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Need to Know
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) |
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| 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 |
