5-4A-3: OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS; CURFEW:

   A.   Amusement halls catering to minors shall not be operated in a manner contrary to the curfew ordinances of the City.

   B.   No person subject to the curfew ordinance of the City shall be permitted on the licensed premises of an amusement hall after fifteen (15) minutes prior to the curfew time fixed by ordinance.

   C.   In accordance with exemptions applicable to the City's curfew ordinance, the above restrictions shall not apply to a minor who is:

      1.   Accompanied by the minor's parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said minor;

      2.   Engaged in a lawful employment activity; or

      3.   A minor, fourteen (14) years or older, emancipated by marriage.

(1979 Code § 5.40.030; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-4A-4: INTERIOR VISIBILITY:

A clear, unobstructed view of the entire interior of an amusement hall, excluding restrooms or portions of the premises to which patrons are excluded, shall be maintained by the licensee at all times. The required view must be visible from either the entrance or from another location open to the general public. The licensee shall not erect or maintain any enclosed booth, blinds or stalls relating to amusement within the interior of the licensed premises. All amusement devices shall be kept in plain view.

(1979 Code § 5.40.040; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-4A-5: SUPERVISION:

   A.   Required: The licensed premises, at all times when it is open for business, shall be under the immediate and effective supervision and control of the operator or the operator's personal representative, who shall diligently enforce on the premises all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations.

   B.   Activity In Violation Of Law Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to engage in, or for the operator or operator's representative to suffer or permit any person to engage in, any activity that is in violation of the criminal ordinances of the City or the State or any gaming or betting.

(1979 Code § 5.40.050; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-4A-6: EXEMPTION:

This Chapter does not apply to any building, activity or performance given, played or used solely for the benefit of and under the supervision of a religious, educational or charitable organization.

(1979 Code § 5.40.070; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-4A-7: SPOOK ALLEYS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS:

   A.   Guides Required: Guide persons shall be provided for each fifteen (15) people admitted to the premises. Each guide person shall be provided with a flashlight.

   B.   Restoration Of Structure: The structure which housed the displays shall be restored to its condition prior to the establishment of the spook alley, and all signs, displays and related paraphernalia removed from the premises by November 21 following Halloween.

(1979 Code § 5.40.080; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

5-4A-8: EFFECTIVE DATE:

The provisions of this Article shall apply to amusement halls and arcades, effective December 1, 1998.

(1979 Code § 5.40.090; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)

ARTICLE B. CABARETS OR NIGHTCLUBS 1

SECTION:

5-4B-1: Definitions

5-4B-2: License Required

5-4B-3: Application; Fee

5-4B-4: Compliance With Laws

5-4B-5: Unlawful Activities

5-4B-6: Interior Visibility

5-4B-7: Lighting

5-4B-8: Hours Of Operation

5-4B-9: Application Of Article

 

Notes

1	1. Prior ordinance history: 1979 Code §§ 5.25.010, 5.25.020, 5.25.030, 5.25.040, 5.25.050, 5.25.060, 5.25.070, 5.25.080, 5.25.090; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998.