For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms are defined herein:
(a) "Dance hall" is defined as any place open to the general public where dancing is permitted to which an admission fee is charged or for which compensation is in any manner received, either directly or indirectly, or where refreshments or food, or any form of merchandise is served for compensation before, during, or after dancing. The sale of refreshments, food, or any form of merchandise at any place or the exhibiting of such for sale shall be deemed direct compensation for any such dance hall within the meaning of this Chapter.
(b) "Public roller skating" rink is defined as any room, place or space within a building or other structure in which roller skating is conducted and to which the public generally is admitted by payment of a fee or by the purchase, possession, or presentation of a ticket or token or in which a charge is made for caring for clothing or other property, or which the public may gain admission with or without the payment of a fee.
(c) "Public dance" is defined as dance opened to the general public and does not include dances held for beneficial or charitable purposes sponsored by religious, academic, civic or military organizations.
(Ord. 4-2013. Passed 2-26-13.)