Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO)
Before engaging in the business of alcoholic beverages, all wholesale and retail dealers shall obtain from the City a current permit to conduct such business. No person shall, sell, barter, exchange, allow any person to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises, or do any other act for which a permit is required without first having obtained such permit.
Liquor & Beer License
Requirements for a liquor and beer license vary if you are a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Processing of the license application will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Fees are paid to the Revenue division which will issue the license.
Liquor licenses may be purchased for one or two years (except for bars and liquor stores will are annual renewals). No business can operate on a previous owner's license. Licenses cannot be moved to another address. Business must have a state and a city license before operating. Each new owner must apply for a new certificate of occupancy.