There shall be no inspection fee assessed for the initial two inspections during any license year. After the initial two inspections, the following fee schedule shall be applicable:
A. 
For first 30 seats: $150.
B. 
For each additional 20 seats (or fraction thereof): $50.
[Added 8-15-2024 by Ord. No. 1167]
A. 
Application procedure. An applicant seeking to file an application for the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license pursuant to this article shall submit the following:
(1) 
A written request to the Media Borough Manager for said transfer, which shall include the following minimum information:
(a) 
The name and location of the Media Borough business for which the transferred liquor license is intended.
(b) 
The name, home and business addresses, and home and business telephone numbers of any and all individuals having an interest in the business seeking the transferred license.
(c) 
The name and location of any other liquor licenses held by any of the named individuals with an interest in the business seeking the transferred license.
(d) 
The number of employees and the number and location of off-street parking spaces.
(e) 
The name and address of existing liquor licenses within 200 feet.
(f) 
A description of the proposed operation, including hours and days of operation and any proposed entertainment at the facility for which the transferred liquor license is sought.
(g) 
A copy of the completed application required by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, including the applicant's criminal history and any liquor code violations, shall be attached to the applicant's written request.
(h) 
A copy of a plot plan of the property for which the transferred liquor license is intended, drawn to an accurate scale, including the property dimensions, building size and setbacks from property lines, shall be attached to the applicant's written request.
(i) 
A complete description of the land uses within 500 feet of the subject site shall be attached to the applicant's written request.
(j) 
A floor plan including all seating, the location of kitchens, restrooms, and means of ingress and egress shall be attached to the applicant's written request.
(2) 
Filing fee. An applicant for the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license is hereby required to pay a fee to defray the costs of a public hearing thereon. Said fee shall be initially $1,500, and such fee may be revised from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council.
B. 
Public hearing.
(1) 
Upon receipt of the required information and required fee, the Borough will fix a date, time, and location for a public hearing to consider the application. The Borough will provide notice of the hearing as follows:
(a) 
Published once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Borough. Such notice shall state the time and place of any hearing or meeting and the particular nature of the matter to be considered. The first publication shall not be more than 30 days and the second publication shall not be less than seven days prior to the date of the hearing or meeting.
(b) 
By posting notice of said hearing in a conspicuous location on the property at least one week prior to the hearing.
(2) 
In considering whether the applicant's request for the transfer of a liquor license into the Borough would affect the welfare, health, peace and morals of the Borough or residents, the Borough Council may consider any or all of the following:
(a) 
Information contained within the application as required hereinabove.
(b) 
Number and nature of police incident reports over the past 12 months at the location where the license will be located.
(c) 
Nature of any other business with a liquor license in which the applicant has ownership or a financial interest.
(d) 
Reports and recommendations from the Borough Manager, Solicitor, and staff.
(e) 
The total number of liquor licenses in the Borough.
(f) 
The closest location of any existing liquor license.
(g) 
Proximity to any church, hospital, school, charitable organization, if known, public playground, or other institution.
(h) 
Concerns expressed by area residents, businesses and civic groups, or other interested or affected party regarding the impact upon the welfare, peace, and morals of the Borough or residents.
C. 
Approval or disapproval of application. Within 45 days of the Borough's receipt of a completed application requesting an intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license, the Borough Council shall render a decision by resolution to approve or disapprove the applicant's request. The Borough Solicitor will forward the resolution, together with a written report setting forth the basis to approve or disapprove the application. In approving an application, the Borough Council reserves the right to impose conditions which the applicant shall accept and agree to by signing an affidavit in a form acceptable to the Borough. Any change or deviation in the applicant's plan inconsistent with the approval granted shall require a new application and payment of a filing fee and further review and approval by the Borough Council consistent with the terms of this article.