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If you are considering locating a bar or restaurant in Scottsdale, it is important to
be aware of city license and zoning requirements (prior to committing to a
business location or submitting a liquor license application to the State.)
In some instances, bars may require a Conditional Use Permit that may take 4-6 months to
obtain.
City of Scottsdale licensing and zoning requirements:
| |
Use Permit (City Approval) |
Sales Tax License
(City Approval) |
Special City License
(City Approval) |
State Liquor License
(City Recommendation) |
Bars
(Sells/serves spirituous liquor) |
X |
X |
X |
X (series
6) |
Restaurants
(Sells/serves spirituous liquor; 40% of gross revenues must be
from food) |
|
X |
X |
X (series
12) |
Live Entertainment
(Live bands, DJs, comedians, etc.) |
X |
X |
|
|
After Hours
(Business that holds a liquor license and is open from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. |
X (Downtown
only) |
X |
X |
|