All class A and class B dance halls shall close and not operate between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., except on Saturday nights when the hour of closing shall be 3:00 a.m.; provided, however, that the chief of police may grant special permits in writing to licensees to operate until a later hour upon special occasions. Applications for such special permits shall be made not less than 48 hours prior thereto.
(1964 Code, § 13-15)