The application for such license together with such information and certificate as is required by this chapter to be attached thereto shall be referred to the police department or law enforcement officials of the city for inspection and report. Before a beer retailer license may be granted by the city council, the police department shall conduct an investigation and may hold public hearings for the purpose of gathering information and making recommendations to the city council as to whether or not a license should be granted. The police department shall forward the information and recommendations described in this section to the city council to aid in the city council's determination.
Before issuing a beer retailer license, the city council shall determine that the applicant has complied with all basic qualifications and requirements for making application for a license and that the application is complete. The city council shall also consider the locality within which the proposed on-premises beer retailer outlet is located, including physical characteristics such as: (a) the condition of the premises; (b) square footage; and (c) parking availability. The city council should also consider operational factors such as: (a) tourist traffic; (b) proximity to and density of other state stores, package agencies, and licensed outlets; (c) demographics; (d) population served; and (e) the extent of and proximity to any community location. The city council shall consider the applicant's ability to manage and operate a beer retailer license, including management experience, past beer retailer experience, and the type of management scheme employed by the outlet. The city council shall also consider the nature or type of beer retailer operation of the proposed licensee and any other factors or circumstances the city council considers necessary.
In addition, said law enforcement officials shall check the criminal history record of the applicant and partners, directors, members and officers of the applicant and shall report whether the applicant or any partner or director or member with 20 percent or more interest has been convicted of a felony or of any violation of any law of the state of Utah or provision of this code relating to alcoholic beverages or keeping a gambling or disorderly house, or who has pleaded guilty to or has forfeited his bail on a charge of having committed a felony or having violated any such law or ordinance.
(Ord. 22-247 § 15, 2022)