(a) Upon the filing of an application for a new license or change of location, the Town Clerk shall set the boundaries of the relevant neighborhood and shall notify the applicant in writing of such boundaries. In determining the relevant neighborhood, the Town Clerk shall base the criteria on relevant factors, including but not limited to population density; the nature of the area, such as rural, residential, commercial or retail; traffic flow; access roads; geography; terrain and other barriers.

(b) The neighborhood established by the Town Clerk shall be deemed accepted by the applicant unless the applicant files with the Town Clerk a written objection within seven (7) days of the date of the written notification of the neighborhood determination to the applicant. If the applicant objects to the proposed neighborhood boundaries, the matter shall be scheduled for a boundary hearing before the Authority.

(c) At such hearing, the applicant may present evidence objecting to the proposed neighborhood. The liquor authority may receive other evidence as it deems necessary. At the close of evidence, the liquor authority shall set the boundaries of the neighborhood. (Ord. 1380 §2, 2022)