As described above, the remonstrance must describe how the business’ location or permittee are unsuitable for a permit. Examples of such reasons, except for grocery store beer permits, may include:
- Premise is located close to churches, schools, or charitable institutions and will have a negative impact on their operations;
- Premise will have a negative impact on a neighborhood;
- The number of other permitted premises in the area is such that adding an additional permit is detrimental to the public interest;
- The business has been conducted in a lewd, disorderly or disruptive manner;
- The business does not have a right to operate in the premise; or
- Any other reason as described by state or federal law that justifies refusal of a permit
NOTE: The Liquor Control Commission cannot hear an issue that is controlled by local zoning.
To learn more, view our Remonstrances page