§ 18.60.040 — Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service

A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to regulate Alcoholic Beverage Sales associated with a restaurant or retail establishment consistent with relevant State and Federal law. The intent is to allow Alcoholic Beverage Sales in a way that is compatible with the primary use and surrounding existing uses. B. Permit Requirements. The Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service are allowed in certain commercial, mixed-use, and office and industrial zones as specified in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). C. Sales and Service Incidental to a Restaurant. Alcohol Sales and Service is allowed incidental to a restaurant, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), provided the alcohol sales and service use conforms to all of the following standards: 1. Alcohol is served only with meals at a restaurant, as defined in Article 8, which conforms to the requirements of this Zoning Code; and 2. Alcohol sales and service conforms to the requirements of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. D. Tasting Incidental to a Retail Establishment. Tasting of beer, wine, or spirits incidental to the retail sales of goods and merchandise is allowed, with Zoning Clearanceapproval, in compliance with this Zoning Code and all of the following additional provisions: 1. The use is incidental to a retail establishment with a floor area of not less than 25,000 square feet; 2. The use is limited to sampling beer, wine, or spirits sold or offered for sale by the retail establishment for off-site consumption; 3. The use occurs entirely within a designated area delineated by a rope, railing, or other temporary or permanent barrier; 4. The use does not occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or when the retail establishment is closed to the public; and 5. The use conforms to all requirements of the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.