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3.48.010   Definitions.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the words and phrases next herein defined shall be construed as having the meaning set out in this section:
   A.    "Public dance hall" is a place open to the public upon the payment of an admittance fee where in music is provided and people are allowed to dance, which place is so open at regular intervals or on regular days of the week.
   B.    "Public dance" is a dance open to the public for an admittance fee or charge and which is held on one day only, or at irregular intervals, and which dance is not under the operation of a person who has a valid permit hereunder to operate a public dance hall.
   C.    "Public dancing place" is a place where music is provided and the public is permitted to dance without payment of a fee.
   D.    "Private dance" is a dance which is limited to those persons individually invited to which no admission charge is made or a dance conducted by a bona fide club, society or association, organized or incorporated for benevolent, charitable, dramatic, literary or dancing purposes having an established membership and which holds meetings other than such dances at regular stated intervals and when the proceeds, if any, of such dance are used for the purposes of such club, society or association.
   E.    "Bona fide public eating place" is a place of business holding "on-sale general license" to serve alcoholic beverages and which place of business:
      1.    Has suitable kitchen facilities for cooking an assortment of foods which may be required for ordinary meals;
      2.    Has a proper amount of refrigeration for the keeping of food on the premises;
      3.    Complies with all applicable regulations enforced by the Orange County Health Department;
      4.    Keeps on hand the usual assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day by guests who come to said place for a meal;
      5.    Has seats at tables adequate to seat thirty-five people, not counting any stools at the bar or counter where alcoholic beverages are prepared for service;
      6.    Has a chef on duty, other than the bartender, to cook and prepare food for service;
      7.    Has not less than three hundred square feet of floor space maintained in a smooth and safe condition for dancing.
(Ord. 2306, 1980; Ord. 1921 § 2 (part), 1973).