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Plymouth City Code 1206.11 1206.11. Hearing Required for New Licenses. A public hearing for the issuance of a license for a new premises, or for a different licensee at the same premises, shall be preceded by ten (10) days' published notice and ten (10) days' posted notice at City Hall and on the premises to be licensed. In addition, the public hearing for the issuance of a license for a new premises shall also be preceded by a ten (10) days' mailed notice to all owners of property located within five hundred (500) feet of the boundaries of the property on which the business that is the subject of the application is located. A public hearing is not required for temporary license applications. 1206.12. Information Considered for License Approval. The City Council shall consider the following in addition to conformity with state statutes and city ordinances in determining whether a new or renewal license shall be granted: A. The investigative and staff report submitted by the Police Department and City Clerk; B. Information received through the public hearing process; C. Whether the applicant has or will take affirmative action to minimize public safety problems commonly associated with on-sale liquor establishments, including but not limited to DWI drivers, illegal sale to minors, disturbing the peace, etc.; D. Any other relevant information. 1206.13. Granting or Transfer of License. A. Applicant. A license shall be issued to the applicant only, and no license shall be transferred except as provided in this Chapter. B. Premises. Each license shall be issued only for the exact rooms and square footage described in the application. A license is valid only in the compact and contiguous building or structure situated on the premises described in the license, and all transactions relating to a sale under such license must take place within such building or structure. C. Building Under Construction. When a license is granted for a premises where the building is under construction or otherwise not ready for occupancy, the City Clerk shall not issue the license until notified by the Building Official that the building is ready for occupancy. D. Death of Licensee. In the event of the death of a person holding a license, the personal representative of that person shall be allowed to continue to operate the business within the terms of the license for a period not to exceed 90 days after the death of the licensee. 1206.14. Corporations. Partnerships. or Associations. A. All corporations, partnerships, and associations must designate an Operating Manager. The Operating Manager must be a person working full-time at the licensed premises who is in charge of day-to-day liquor sales.