§ 6-10. Standards for city council recommendations for denial, nonrenewal, or revocation of an alcoholic liquor license.

(a)

Pursuant to the authority granted by section 17 of Act No. 8 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, Extra Session (MCL 436.17, MSA 18.987), as amended, the city council may recommend to the liquor control commission denial of an application for a new alcoholic liquor license, denial of the transfer of location of an existing license, denial of the renewal of an existing license, or revocation of an existing license. Prior to making any such recommendation for the denial of transfer, the denial of renewal or the revocation of any such existing license, the city council shall hold a public hearing, after due notice to the licensee of the hearing and the reasons for the proposed recommendations, at which hearing the licensee may present evidence and testimony and confront adverse witnesses. The licensee shall be provided with a written statement of the findings of the city council based upon the evidence presented.

(b)

Any recommendation to the liquor control commission by the city council pursuant to this section shall be based upon a finding that the applicant or the licensee has engaged in, or has permitted to occur on or involving the licensed premises any one or more of the following:

(1)

The consumption of spirits, if licensed to sell only beer or wine, or both beer and wine.

(2)

Dancing or live entertainment open to the public, with or without an admission charge, unless holding a valid dance or dance entertainment permit.

(3)

Any disorderly conduct or action which disturbs the peace and good order of the neighborhood.

(4)

Any frequenting by thieves, prostitutes or other disorderly persons.

(5)

Any gambling activity or the placing or using of any gambling apparatus or paraphernalia therein.

(6)

Any possession, sale, or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance.

(7)

Use of interior lighting which is insufficient to enable a person with average vision to clearly see all persons within the premises.

(8)

Any violation of the building code of the city.

(9)

Any violation of the fire code of the city.

(10)

Any violation of any other provision of this Code or state or federal law which is designed to protect the public health, safety or welfare or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to any such provision of this Code or of such state or federal law.

(11)

Serving alcoholic beverages to anyone at any time or in any manner which is prohibited by the state liquor law or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to such law.

(12)

Any failure to pay real or personal property taxes by March 1 of the year following the year in which such taxes were levied.

(Code 1965, § 9.140)