Local governments have fairly broad authority under their
police powers to regulate alcohol sales establishments, provided
a) the regulations don’t violate Constitutional rights;
b) that a nexus is demonstrated between the proscribed
beverages (such as high-strength malt liquors) and elevated
public health and safety problems in the surrounding area;
and c) the zoning ordinance permits retail alcohol outlets
in some areas of the jurisdiction (that is, a city cannot vote
itself dry).