For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADJACENT. Refers to any property or building within 100 feet of the premises in which the public dance is proposed to be held as measured from the outside wall of the premises closest to such other property or building.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Means the same as that phrase as defined in Cal. Business and Professions Code § 23004.
NUMBER TO ATTEND. The number of persons “reasonably expected to attend” a public dance shall be determined by an authorized city employee based upon information contained in the permit application, information derived from the Police Department’s investigation, information contained in other city records, and past experience with a similar type dance or dances within the city and/or Merced County.
PERSON AND PERMIT HOLDER. Means and includes natural persons of both sexes, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, associations, trusts, and any other business entity or social organization.
PUBLIC DANCE. Any dance to which the public generally may gain admission with or without the payment of a fee or compensation therefor. The term shall also include any private party at which over 100 persons can be reasonably expected to attend as determined by the City Manager.
SECURITY OFFICER. Any active or reserve peace officer certified by the California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training or a security officer properly bonded and licensed by the state and approved by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 284, passed 6-13-1985)