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Description  Any type of establishment wanting to manufacture, sell or deal with alcoholic beverages. 
Fees Application fee $500, One-time issuance fee $200, License fee $300 - $1,200
Code  Tempe City Code §4-1 to §4-9 
   
   
Requirements
   
Application packet must contain the following: 
   State of Arizona liquor license application
City of Tempe liquor license application (processing takes approximately 60 days) 
   
All individuals listed as owners on the State of Arizona liquor application must submit fingerprints to the Tempe Police Department
 
Application packet is processed by: 
  1. Building Safety
2. Development Services
3. Fire Prevention
4. Police Department
5. Maricopa County Health Department 
 
A public hearing notice is posted at the business location for 20 days
 
City Council public hearing is held
 
City Council recommendation is forwarded to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
   
Tempe liquor license is issued after the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control issues their liquor license 
 
sales tax license is also required  
Last updated: 4/25/2012 4:10:57 PM