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No license shall be issued for a private club or association unless and until it shall be found that the place for which it is issued complies with and conforms to all laws, ordinances and health and fire regulations applicable thereto and is properly ventilated and has available separate and sufficient toilet conveniences for each sex and is a safe and proper place for the purposes for which it shall be used pursuant to such license.
(1979 Code § 5.24.040; amd. Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)
A. Lighting: All premises licensed or regulated by this chapter shall maintain throughout the premises and during business hours a minimum of two (2) candlepower light measured at a level five feet (5') above the floor.
B. Visibility: A clear, unobstructed view of the entire interior of the private club, excluding restrooms, kitchens or storerooms, 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 plain view. The licensee shall not erect or maintain any enclosed booth, blinds or stalls within the interior which obstructs such view of all tables, chairs and occupants.
(1979 Code § 5.24.050; amd. Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)
It is unlawful for any person to whom a license under this article has been issued to allow or permit, on the licensed premises, any act to be committed that is in violation of the statutes of the state or the ordinances of the city, or to permit prostitutes, pimps or procurers to enter and remain on said premises.
(1979 Code § 5.24.070; amd. Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)
A. Required: It is unlawful for a private club or association, any member thereof, or any other person to hold, store, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages on the premises of a private club or association unless the premises are licensed in accordance with the alcoholic beverage control act of the state and chapter 3, article C of this title.
B. Failure To Comply: It shall also be unlawful for a private club or association, or any officer, manager or employee of such private club, to fail to comply with the alcoholic beverage control act of the state, as amended, and the ordinances of the city.
(1979 Code § 5.24.100; amd. Ord. 90-60, 12-20-1990; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)
A private club or association shall terminate and close its facilities for the enjoyment and benefit of its membership and guests between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. of each day.
(1979 Code § 5.24.250; amd. Ord. 90-60, 12-20-1990; Ord. 98-54, 8-18-1998)
A. Right Of Entry; Inspection: A private club or association may not maintain facilities in any manner that barricades or conceals the club operation. Any peace officer or other "authorized officer" as defined in section 5-1A-1 of this title shall, upon presentation of credentials, be admitted immediately to the club and permitted without hindrance or delay to inspect completely the entire club premises and, if the premises are licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under chapter 3, article C of this title, all books and records of the licensee, at any time during which the same are open for the transaction of business to its members.
B. Lookout; Warning Device: It is unlawful for any person commonly known as a lookout to be stationed or maintained to give warning of the approach of any peace officer or other authorized officer to such room or rooms, and no electrical or other devices shall be operated or maintained which are used or capable of being used to give warning to persons within any such room or rooms, or on the premises owned or controlled by such private club or association, of the approach of any police officer or other authorized officer.
(Ord. 2011-51, 10-25-2011)