Premise Expansion

You can apply for a premise expansion if you are looking to expand the existing license premises such as adding an adjoining suite or serving alcohol on the patio. The newly acquired premise should be contigious to the existing licensed premise to qualify for a premise expansion request with ABC. This may need additional permits with the city, county and/or local governing bodies. Once the application is submitted to ABC, an inspection is performed by an ABC inspector. If there are any new residents falling within 100 feet of the newly acquired premise, ABC will notify these new residents. The whole process will take 60 to 90 days for approval.

Initial Consultation

Begin by meeting with the clients to understand their requirements and intentions regarding the proposed changes to their premises. Gather all relevant information and discuss their objectives in detail.

Documentation Process

Assist the clients in completing the ABC-244 form, Change in licensee information and licensed premises. Ensure all required information is accurately provided.

Submit Application to ABC

Help the clients create a detailed floor plan or diagram that showcases the current licensed area as well as the proposed changes.

Condition Modification

Based on certain criteria, ABC may impose certain conditions on your licensed premise. Below are certain examples.

A licensed premised may be allowed to sell only between 8 AM to 9 PM.
A licensed premise is not allowed to sell single cans of beer. You can request a modification or removal of part or all of their conditions, if the conditions have been in place for at least a year.

You must provide a detailed letter specifying the conditions that you are requesting to modify/remove along with the condition modification application, a signed copy of all the existing conditions. There is an ABC application fee of $560 (non-refundable) for this process.

Reviewing Grounds for Modification/Removal

We will provide clients with an initial consultation to determine if they are eligible for condition modification or removal. We will work with clients to analyze the grounds on which the conditions were initially imposed and determine if those grounds are no longer applicable or relevant.

Documentation process

We will assist clients in completing the Condition Modification packet, ensuring that all relevant information is provided accurately.

Contacting Law Enforcement and Governing Bodies

On behalf of clients, we will reach out to law enforcement agencies and other relevant governing bodies to inquire if they have any objections to the proposed modification or removal of conditions. This step helps ensure that all necessary parties are informed and given the opportunity to provide input.

Complete Application Packet

Once all the necessary documentation is gathered, we will compile the application packet, ensuring that all required forms, fees, the existing conditions, and the letter from the licensee are included and then submit it to ABC

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