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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ALCOHOL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND CHANGE THE LANGUAGE OF SECTION 6-30(e) AND MOVE THE ORIGINAL SUBSECTION (e) TO SUBSECTION (f) IN ARTICLE II PERMITS
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has established requirements for local alcohol permits in Chapter 6 Article II of the Code of Ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Jonesboro desires to add additional considerations to the approval process.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
SECTION ONE: That Ordinance 6-30 shall be amended and shall contain the following language:
(e) The council may consider the following items when granting a new alcohol permit, an application for transfer of location of alcohol permit, or change in business operation. Not every item is applicable in every application and therefore not every item is required to be given the same importance or weight in the council deliberations:
1. The desired location is adequately served with respect to existing establishments offering intoxicating beverages.
2. The establishment enhances the location in which they wish to be located and fits with current development in the area.
3. The originator of the non-profit organization under which the establishment is seeking the alcohol permit.
4. For existing licenses, the amount given to their designated non-profit purpose annually in either money or other tangible donations.
5. For existing licenses, any violations of state or local laws or ordinances occurring on the current premises.
6. Opposition or support comments from adjacent property owners or nearby area residents.
7. Comments or recommendations by city staff reviewing the application.
(f) Any denial of an application by the City Council may be appealed to Craighead County Circuit Court.
SECTION TWO: Provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any section, phrase, o...
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