Number
031164
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND GORDON
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the issuance of special tavern dancing permits.
Sections
90-33-3 rc
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a procedure for the application for and the granting and denial of special tavern dancing permits. It requires those seeking special tavern dancing permits to apply for them to the city clerk no later than 45 days before the event for which the permit is sought is to be held. Applications are then referred to the common council member representing the district in which the premises for which the permit is sought is located. The common council member is given criteria based on which he or she may grant or deny each application. Applicants may appeal denials to the licensing committee of the common council.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 90-33-3 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
90-33. Kinds of Tavern Amusement, Dancing and Music Licenses.
3. SPECIAL TAVERN DANCING PERMIT.
a. A special permit authorizing dancing upon tavern premises may be issued to the holder of a tavern license by the city clerk, provided the license holder complies with all the provisions of this subsection. The city clerk shall notify the police department of the issuance of all permits issued pursuant to this subsection.
b. Any license holder desiring a special tavern dance permit shall apply for the permit not less than 45 days before the date for which the permit is sought. This application shall be made in writing on a form provided therefor by the city clerk. Each permit sought shall require a separate application. The completed application shall be referred to the common council member representing the district in which the premises for which the permit is sought is located. The common council member shall determine whether or not to gr...
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