§ 12.5-178. Preclearance letter may be required of existing businesses.

(a)

A preclearance letter may be required of any late night establishment in existence prior to January 1, 2017 as a condition of continued or renewed operation of such establishment in the event of the occurrence of any of the following, it being unlawful for any person to continue operating such establishment in the absence of such letter if required. The late night establishment must also operate in compliance with all other laws and regulations.

(1)

When circumstances exist permitting the county to revoke or refuse to renew a business license;

(2)

When circumstances exist providing a basis for the pursuit of a public nuisance action; or

(3)

When police calls or visits to the establishment or premises, in response to complaints, or resulting in discovery, of illegal drug use or activity, excessive noise, litter and debris, vandalism, theft, robbery, burglary, breaking and entering, gambling, assault, fighting, disorderly conduct, breaches of the peace, shooting, malicious damage to property, public intoxication, service of alcohol to underage persons, loitering, prostitution, assignation, or lewdness, or other state or federal felony criminal activities exceed four (4) times in any four-week period.

(Ord. No. 92-16, § 5, 1-10-17)