CHAPTER 745
Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Cafes
745.01   Purpose.
745.02   Definitions.
745.03   Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Café permit required.
745.04   Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Café and permit and Computerized Internet Sweepstake device license required.
745.05   Authority of City Manager.
745.06   Nature of permits.
745.07   Procedure for obtaining permits and licenses.
745.08   Denial of permit license.
745.09   Conditions and regulations.
745.10   Prohibited conduct.
745.11   Revocation and suspension.
745.12   Permit and license fees.
745.13   Severability.
745.99   Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Gambling - see GEN. OFF. Ch. 517
745.01 PURPOSE.
   It is the intent of the Council in enacting this Ordinance to insure the quality of life and economic vitality of the City of Loveland; enforce income tax regulations, prevent safety and fire hazards; disturbances, disruption of traffic, disorderly assemblies, and gambling within the City; to establish standards for licensing, regulation and control of Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Cafés and premises upon which they are located and operated.
(Ord. 2011-86. Passed 10-25-11.)
745.02 DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this Chapter:
   (a)    "Computerized Internet Sweepstake Device" means any computer, machine, or apparatus which, is capable of connection to the internet, regardless of whether such connection is utilized, through a wireless router telephone line, digital subscriber line, satellite, cellular telephone, cable connection or any other method, which is engaged or accessed upon the insertion of a coin, token, or similar object, or the sliding of a magnetic card or entry of a code, or similar process, or upon payment of anything of value, either directly or indirectly, and which may be operated by the public generally for use as entertainment, amusement or a contest of skill, whether or not generally for use as a contest of skill, entertainment of amusement, whether or not registering a score and which when so utilized produces, announces, reveals or discloses the eligibility, award or payment of a cash prize redeemable on or at the Computerized Sweepstake Terminal Café, whether or not said prize was in fact announced, revealed or disclosed through the usage of the Computerized Sweepstake Device. Computerized Sweepstake Device does not include machines designated for use by the State Lottery Commission.
   (b)    "Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Café" means any premises upon which there are situated Computerized Internet Sweepstake Devices that are available for the use or entertainment of the public within such premises, whether or not such premises has any other business purpose.
   (c)    "Chief of Police" means the Police Chief of the City of Loveland or the Police Chief's designee.
   (d)    "City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Loveland or the City Manager's designee.
   (e)    "Operator" means the person or persons having authority to control the premises of a Computerized Sweepstake Terminal Café.
   (f)    "Permit holder" means the person or persons who sign an application for Permit and Licenses hereunder and to whom such Permit and Licenses are issued.
   (g)    "Owner" means any person who possesses any interest, either directly or indirectly, in a Computerized Sweepstake Terminal Café.
   (h)    "Applicant" means the person or persons who sign an application for a Permit hereunder.
   (i)    "Person" means any natural person, firm partnership, association, corporation or any other form of business organization.
   (j)    "Premises" means the building or any portion thereof used for conducting the operation of a Computerized Internet Sweepstake Terminal Café.
   (k)    "Zoning Administrator" means the Zoning Administrator of the City of Loveland, as established in the Zoning Code, or the Zoning Administrator's designee.
      (Ord. 2011-86. Passed 10-25-11.)
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