§ 5-38. Location of establishments restricted.

(a)

Outside of municipalities and in unincorporated areas which are not divided into subdivisions with streets, blocks or sidewalks, no liquor or alcoholic beverage permit shall be granted for any premises situated within 500 feet or less in distance, of a building or property occupied exclusively as a church, synagogue, public library, public playground or school, except a school for business education conducted as a business college or school. In the said undeveloped rural areas the measurement to be taken shall be in a straight line from nearest point of property line to nearest point of the property line of premises; provided, however, that these restrictions shall not apply to any premises which is maintained as a bona fide hotel, railway car, or bona fide fraternal organization; and provided, further, that this restriction shall not apply to any premises licensed to deal in beverages authorized by this article for a period of one year prior to the enactment of this ordinance on April 10, 1995.

(b)

Any facility (bar, tavern, lounge, etc.) selling alcoholic beverages in a residential area in open containers for consumption on premises within 500 feet of any adjacent property shall have written, notarized consent of adjacent property owners. If said facility does not meet the requirements of this ordinance, permit will be prohibited. This excludes convenience stores or any facility selling packaged liquor which will not be consumed on premises. This does not apply to any facility that is already permitted.

(c)

The written, notarized consent of adjacent property owners shall be submitted as part of the application to the sheriff's office for beer, wine and liquor permit.

(Ord. No. 05-06, 3-28-05; Ord. No. 07-39, 5-14-07)

State law reference

Location of business limited, R.S. 26:81 and 281.