Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations

5.20.136 Caterers; Events on Public Property.

A Caterer License shall allow the licensee to operate as a Caterer in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter; the Club and Drinking Establishment Act, K.S.A. 41-2601 et seq., and amendments thereto; and rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue.

In addition to other requirements under the Municipal Code, licensed Caterers desiring to cater an event on public property at which Alcoholic Liquor or Cereal Malt Beverage is sold, served, dispensed and consumed must apply in writing to the City Clerk for such authorization. Applications must include a diagram accurately describing the public property for the catered event, the dates of the event. If parking areas are included in the area designated for consumption, the applicant must clearly indicate how parking needs will be satisfied during the catered event. All applications shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police to insure the licensed Caterer has planned for and has available the necessary resources. The Chief of Police shall submit to the City Clerk in writing their review of the application which shall include all comments concerning public safety issues. The City Clerk will issue or deny a caterer’s license once the applicant has completed all application requirements, the applicant has paid the license tax set forth in O.P.M.C. 5.20.068, and the City Clerk has received the recommendations of the Chief of Police. The City Clerk shall notify the Chief of Police whenever a caterer’s license has been issued by the City Clerk and forward a copy of the license and application to the Chief of Police.

(History: Ord. CDC-3369 §17, 2022)

Effective on: 1/1/1901