Riverfront Criteria and Requirements

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South Bend Riverfront Liquor License District, Criteria and Requirements 3 Adopted September 28, 2023 b. There must be no outstanding violations of state or local laws associated with the establishment and/or the parcel(s) on which the establishment physically resides (including, but not limited to, building code, zoning code, fire code, health department standards, etc.); and c. The establishment and/or the owner of the parcel(s) on which the establishment physically resides, for the establishment’s parcel(s), must not owe any unpaid fines, and there must not be any current charges levied by the City of South Bend or St. Joseph County. If at any point there becomes a violation as set forth in Subsection (b) above or unpaid fines or charges accrue as set forth in Subsection (c) above, the applicant or the riverfront permit holder will be deemed noncompliant with the requirements set forth in this document. Eligibility Criteria and Factors The program administrator, Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB), will review applications with the Riverfront License Review Committee and make recommendations to the Mayor for liquor licenses they believe will strengthen the economic vitality of the Riverfront District and the entire community. The Committee will then approve or deny the application. The Committee—through the implementation of the Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20 et. seq., the requirements set forth in this document, and the Riverfront Development District—seeks to benefit the District and achieve the following: • Enhance South Bend’s regional appeal by encouraging a diverse mix of restaurants and cultural experiences in the Riverfront District; • Encourage the opening or upgrade of a variety of distinctive and unique year- round restaurants in South Bend to a degree th at will improve the vitality of the Riverfront District; • Assure that issuance of a riverfront license and business activity will not be detrimental to the property values and business interests of others in the District; and • Support growth in the Riverfront District by collaborating with other businesses in marketing, promotions, and other cultural growth efforts, as well as encouraging a healthy, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. The recommendation of the Riverfront License Review Committee to the Mayor will be based on the strength of the Committee’s determination of the following factors: • The extent to which the establishment is to be primarily a restaurant and/or cultural experience rather than a location whose patrons mainly consume alcohol;