2014-571 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -571
An ordinance amending the limitation quota on the number of Class A Alcohol Licenses in the City of
Janesville.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 5.06.270 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is
hereby amended (this section governs fermented malt beverages sales in original packaging and
containers for consumption off - premises)):
5.06.270 Class A licenses — Issuance based on population — Exceptions - -- Exceeding
quota -- Location restrictions
A. The city may issue Class A licenses for the sale of fermented malt beverages for
premises within the municipality. A Class A license authorizes the retail sales of fermented malt
beverages for consumption off the premises where sold and in original packages and containers.
B. Not more than one Class A fermented malt beverage license may be issued for each
3,500 or fraction thereof of the population of the city according to the last decennial federal
census most recent official annual population estimate of the Wisconsin Department of
Administration, except as otherwise provided in this chapter:
C. Licenses issued to hotels having more than thirty rooms which are equipped and in use
for rental to guests as sleeping quarters shall not be counted in the number permitted under the
limitation in this section.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the Common Council may, by at least a
majority vote of all the members of the Common Council, grant a new retail Class A fermented malt
beverage license in excess of the quota set forth in subsection (B) above. Such license is not intended to
perpetually increase the quota, but rather to exceed the quota for reasons benefiting the community by
positively contributing to the local economy and by substantially improving the tax base until such time
as a Class A license is available as set forth in subsection (B) above. The quota may be exceeded if the
establishment meets all other provisions as set forth in this chapter and the following criteria shall be
met:
1. The applicant shall submit to the City Clerk a petition for exceeding quota. The petition
shall include a business plan of operation and the relevant experience, background, and
signatures of the individual, partners or directors, officers and agent of a corporation or
limited liability company, as well as the signature of the owner or owners of the building or
land and any and all other information required in Section 5.06.050;
2. The applicant shall supply proof of ownership, lease, or an option to purchase or
lease land or a building that is properly zoned for the proposed venture;
3. The Alcohol License Advisory Committee shall review the application, the reports of
impacted departments, and all other information before it and make a recommendation to
the Common Council.
DE. A Class A fermented malt beverage license may be issued only to a person who is also
applying for a retail Class A license to sell intoxicating liquor.
SECTION II. Section 5.06.410 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended (this section governs intoxicating liquor sales in original packaging and containers for
consumption off - premises):
5.06.410 Class A licenses — Issuance based on population — Exceptions -- Exceeding quota
— Location restrictions
A. The city may issue Class A licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor for premises within
the municipality. A Class A license authorizes the retail sales of intoxicating liquor for consumption off
the premises where sold and in original packages and containers.
B. Not more than one Class A intoxicating liquor license may be issued for each 3,500 or
fraction thereof of the population of the city according to the - .... . ., most recent
official annual population estimate of the Wisconsin Department of Administration, except as
otherwise provided in this chapter.
C. Licenses issued to hotels having more than thirty rooms which are equipped and in use for
rental to guests as sleeping quarters shall not be counted in the number permitted under the limitation in
this section.
D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the Common Council may, by at least a
majority vote of all the members of the Common Council, grant a new retail Class A intoxicating liquor
license in excess of the quota set forth in subsection (B) above. Such license is not intended to
perpetually increase the quota, but rather to exceed the quota for reasons benefiting the community by
positively contributing to the local economy and by substantially improving the tax base until such time
as a Class A license is available as set forth in subsection (B) above. The quota may be exceeded if the
establishment meets all other provisions as set forth in this chapter and the following criteria shall be
met:
1. The applicant shall submit to the City Clerk a petition for exceeding quota. The petition
shall include a business plan of operation and the relevant experience, background and
signatures of the individual, partners or directors, officers and agent of a corporation or
limited liability company, as well as the signature of the owner or owners of the building or
land and any and all other information required in Chapter 5.06.050;
2. The applicant shall supply proof of ownership, lease, or an option to purchase or
lease land or a building that is properly zoned for the proposed venture;
3. The Alcohol License Advisory Committee shall review the application, the reports of
impacted departments, and all other information before it and make a recommendation to
the Common Council.
DE. A Class A intoxicating liquor license may be issued only to a person who is also applying
for a retail Class A license to sell fermented malt beverages.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, the public
health, welfare, safety, peace and tranquility of the City so requiring.
ADOPTED: July 28, 2014 Motion by: Kealy
Second by: Liebert
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
frh Bobzien X
Farrell X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Fitzgerald X
Kealy X
ATTEST:
Liebert X
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Marklein X
J Ann Wulf, ity Clerk- Treasur Severson X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Assistant City Attorney
Proposed by: Economic Development Department
Prepared by: Economic Development Department