February 28, 2019
Enclosed you will find your 2019 City of New Orleans Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Renewal form. Pages one (1) and two
(2) provide instructions for its completion. Please note that all businesses are required to submit:
1. pages three (3) and four (4) of the “ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM” completed and notarized,
2. tax clearance from the City of New Orleans Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue (mailed out in early
February 2019),
3. tax clearance from the Louisiana Department of Revenue, and
4. renewal fees.
Additional documents may be required if your operations have changed in the past year.
This is the first year renewals will be submitted directly to the Department of Safety and Permits. To help us ensure we
have current information, please include contact information for your businesses owners even if it has not changed. This
will help provide better and more consistent communication with you.
Please mail the above and enclosed to the address below. OR Email the above to:
Attn: Safety and Permits ABO AlcoholPermits@nola.gov
1300 Perdido St, Rm 7W03 (NOTE: The scan should be high resolution, full color,
New Orleans, LA 70112 and include the notarized copy. Emailed renewals must
make online or in person payment within 72hrs of email
notification by the City or late fees will accrue.)
When your tax clearance form was mailed at the beginning of February, the “City
of New Orleans Alcoholic Beverage Renewal Addendum” was also included
(shown at right). You may mail the completed form directly back to the Bureau of
Revenue at the address below. If you have already returned this form to the
Department of Safety and Permits, it will be forwarded directly to the Bureau of
Revenue and not scanned, copied, nor held by Safety and Permits.
Attn: ABO Unit This address is only for the Annual
Bureau of Revenue Renewal Addendum and Tax-Related
1300 Perdido St., Rm 1W15 Matters
New Orleans, LA 70112
Completed renewal applications are due on Monday, April 1, 2019 per Chapter 10 Section 132(b) of the Code of the
City of New Orleans. Applications received after Friday, April 5, 2019, will be assessed a late fee of $33.75 per month
on low-content alcohol permits and $25 per month on high-content alcohol permits. The zoning administration of
Safety and Permits will be reviewing all renewals for compliance with applicable portions of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Additional information may be required during the
renewal process as part of this review.
For your convenience, the attached form has been partially pre-filled. If the information is incorrect or you need another
copy, form-fillable PDF copy of this form is available at https://nola.gov/onestop/. The link to the form and information
are at the top of the page.
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ABO ANNUAL RENEWAL PACKET
INSTRUCTIONS
1. COMPLETE THE ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM
Have you double-checked your application (3-4) that ALL fields are complete, all questions have
been answered and the application is signed and notarized (page 5)?
2. COLLECT AND ATTACH THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW TO YOUR APPLICATION
3. SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS
Submit the signed and completed application with the attachments by mail or in person of this
application packet to: Attn: ABO Processing
City of New Orleans, One Stop
1300 Perdido St., 7W03
New Orleans, LA 70112
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION
1. ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM
2. Proof of tax clearance from City’s Bureau of
Revenue
3. Proof of tax clearance Louisiana Department
of Revenue
4. Renewal fees
5. Executed copy of lease (if applicable)
6. Updated Plot Plan/Layout (if applicable)
7. Updated Acknowledgement of Bar or
Restaurant Use Standards (if applicable)
8. Updated Litter Abatement Plan (if applicable)
ATTACHMENTS DESCRIBED AND EXPLAINED
1. Completed, signed ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM (pages 3-4 of this packet)
2. Proof of tax clearance from City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenuethis was mailed to current
ABOs in February of 2019 for the renewal cycle that begins in April of 2019. If you did not receive a
tax clearance by mail, one may be obtained in person in located on the first floor of City Hall at 1300
Perdido St., Rm 1W15, New Orleans, LA between 8AM and 5PM Monday through Friday, by fax to
504-658-1606 or by email to abo@nola.gov
. The Alcoholic Beverage Unit of the Bureau of Revenue
can also be contacted at 504-658-1674.
3. Proof of Tax Clearance from the Louisiana State Department of Revenue and Taxation located at
1450 Poydras St, #850, New Orleans, LA. State LDR can be contacted at 504-568-7028.
4. Renewal fees, in accordance with Chapter 10-122 of the City Code of New Orleans.
NON-REFUNDABLE RENEWAL FEES
“Liquor & Beer”
“Beer Only”
Low content: 6% and lower by volume
$135
$135
High content: 6% and higher by volume
$500
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Processing Fee
$1000
$1,000
Total
$1,635
$1,135
IN-PERSON PAYMENT Checks, Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Please make all checks and money orders payable to City of New Orleans.
ONLINE PAYMENT MasterCard, Discover, and Visa. You can pay online by logging in at
onestopapp.nola.gov and searching for this item by application or invoice number.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO ALL RENEWALS.
5. Executed copy of your lease for the upcoming year/lease period, if lease terms or ownership has
changed. Attach a copy of the signed and dated lease or management agreement.
Note: the lease or management agreement must be between the landowner and
applicant: not an individual member/shareholder/partner, etc.
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6. Plot Plan/Layout (Only required if any changes have been made)
A plot plan/layout of the entire floor area that will be occupied by the proposed business
clearly labeling measurements of all walls of attached and unattached buildings, property
lines, doors, windows, patios, holding bars, stages, tables, seating/chair arrangements, food
preparation areas and equipment, restrooms, amusement devices, emergency exits and
lighting locations, back of house operations, and any other related features.
Note: Diagram must be large enough to be legible, at least 8 ½”' by 11"(letter size).
7. Acknowledgement of Bar or Restaurant Standards form per CZO 20.3.G or 20.3.ZZ (Only required if
any changes have been made)
8. Updated Litter Abatement Plan stating how, when, and by whom litter (with contact information) for
the business will be managed. Waste disposal contracts should be attached. (Only required if any
changes have been made)
A Grease Trap Collection Contract is required for restaurants or bars with food service
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ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM
BUSINESS INFORMATION
In order to renew your license, please help us verify that we have current contact information for your
business. Complete this section annually and whenever updating a Business Trade Name or its ownership.
Legal Name of Business ______________________________________________________________________________
Trade Name of Business ____________________________________________________
City Account # ___________
Physical Location ___________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Street Address (if changing) _____________________________ City ______________ ST _____ Zip ________
Primary Contact Name _____________________________
Contact Phone(s) _________________________________
Contact Email _______________________________
Relationship to Business ___________________________
Preferred Method of Contact __________________________________________________________________________
1.
Have any changes to the floor plan or layout of your business occurred in the past year?
Yes
No
2.
Have business hours changed in the past year?
Yes
No
3.
Has live entertainment been added in your business in the past year?
Yes
No
If you answered yes to any of the above, please submit the updated Plot Plan/Layout AND
Acknowledgement of Bar
or Restaurant Use Standards.
4.
Please confirm the following for our records.
a.
CONTENT OF ALCOHOL SOLD
Low Alcohol (beer)
High Alcohol (wine/liquor)
b.
SALES TYPE
On premise
Off premise
5.
Does more than 50% of your business’ sales come from the sale of alcoholic beverages?
Yes
No
OWNER/AGENT CONTACT UPDATE
If any contact information for any owner or agent of your business has occurred, please use the fields below to
update their contact information. If no contact information changed, please leave these fields blank.
Owner/Agent Name _____________________________
Relationship to Business ___________________________
Mailing Street Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing City _______________________________ Mailing State ____________________ Mailing Zip ____________
Email __________________________________________
Phone(s) ________________________________________
Owner/Agent Name _____________________________
Relationship to Business ___________________________
Mailing Street Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing City _______________________________ Mailing State ____________________ Mailing Zip ____________
Email __________________________________________
Phone(s) ________________________________________
Owner/Agent Name _____________________________
Relationship to Business ___________________________
Mailing Street Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing City _______________________________ Mailing State ____________________ Mailing Zip ____________
Email __________________________________________
Phone(s) ________________________________________
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ABO RENEWAL AND UPDATE FORM
AUTHORIZATION TO ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & AFFIDAVIT
All information obtained as a result of your acknowledgement below will be used in all areas of this application
process and any renewals thereof, including the hearings before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, or any
appeals therefrom.
The below must be signed by: If the applicant is an Individual, the same Individual; If the
applicant is a Partnership, each Partner; If the applicant is a Corporation, an Officer/Director; If the applicant is an
LLC, an Officer/Director/Member.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS
I do acknowledge and attest:
1.
that I prepared and signed the above and foregoing and all required attachments in support of updating or
renewing an alcoholic beverage permit application made to the City of New Orleans by the business applicant
stated herein;
2.
that the signature appearing herein is my own, of my own, freely and voluntarily, and is for the intent and
purposes herein expressed, and that I swear that the information provided is true and correct.
3.
that the applicant for this license and its members meet all qualifications and conditions of Chapter 10 of the
Code of the City New Orleans;
4.
that the I understand that any change in ownership or membership in the business applied for must be
reported immediately to the City of New Orleans;
5.
that pursuant to Chapter 10 Sections 10 and 115 of the Code the City of New Orleans, any person, agent, or
employee of any person who shall make a false oath to any report or application required by the provisions of
the Code shall be guilty of the crime of false swearing and such an action may constitute a violation of Sec.10-
6(4) “Concealing violations” serving as a basis for revocation of any license or permit obtained pursuant to this
application.
6.
that Chapter 54 Section 401 and 492 of the Code of the City of New Orleans and the International Building
Code, as adopted in Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, restrict the serving of alcoholic
beverages onto the sidewalk and right of ways or in any manner causing the obstruction of the same;
7.
that any temporary change of use including the temporary addition of bars or counters requires separate and
additional approval pursuant to Chapter 10 Section 52 of the Code of the City of New Orleans and Section 21.8
of the New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and
8.
that any permanent changes to the layout, operating hours, floor space used, security plans, noise production,
or alteration of the business location of a retailer who offers consumption on premises will require that a
revised the Acknowledgement of Bar Use Standards or the Acknowledgement of Restaurant Use Standards
must be submitted to the Department of Safety of Permits for review prior to implementation.
Further, I hereby acknowledge by signature below, that I authorize the Police Department and its agents or employees to
release to the Department of Safety and Permits, Department of Finance, Law Department of the City of New Orleans
and agents or employees thereof, information received as a result of this application, including but not limited to police
reports, arrest records, and any other documentation which makes reference to me. I do further agree to relieve, release,
and indemnify the New Orleans’ Police Department, Department of Safety and Permits, Department of Finance, Law
Department and all agents or employees thereof from any and all liability as a result of the release of this information.
________________________________________________
Print Name of Applicant
________________________________________________
Applicant
Signature Date
________________________________________________
Print Name of Applicant
________________________________________________
Applicant
Signature Date
________________________________________________
Print Name of Applicant
________________________________________________
Applicant
Signature Date
Sworn and subscribed before me this day of 20 .
________________________________________________
Print Name of Notary Public
________________________________________________
Notary Public Signature
My commission is for________________________________________________
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