19.01.130 License; Location of

No license shall be issued to or transferred to any person, firm, or corporation to engage in the sale of beer or alcoholic beverages within the Reservation without approval as to the location of said licensed business by the Tribal Council. The application for approval shall be in writing filed with the Council. Public hearing shall then be had of said application, upon notice published in the official minutes of the Tribal Council two (2) times, the first publication to be at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing date set for hearing said application. At the time of hearing, the Tribal Council shall in its discretion determine if said location is in harmony with the public interest and welfare of the community, and shall consider among other things the following factors:

(a) The convenience of police regulation.

(b) Public health and sanitation.

(c) Proximity of other licensed businesses.

(d) Proximity of schools, churches, funeral homes, public buildings, or buildings used by or for minors.

(e) Any protests of neighboring property owners or occupants.

(f) Zoning regulations.

(g) Proposed on or off sale, or both of licensee.

(h) Interference with, or proximity to residential property.

(i) Interference with neighboring property.

(j) Suitability of premises for sale of beer, liquor or alcoholic beverages.

(k) Public convenience and necessity.