Number
070107
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
An ordinance relating to special party permits and licensed alcohol beverage premises.
Sections
81-114.8 cr
81-121 rp
90-33-3-0 am
90-33-3-a am
90-33-3-b-0 am
90-33-3-b-2 am
90-33-3-e am
90-33-3-f am
90-33-3-g am
90-33-3-h am
90-33-3-i am
Analysis
This ordinance provides for special party permits for persons holding a Class “B” tavern, Class “B” fermented malt beverage or Class “C” wine license. Currently, such special permits are only available for dancing. This ordinance treats the application and approval procedures for special party permits in the same manner as is currently provided in the code for special dancing permits.
A special party permit authorizes the permittee to give, permit, produce, present, conduct and offer entertainment or exhibitions consisting of music, dancing, singing, floor shows and cabaret performances upon the licensed premises. The period of entertainment or exhibitions authorized by a special permit does not exceed a day of licensed operation. No more than 20 special party permits for amusement or dancing may be issued for the same premises in any license year. Not more than 4 special permits may be issued for a premises in any calendar month.
Procedures include:
Applications are to be made in writing not less than 45 days prior to the day of the event.
The application is referred to the common council member representing the district in which the premises is located.
Factors involving public health, safety and welfare are to be considered by the council member who may approve or deny the application.
Adverse decisions may be appealed to the licensing committee. If the applicant appears at the committee hearing, an adverse decision may be appealed to the full common council.
The city clerk may issue a permit when the application is made less than 45 days prior to the day of the event upon waiver by the applicant of his or her right to a...
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