[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Oconomowoc
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as Sec. 12.01 of the 1986 Town Code]
[Added 8-21-1989]
The fee for adult oriented establishments shall be $500 per
year; $100 late fee.
Fees for licenses issued under Chapter 96, Amusement Devices and Arcades, shall be as follows:
[Added 12-21-1998]
The fee for cigarettes or tobacco products shall be $25.
Fees for licenses issued under Chapter 272, Transient Merchants, shall be as follows: direct sellers investigation fee: $25.
[Amended 11-18-1991; 3-10-2003]
[Amended 4-16-1990; 12-1-2003]
Fees for licenses issued under Chapter 166, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages, shall be as follows:
A.
Retail Class "A" fermented malt beverage license: $25 per year.
B.
Retail Class "B" fermented malt beverage license: $100 per year.
[Amended 8-7-2006]
(1)
Special event (picnic): $5 per day.
C.
Wholesaler's fermented malt beverage license: $25.
D.
Retail "Class A" intoxicating liquor license: $500.
E.
Retail "Class B" intoxicating liquor license: $500.
F.
Reserve Class B intoxicating liquor license. The fee for initial issuance of a reserve Class B intoxicating liquor license is hereby established at $10,000 plus the fee specified in Subsection B above.
[Added 7-20-1998]
H.
Provisional operator's license: $15.
[Added 8-5-1991]
Fees for licenses issued under Chapter 200, Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, shall be as follows:
The fee for public dances and dance halls shall be $5.
[Adopted as Secs. 12.02 and 12.15 of the 1986 Town Code]
No person shall engage in any trade, profession, business or
privilege in the Town for which a license or permit is required by
any provision of this Code without first obtaining such license or
permit from the Town in the manner provided in this article, unless
otherwise specifically provided.
Unless otherwise provided, application for a license or permit
shall be made in writing to the Town Clerk upon forms provided by
the Town, and the applicant shall state the location of the proposed
activity and such other facts as may be required for or be applicable
to the granting of such a license or permit.
The fees required for any license or permit shall be paid at
the office of the Town Clerk before the granting of the license or
permit. No fee paid shall be refunded unless the license or permit
is denied.
All required bonds shall be executed by two sureties or a surety
company and be subject to the approval of the Town Board. Where policies
of insurance are required, such policies shall be approved as to substance
and form by the Town Attorney. Satisfactory evidence of coverage by
bond or insurance shall be filed with the Town before the license
or permit is issued.
Where the approval of any Town or state officer is required
prior to the issuance of any license or permit, such approval shall
be presented to the Town before any license or permit is issued.
Licenses or permit certificates shall show the name of the licensee
or permittee, the date of issue, the activity licensed and the term
of the license or permit and shall be signed in the name of the Town
by the Chairman and Town Clerk and be impressed with the Town Seal.
The Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses and permits issued.
A.
Unless otherwise provided, the license year shall end on June 30
of each year.
B.
Where the issuance of licenses for a period of less than one year
is permitted, the effective date of such license shall commence with
the date of issuance.
C.
Permits shall be issued for the term set forth in the permit.
Every licensee or permittee shall carry his license or permit
certificate upon his person at all times when engaged in the activity
for which the license or permit was granted, except that where such
activity is conducted at a fixed place or establishment, the license
or permit certificate shall be exhibited at all times in some conspicuous
place in his place of business. The licensee or permittee shall exhibit
the license certificate when applying for a renewal and upon demand
of any police officer or person representing the issuing authority.
Unless otherwise provided, no license or permit shall be transferable
or assignable.
All determinations made by the Town Board shall be subject to
the provisions of Ch. 68, Wis. Stats.
Town officials may enter upon the premises where any licensed
or permitted activity is being conducted for the purpose of inspection
at any reasonable time.
A.
Except as otherwise provided, any license issued under this article and Chapters 91, 96, 100, 129, 166, 200 and 272 of the Town Code may be revoked for cause by the Town Board. No license shall be revoked except upon written verified complaint filed with the Town Board by the Chairman, a member of the Town Board, the Chief of Police or a resident of the Town. The licensee shall be served with a written copy of the charges and shall be given an opportunity to be heard before the Town Board. The licensee shall be given notice of such hearing, which shall be not more than 20 days nor less than five days after notice, except as otherwise agreed between the parties.
B.
At such hearing, the licensee shall be entitled to be represented
by counsel, shall have the right to present and cross-examine witnesses
and, upon request, may have subpoenas issued by the Chairman or presiding
officer of the Board to compel the attendance of witnesses.
C.
After hearing the evidence, the Board may revoke such license or
impose a limited period of suspension. The determination of the Board
shall be final, subject to review under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., provided
the licensee shall not be entitled to a further hearing unless granted
by the Town Board.
D.
The Police Department shall repossess any license revoked hereunder.
E.
If the licensee does not apply for a hearing within the time provided,
the license may be revoked by the Town Board.
In addition to the revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of any license issued under this chapter and Chapters 91, 96, 100, 129, 166, 200 and 272 of the Town Code, any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, of this Code.
