A. The application is incomplete;

B. The applicant neglects or refuses to provide in a timely manner any information reasonably requested by the police chief or council;

C. The applicant provides false or misleading information to the police chief, council or any City employee;

D. Public opinion weighs against the application. Public opinion may be received by written or oral comment. Public opinion will be evaluated in light of the reasons expressed and the extent to which the persons expressing it are likely to be affected by the issuance of the license. Greater weight will be given to opinions of persons residing, working or owning a business within a one-half mile radius of the premises. The number of persons expressing support or opposition will not, in and of itself, be controlling;

E. The applicant’s premises and the area nearby are heavily frequented by persons under 21 years of age unaccompanied by adults;

F. The applicant has been convicted of violating any of the alcoholic liquor laws of this state, general or local, or has been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

G. The applicant uses controlled substances or alcoholic beverages to excess;

H. The applicant is not of good repute or moral character;

I. The applicant has maintained, or allowed to exist a noisy, lewd, or disorderly establishment, or an establishment which creates or is a public nuisance under the ordinances of the City or laws of the State;

J. The applicant’s premises are not maintained in good repair, both interior and exterior, and kept clean and free of litter, rubbish or dirt;

K. The applicant’s premises are unsanitary;

L. The applicant or applicant’s premises fail to conform to, abide by, or comply with, City ordinances or regulations or state laws and regulations;

M. The applicant’s premises place unreasonable and/or excessive demand on City services, including law enforcement;

N. There are sufficient licensed premises in the locality set out in the application and the license is not demanded by public interest or convenience. If a reduction in dispenser licenses is warranted, the council may make a decision based on reasonable comparisons of services, facilities and economic benefit to the area.

O. There is any other reason, which in the opinion of the council, based on public health, safety, welfare, convenience or necessity, warrants an adverse recommendation. [BC 5.02.240, added by Ordinance No. 3310, 1/4/83]