A public hearing is held for sites not previously licensed. The annual license is valid until June 30. All current license holders receive a renewal notice and instructions in March. Transfer of the license to a different location is possible upon review and public hearing. Transfer of ownership is possible upon review by the ALRC and approval of the Common Council.
Some applications require ALRC review.
All applications require Common Council approval. Applicants must complete the beverage service training program offered at Madison Area Technical College or credit can be given. TIP Call the City Clerk, 266-4601, for information and application packet. Child Care Opening a group child care facility in Downtown Madison involves working with state and local agencies. In the C3 and C4 zoning districts state-licensed child care facilities may operate without obtaining a conditional use approval.