§ 5.08.040. Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns.

(a)

For purposes of this chapter, bars, cocktail lounges and taverns shall mean businesses as defined in section 22.80.020 of this Code.

(b)

In addition to the information prescribed by section 5.04.020, the application for a license for a bar, cocktail lounge or tavern shall include:

(1)

The complete standard regulatory business license application including the names and addresses of all responsible operators, managers, and property owner;

(2)

A certified copy of all valid alcohol beverage control (ABC) permits, licenses, and conditions of operation;

(3)

Security plan requirements. Applicants for businesses that serve alcohol with an occupancy load of 50 or greater are required to submit a security plan. All submitted security plans shall be reviewed and are subject to the approval of the director or his or her designee; and

(4)

A set of plans stamped "approved" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department which identifies the use and the square footage of the establishment.

(c)

Operating requirements.

(1)

Manager required. Any bar, cocktail lounge or tavern shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager and supervise employees and independent contractors at all times during which the business is operating.

(2)

Facility operators. Licensees shall maintain their operations pursuant to the security plan approved by the community development director and within the standards required by the department of alcoholic beverage control.

(3)

Display of licenses. The business owner shall display the business license in a prominent and visible location.

(4)

Complaints. An employee of each business owner licensee shall be appointed to address, during hours of operation, all complaints. The name and phone number of the employee shall be posted adjacent to the business license. The business owner licensee shall make reasonable efforts to address each complaint. The licensee shall keep a log of all complaints and follow-up and shall make the information available to city staff upon request.

(5)

Alcoholic beverages. All new employees of business owner licensees serving alcohol to patrons shall enroll in a certified training program for the responsible service of alcohol. The training shall be offered to new employees on no less than a quarterly basis.

(6)

Merchandise sales. No business owner licensee shall sell merchandise except inside the establishment.

(7)

Open doors. No door of any business may be propped open after 6:00 p.m., except for the period during which goods are being delivered to the establishment, and then only if continuously attended by an employee of the business owner.

(8)

Designated driver signs. Signs recommending the use of a "designated driver" shall be posted at all bar areas and at the entrance and exits to the establishment. The signs shall measure at least six inches by six inches.

(9)

Joint responsibility for violations and noise control. Violations of this subsection (c) and violations of the noise control ordinance set forth in chapter 8.12 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code by either the business owner promote, shall be grounds for revocation of the business license.

(10)

All security personnel must have a California Guard Card and/or must possess a certificate of completion from a Penal Code 832 course instruction within six months of employment.

(Ord. No. 09(2007), § 1, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 01(2010), § 6, 1-19-10; Ord. No. 02(2010), § 6, 2-2-10)