all required documents, and accompanied by the appropriate fee for the license sought to be renewed.
2. 
Upon verifying receipt of a completed application, the City Clerk shall:
a. 
Present the application to the Police Department, which shall notify the City Clerk if the applicant is known to the Police Department to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, any state statutes, or if there is any other reason such applicant is not eligible for such license;
b. 
Present the application to the Public Works Department, which shall notify the City Clerk if the applicant or premises is known to the Public Works Department to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, any State statutes, or if there is any other reason such applicant is not eligible for such license; and
c. 
Present the application to the Finance Department for an investigation into whether the applicant has any outstanding financial obligation to the City. If the applicant has any unsatisfied financial obligations to the City, such application shall be returned to the applicant with the deficiencies or the obligations noted thereon.
3. 
Upon receipt of all reports provided for above, the application for renewal shall be reviewed by the City Clerk, who shall issue such renewal license on behalf of the City, provided:
a. 
Neither the Police Department nor the Public Works Department has set forth any reason which would justify denial of the license sought to be renewed; and
b. 
The City Clerk is satisfied that the applicant continues to maintain all of the qualifications of a licensee required for the issuance of a license and is not aware of any other information which would justify denial of the license sought to be renewed.
4. 
In the discretion of the City Clerk, any application for the renewal of an existing license may be transmitted to the City Council by the City Clerk for determination by the City Council whether such renewal should be granted consistent with the ordinances of the City. In such case, the City Council shall consider the application for renewal at its next regular meeting.
5. 
In the event the application for renewal of an existing license is denied by the City Clerk, such denial, the reasons therefor, and notice of appeal rights shall be set forth in writing and delivered by certified U.S. mail to the applicant, and a copy thereof submitted to the City Council. Any applicant may appeal such decision to the City Council by giving notice of such appeal in writing and delivering such notice to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the applicant's receipt of the denial notice.
6. 
In the event of an appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a hearing before the City Council and shall give not less than ten (10) days' written notice specifying the time, date and place of the hearing. Notice may be accomplished by personal delivery, certified U.S. mail, or by posting on the licensed premises.
7. 
The City Council shall conduct a hearing with respect to any appeals it receives from a determination by the City Clerk not to renew an existing license. The applicant may be represented by counsel at such hearing. At such hearing, the City Clerk shall put before the Council such evidence as the City Clerk believes is relevant to the determination not to renew the license. The applicant may then put on such evidence before the City Council as the applicant believes supports the granting of such renewal. All witnesses who testify with respect to the pending application shall be sworn under oath, and the proceedings shall be recorded by a qualified court reporter. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply.
F. 
Considerations For Renewal. In addition to considering whether the licensee has failed to maintain all of the qualifications required to hold a license, the following may be considered by the City Clerk or the City Council in determining whether an application for renewal should be denied:
1. 
Whether the licensee has failed to report a change in ownership in the business or change in management or control of the business that has occurred in the current license year;
2. 
Whether the licensed premises has changed the character of the surrounding neighborhood or interfered with or been detrimental to the rights or interests of the neighboring community;
3. 
Whether lewd and indecent conduct, including, but not limited to, public urination, exhibited by persons frequenting the licensed premises or by the licensee or their employees, servants or agents, has occurred on the licensed premises or in the immediate vicinity thereof;
4. 
Whether crimes or City ordinance violations have been committed upon or in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises by persons frequenting the premises or by the licensee or their employees, servants or agents;
5. 
The frequency of disturbances or other incidents upon or in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises by persons frequenting the premises that have required police presence, response, investigation or other action;
6. 
Whether the licensee has allowed or permitted any type of use or entertainment on or about the licensed premises which is in violation of the City's ordinances;
7. 
Whether the sale of illegal drugs or controlled substances or illegal gambling has occurred upon or in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises by persons frequenting the premises or by the licensee or their employees, servants or agents;
8. 
Other factors which, due to the character of the surrounding neighborhood or of the licensed premises, would be relevant to the determination of whether renewal of a license or permit would interfere with or be detrimental to the rights or interests of the neighboring community;
9. 
Whether the licensee or any employee of the licensee has been charged with, plead guilty to, or been convicted of violations of the City's ordinances related to the operation of the licensed business or premises for which the license is issued;
10. 
Whether the licensee has received prior notice of violations of the City's ordinances or of other factors which may not justify renewal;
11. 
Whether the licensee has timely complied with all requirements for and completed the process for renewal of the license; and
12. 
Whether the licensee has implemented or proposes to implement measures to maintain quiet and security in conjunction with the licensed premises.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Following issuance of a license under this Chapter, whether original or a renewal, the licensee is required to promptly report to the City Clerk all material changes to the application for the license, including, without limitation, changes affecting the licensee's eligibility to hold a license and any change of managing officer.
B. 
If the managing officer reflected on an application vacates the position or becomes ineligible to serve as managing officer, the licensee is required to file a change in managing officer form to be provided by the City designating a new managing officer within fifteen (15) days of such change. Each change in managing officer form shall be filed with the City Clerk on a form to be provided by the City and be signed and sworn to by the new managing officer. The form shall be accompanied by the following documents:
1. 
A copy of a valid Missouri driver's license or identification card.
2. 
Proof of Missouri voter registration.
3. 
If the managing officer of an entity was born outside the U.S., a copy of that individual's naturalization certificate or valid U.S. passport.
4. 
A copy of the paid personal property tax or real estate tax receipt for the managing officer.
5. 
A criminal records check waiver.
6. 
A recent photograph of the managing officer without a hat or sunglasses. (Two (2) inches by two (2) inches.)
7. 
A copy of any additional document necessary to prove that the managing officer satisfies the qualifications set forth in Section 311.060, RSMo.; and this Chapter.
8. 
Any additional documents or information requested by the City Clerk as he/she may deem necessary to make a determination with respect to the qualification for a liquor license.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Suspension Or Revocation Of License — When — Manner. The City Council may suspend or revoke the license of any person or entity for cause shown. In such cases the City Clerk shall schedule a hearing before the City Council not less than ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the revocation or suspension, and prior to the hearing the Clerk shall give not less than ten (10) days' written notice specifying grounds for the suspension or revocation thereof to the licensee of the grounds upon which the license is sought to be revoked or suspended and the time, date and place of the hearing. Notice may be accomplished by personal delivery, certified U.S. mail, or by posting on the licensed premises. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Section 600.120 of this Chapter.
B. 
Grounds For Suspension Or Revocation. A license may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Violating any of the provisions of this Chapter, Chapter 311 or 312, RSMo., or any ordinance of the City;
2. 
Failing to obtain or keep a license from the State Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control;
3. 
Failing to maintain all of the qualifications required for a license;
4. 
Making a false statement in an application for an original license or renewal under this Chapter;
5. 
Failing to promptly report to the City Clerk any material changes in the information submitted in or with an application or renewal for a license under this Chapter;
6. 
Failing to promptly report to the City Clerk any changes affecting the licensee's eligibility to hold a license;
7. 
Failing to promptly file a change in managing officer form if the managing officer reflected on the application or renewal vacates the position or becomes ineligible to serve as managing officer;
8. 
Failing to keep an orderly place of business;
9. 
Selling, offering for sale, possessing or knowingly permitting the consumption on the licensed premises of any kind of intoxicating liquors, the sale, possession or consumption of which is not authorized under the license;
10. 
Selling, offering for sale, possessing or knowingly permitting the consumption of any intoxicating liquor which has not been inspected and labeled according to the laws of the State of Missouri; or
11. 
Selling, giving, or otherwise supplying intoxicating liquor to:
a. 
Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years,
b. 
Any person during unauthorized hours on the licensed premises,
c. 
A habitual drunkard or to any person who is under or apparently under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or
d. 
Any person on the licensed premises during a term of suspension as ordered by the City Council.
C. 
Automatic Revocation/Suspension. A license shall be revoked automatically if the licensee's State liquor license is revoked or if the licensee is convicted in any court of any violation of Chapter 311 or Chapter 312, RSMo., or of any felony violation of Chapter 195, RSMo., in the course of business. A license shall be suspended automatically if the licensee's State liquor license is suspended, and the suspension shall be for a term not less than that imposed by the State.
D. 
Effect Of Suspension. No person whose license shall have been suspended by order of the City Council shall sell or give away any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer during the time such suspension is in effect. Any licensee desiring to keep premises open for the sale of food or merchandise during the period of suspension shall display the City Council's order of suspension in a conspicuous place on the premises so that all persons visiting the premises may readily see the same.
E. 
Effect Of Revocation. No person whose license shall have been revoked by order of the City Council shall sell or give away any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer. Any person whose license issued under this Chapter has been revoked shall be eligible to apply and be qualified for a new license or permit five (5) years after the date of the revocation. If the City Council denies the request for a new license, the person may not submit a new application for five (5) years from the date of the denial. If the application is approved, the person shall pay all fees required by law for the license.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Testimony — Evidence. Hearings before the City Council shall be in the nature of informal investigations. Testimony of witnesses and other evidence pertinent to the inquiry may be taken in such hearings, and all proceedings in such hearings shall be recorded.
B. 
Witnesses — How Summoned. Subpoenas may be issued by the City Council for any person whose testimony is desired at any hearing. Such subpoenas may be served and returns thereon made by any agent and in the same manner as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil suits in the Circuit Courts of this State. The City Council also may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the production of documents or other items pertaining to the subject of the inquiry.
C. 
Witnesses To Be Sworn. Before any witness shall testify in any such hearing, he/she shall be sworn to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.
D. 
Decision — Suspension Or Revocation. If the evidence supports a finding that the license should be revoked or suspended pursuant to Section 600.110 of this Chapter, the City Council shall issue a written order which shall include specific findings of fact setting forth the grounds for the action taken. If the evidence fails to support a finding that the license should be revoked or suspended, then no such order shall be issued.
E. 
Appeal. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by a decision of the City Council may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court as provided in Chapter 536, RSMo., provided such appeal is filed within ten (10) days of the date of the City Council's decision. The City Council may delay the implementation of its order pending appeal.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Persons Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older May Sell Or Handle Liquor Or Beer, When.
1. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, no person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall sell or assist in the sale or dispensing of intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer.
2. 
In any place of business licensed in accordance with this Chapter, persons at least eighteen (18) years of age may stock, arrange displays, operate the cash register or scanner connected to a cash register, accept payment for, and sack for carry-out intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer. Delivery of intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer away from the licensed business premises cannot be performed by anyone under the age of twenty-one (21) years. Any licensee who employs any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, as authorized by this Subsection, shall, when at least fifty percent (50%) of the licensee's gross sales does not consist of non-alcoholic sales, have an employee twenty-one (21) years of age or older on the licensed premises during all hours of operation.
3. 
Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older may, when acting in the capacity of a waiter or waitress, accept payment for or serve intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in places of business which sell food for consumption on the premises if at least fifty percent (50%) of all sales in those places consists of food; provided that nothing in this Section shall authorize persons under twenty-one (21) years of age to mix or serve across the bar intoxicating beverages or non-intoxicating beer.
B. 
Sales To Minor — Exceptions. No licensee, his/her employee, or any other person shall procure for, sell, vend, give away or otherwise supply any intoxicating liquor in any quantity whatsoever to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, except that this Section shall not apply to the parent or guardian of the minor nor to the supplying of intoxicating liquor to a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years for medical purposes only or to the administering of such intoxicating liquor to such person by a duly licensed physician. No person shall be denied a license or renewal of a license issued under this Chapter solely due to a conviction for unlawful sale or supply to a minor while serving in the capacity as an employee of a licensed establishment.
C. 
Misrepresentation Of Age By Minor To Obtain Liquor — Use Of Altered Driver's License, Passport Or I.D. Cards, Penalties.
1. 
No person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall represent, for the purpose of purchasing, asking for or in any way receiving any intoxicating liquor, that he/she has attained the age of twenty-one (21) years, except in cases authorized by law.
2. 
In addition to Subsection (C)(1) of this Section, no person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall use a reproduced, modified or altered chauffeur's license, motor vehicle operator's license, identification card issued by any uniformed service of the United States, passport or identification card established in Section 302.181, RSMo., for the purpose of purchasing, asking for or in any way receiving any intoxicating liquor.
D. 
Minors In Possession Of Intoxicating Liquor, Non-Intoxicating Beer. Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who purchases or attempts to purchase, or has in his/her possession, any intoxicating beer as defined in Section 600.010 is in violation of this Section.
E. 
For purposes of prosecution under this Section, a manufacturer-sealed container describing that there is intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer therein need not be opened or the contents therein tested to verify that there is intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in such container. The alleged violator may allege that there was no intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in such container, but the burden of proof of such allegation is on such person, as it shall be presumed that such a sealed container describing that there is intoxicating liquor, or any non-intoxicating beer therein contains intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
Unlawful For Licensed Retailer To Purchase From Other Than Licensed Wholesaler. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to purchase any intoxicating liquor except from, by or through a duly licensed wholesale liquor dealer in this State. It shall be unlawful for such retail liquor dealer to sell or offer for sale any intoxicating liquor purchased in violation of the provisions of this Section.
B. 
Any retailer licensed pursuant to this Chapter shall not:
1. 
Sell intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer with an alcohol content of less than five percent (5%) by weight to the consumer in an original carton received from the wholesaler that has been mutilated, torn apart or cut apart; or
2. 
Repackage intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer with an alcohol content of less than five percent (5%) by weight in a manner misleading to the consumer or that results in required labeling being omitted or obscured.
C. 
Mixing Liquor With Drugs Prohibited. No licensee, or any other person, shall for any purpose whatsoever mix or permit or cause to be mixed with any intoxicating liquor kept for sale, sold or supplied by him/her as a beverage any drug or form of methyl alcohol or impure form of alcohol.
D. 
Unlawful To Sell Unlabeled Liquor — Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any intoxicating liquor which has not been inspected and labeled according to the provisions of the Liquor Control Law of Missouri, and any such person upon conviction shall have his/her license revoked and shall be ineligible to receive any subsequent liquor license for a period of two (2) years thereafter.
E. 
Only Those Liquors Authorized By License To Be Kept On Premises.
1. 
It shall be unlawful for any licensee licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises to keep in or upon the premises described in such license any intoxicating liquor other than the kind of liquor expressly authorized to be sold by such licensee.
2. 
Any retailer licensed pursuant to this Chapter shall not:
a. 
Sell intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer with an alcohol content of less than five percent (5%) by weight to the consumer in an original carton received from the wholesaler that has been mutilated, torn apart or cut apart; or
b. 
Repackage intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer with an alcohol content of less than five percent (5%) by weight in a manner misleading to the consumer or that results in required labeling being omitted or obscured.
F. 
Persons Apparently Intoxicated Not To Be Provided With Intoxicating Liquor Or Non-Intoxicating Beer. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, or his/her employee or agent, to sell or supply intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer, or permit such to be sold or supplied, to a habitual drunkard or to any person who is under or apparently under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
G. 
Drinking In Public Places Prohibited.
1. 
For purposes of this Section, the term "public place" shall mean any public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, thoroughfare or other public way of the City, or any parking lot.
2. 
No person shall drink or ingest any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer in or on any public place.
3. 
No person shall possess or have under his/her control any unsealed glass, bottle, can or other open container of any type containing any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer while in or upon any public place.
4. 
No person shall possess or have under his/her control any unsealed glass, bottle, can or other open container of any type containing any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating beer while within or on any motor vehicle while the same is being operated upon, or parked or standing in or upon, any public place. Any person operating a motor vehicle shall be deemed to be in possession of an open container contained within the motor vehicle he/she has control of whether or not he/she has actual physical possession of the open container.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any retail licensee, licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, wine or beer, or his/her employee to permit in, upon or about the licensed premises:
1. 
The performance of acts or simulated acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law;
2. 
The displaying of any portion of the areola of the female breast or failure to cover the entire areola and front of the breast with opaque clothing;
3. 
The actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling of the breast, buttocks, anus or genitals;
4. 
The actual or simulated displaying of the pubic hair, anus, vulva or genitals or failure to cover pubic hair, anus, vulva or genitals with opaque clothing;
5. 
Any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his/her genitals or anus or fails at any time to have and keep opaque clothing over all parts of his/her genitals and anus; and
6. 
The displaying of films, video or DVD programs or pictures depicting acts, the live performances of which are prohibited by this regulation or by any other law.
B. 
Additional unlawful acts for any retail licensee, licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, wine or beer, or his/her employee:
1. 
At no time, under any circumstances, shall any licensee or his/her employees immediately fail to prevent or suppress any violent quarrel, disorder, brawl, fight or other improper or unlawful conduct of any person upon the licensed premises, nor shall any licensee or his/her employees allow any indecent, profane or obscene language, song, entertainment, literature or advertising material upon the licensed premises.
2. 
In the event that a licensee or his/her employee knows or should have known, that an illegal or violent act has been committed on or about the licensed premises, they immediately shall report the occurrence to law enforcement authorities and shall cooperate with law enforcement authorities and agents of the Division of Liquor Control during the course of any investigation into an occurrence.
C. 
In addition to the licensee and/or his/her employee being subject to all penalties contained in Section 100.080 of this Code, violation of any act or any provision contained herein shall be grounds for the license of the licensee to be suspended or revoked.
[Ord. No. 9063, 4-28-2025]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person maintaining, owning or operating a commercial establishment located within the City, at which alcoholic beverages are offered for sale for consumption on the premises, to suffer or permit:
1. 
Any female employee or other female person engaged by the person maintaining, owning or operating such commercial establishment to provide entertainment, whether such person is paid or not, while on the premises of the commercial establishment, to expose to public view that area of the human breast including the nipple and areola;
2. 
Any female employee or other female person engaged by the person maintaining, owning or operating such commercial establishment to provide entertainment, whether such person is paid or not, while on the premises of the commercial establishment, to employ and to expose to public view any device or covering which is intended to give the appearance of or simulate such portions of the human female breast as described in Subsection (A)(1);
3. 
Any employee or other person engaged by the person maintaining, owning or operating such commercial establishment to provide entertainment, whether such person is paid or not, while on the premises of the commercial establishment, to expose to public view his/her genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or anal cleft or cleavage;
4. 
Any employee or other person engaged by the person maintaining, owning or operating such commercial establishment to provide entertainment, whether such person is paid or not, while on the premises of the commercial establishment, to employ and to expose to public view any device or covering which is intended to give the appearance of or simulate the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or anal cleft or cleavage;
5. 
Any employee or other person engaged by the person maintaining, owning or operating such commercial establishment to provide entertainment, whether such person is paid or not, to engage in public view in the actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling of the breasts, buttocks, anus, genitals or pubic area.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any female person, while on the premises of a commercial establishment located within the City at which alcoholic beverages are offered for sale for consumption on the premises, to expose to public view that area of the human female breast including the nipple and areola or to expose to public view any device or covering which is intended to give the appearance or simulate such areas of the female breast as described in this Section.
C. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, while on the premises of a commercial establishment located within the City at which alcoholic beverages are offered for sale for consumption on the premises, to expose to public view his/her genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or anal cleft or cleavage or to employ and to expose to public view any device or covering which is intended to give the appearance of or simulate the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or anal cleft or cleavage.
[Ord. No. 9172, 2-9-2026]
Failure to comply with any provision of this Chapter or any regulation, condition, or restriction imposed pursuant hereto, shall constitute a violation of this Code and, in addition to all penalties contained in Section 100.080 of this Code and any and all other remedies available at law or in equity, may result in the suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of any license issued hereunder.