(A) Required; qualifications.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to own, operate, or manage any public dance hall, night club, or skating rink in the city without first having obtained a license so to do.
(2) Every licensee or the manager of a business licensed under the provisions of this subchapter must be a citizen of the United States.
(3) No person who has been convicted of a felony or who has been twice convicted of a violation of this subchapter shall be entitled to hold or operate a public dance hall, night club, or a skating rink.
(Prior Code, § 116.41)
(B) Application; issuance. The application and issuance of a license for a night club, public dance hall, or skating rink shall be made in conformity with the general licensing provisions of this code. The applicant shall state the size of the hall, room, place, or space to be used. In addition the applicant for a night club license shall be required to show:
(1) Detailed and legible plans of the entire and specific premises to be used under the license;
(2) The seating capacity for which the night club is contemplated;
(3) The names of five reputable householders of the city who have resided in the city for at least five years prior to the application to be used as reference as to the moral character, credit standing, and general reputation of the applicant;
(4) Places when and where applicant has engaged in any business;
(5) The entire and detailed criminal record, if any, of the applicant; and
(6) The name of the person owning the building or structure in which applicant intends to carry on the business.
(Prior Code, § 116.42)
(C) Fees; period of issuance.
(1) The annual license fee for a night club shall be an amount as set by the city from time to time.
(2) The license period shall be in conformity with the general licensing provisions of this code.
(3) The annual fee for a public hall shall be an amount as set by the city from time to time.
(4) The annual fee for a skating rink shall be an amount as set by the city from time to time.
(5) The annual fee for a private hall shall be be an amount as set by the city from time to time; however, no fee shall be charged if the private hall also has a public hall license.
(Prior Code, § 116.43)
(D) Investigation; approval of officials. In addition to the investigation required under the general provisions of this code, the City Controller shall require the applicant to obtain a signed approval of the following officials:
(1) City Health Officer, showing that the premises are clean, healthful, and sanitary and that they are properly ventilated and equipped and have at least two separate toilets for both men and women;
(2) Building Commissioner, stating that the building is constructed properly to permit the holding or conducting of a congregation, and that the location is expressly permitted by the zoning regulations of this code; and
(3) Fire Chief, stating that the building and hall are properly equipped with adequate fire escapes, exits, and are properly safeguarded against fires.
(Prior Code, § 116.44)
(E) Forfeiture. The license of any person convicted of two violations of any of the provisions of this subchapter shall automatically operate as a forfeiture of the license issued under this subchapter to the owner or operator. No new license shall be issued to the former licensee until after the expiration of one year.
(Prior Code, § 116.45)
(Ord. 3375, passed - -1984) Penalty, see § 111.999