§ 4-34. Prohibited issuances.

(a)

No license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued to the following:

(1)

Any establishment which is located within 300 yards of any substance abuse or training center or facility for the treatment of the mentally, emotionally or physically handicapped. Such distance is to be measured from the nearest wall or fence of any such center to the nearest wall or fence of the proposed place of business.

(2)

A grocery store, supermarket, meat market or any other like wholesale or retail establishment.

(3)

An automobile service station, gas station or garage.

(b)

No license shall be issued for a place unless the place is one devoted primarily to the sale of alcoholic beverages and is an appropriate location, considering the character of the premises, its surroundings and the wishes of the persons residing or owning property in the neighborhood.

(Code 1992, § 4-38; Ord. of 1-5-2015, § 1)