GAME ROOMS, POOL HALLS AND VIDEO ARCADES
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GAME. Any amusement machine, video or device operated by means of insertion of a coin, token, prepaid card or similar object or pool or billiard tables for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term does not include vending machines that do not incorporate gaming or amusement features or any coin-operated mechanical or electrical musical device.
GAME ROOM. Any place where games are displayed for use by the public and fees from the use or play of the games are the primary source of income to the proprietor, whether or not another business is conducted on the premises.
POOL HALL. Any place where a game or games of billiards, bagatelle, pool or other games played on tables requiring the use of cue and balls; the term does not include any such table in a private residence.
VIDEO ARCADE. Anyplace where games using computer technology and type of video display are available for use by the public and fees from the use or play of such games are the primary source of income to the proprietor, whether or not another business is conducted on the premises.
(1994 Code, § 9-501) (Ord. 494, passed 9-2-1993; Ord. 613, passed 5-28-2002)
It shall be a civil offense for any person to open, maintain, conduct or operate any game room, pool hall or video arcade on any premises that are not located in a commercial zoning district or closer than 100 feet in distance to any church, school building or library.
(1994 Code, § 9-502) (Ord. 472, passed 4-1-1993; Ord. 494, passed 9-2-1993; Ord. 613, passed 5-28-2002) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be a civil offense for any person to open, maintain, conduct or operate any game room, pool hall or video arcade for public use or hire, except as indicated in the following schedule: Monday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, no operation permitted.
(1994 Code, § 9-503) (Ord. 494, passed 9-2-1993; Ord. 613, passed 5-28-2002) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be a civil offense for any person engaged, regularly or otherwise, in keeping a game room, pool hall or video arcade, or his or her employees, agents, servants or other persons for them knowingly to permit any person under the age of 16 to play on said games without first having obtained the written consent of the parents or guardian of such minor; or, if the minor be in attendance as a student at some educational institution, then the written consent of the principal or person in charge of such school.
(1994 Code, § 9-504) (Ord. 613, passed 5-28-2002) Penalty, see § 10.99