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A. Conditional Use Permit Required. All grocery stores selling liquor shall be permitted only with a valid conditional use permit, which shall be subject to at least yearly review by the city council and which may contain but need not be limited to the following conditions:

1. The establishment’s total yearly alcohol sales make up no more than 25 percent of the establishment’s total yearly gross sales.

2. Prior to March 1st of each year, the establishment shall submit to the director of community development yearly financial statements for the prior calendar year or portion thereof if the establishment was not in business for the entire calendar year.

3. Alcoholic beverages, as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 23004, as that code section may be amended or supplemented or renumbered, shall not be sold in quantities smaller than 750 milliliters.

4. The Sheriff’s Department has the power to determine if continuing law enforcement problems exist at the retail establishment and if he or she determines such, he or she may require the presence of a city-approved doorman and/or security personnel.

5. The conditional use permit conditions shall be placed on the property in a location where employees can easily read the conditions.

6. All alcoholic beverages sold must be bagged in clear plastic bags. Use of brown paper or other opaque bags or packaging is prohibited.

7. Any other condition(s) deemed necessary or appropriate by the city to protect the health and welfare of its residents. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).