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.

5-4B-1: DEFINITIONS:

"Cabaret" or "nightclub" means any restaurant or other business establishment licensed for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages which permits its patrons to dance or entertains its patrons with live performers who sing, dance or play musical instruments. It shall not include an adult live entertainment business required to be licensed as a sexually oriented business under chapter 15 of this title.

(Ord. 2000-40, 7-18-2000)

5-4B-2: LICENSE REQUIRED:

It is unlawful for any person or entity to operate a cabaret or nightclub without first obtaining a license.

(Ord. 2000-40, 7-18-2000)

5-4B-3: APPLICATION; FEE:

   A.   Submission: Applications shall be made to the business license coordinator.

   B.   Referral To Chief Of Police: The application shall be referred to the police chief, who shall within ten (10) days after receiving the application, report to the business license coordinator whether the premises is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and whether the cabaret or nightclub has been operated in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

   C.   Initial Applications; Referrals: Initial applications shall be referred to the following departments and divisions:

      1.   The fire department, to determine compliance with all fire codes;

      2.   The inspection services division, to determine compliance with all building codes; and

      3.   The community development department, to determine compliance with all zoning ordinances.

   D.   Reporting Violations; Duty: The fire department, the inspection services division, and the community development department shall have a continuing duty to report to the business license coordinator any violations of the premises which have not been corrected.

   E.   Fee: The fee for a cabaret license or nightclub license shall be the fee as determined in chapter 1, article B of this title.

(Ord. 2000-40, 7-18-2000)