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For the purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
(a) A "public dance" as used in this chapter means any public gathering to which the public may gain admission where dancing is allowed, whether or not there is an admission charge. It does not include teen-age dances regulated by sections 21.2301 et seq. or dances on the grounds of a college or university authorized and supervised by college or university officials.
(b) "Alcoholic beverage" includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains one-half of 1 percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
No person shall conduct a public dance in the unincorporated area of the County without a license from the Issuing Officer. The Sheriff shall be the Issuing Officer for a license issued under this chapter. The license required by this chapter shall be obtained pursuant to sections 21.101 to 21.117 of this code and the procedures described below.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5200 (N.S.), effective 8-10-78; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
The following types of licenses are required for a public dance depending upon the time when the dance occurs:
(a) A Class "A" license shall be required where there is daily or nightly dancing.
(b) A Class "B" license shall be required where there is dancing not to exceed three days or nights in any calendar week.
(c) A Class "C" license shall be required when dancing is conducted one night or one day only. These licenses are not renewable.
(d) A Class "D" license shall be required where dancing is conducted in a club. As used in the paragraph "club" means a corporation or association operated for social, fraternal, political, philanthropic or athletic purposes, which owns or occupies a facility, in which membership is by application, requires regular payment of dues, which has advantages that belong only to members and is not primarily for monetary gain.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
In addition to the reasons stated in section 21.108 for denying the license the issuing officer shall have the power to deny any license under this chapter if the activity at the location proposed would likely subject any inhabitant of a residence within 300 feet of the location to any noise that would be prohibited by the General Noise Prohibitions, section 36.414 of this code. The Issuing Officer may allow the license upon such conditions as he determines would cure the situations which may otherwise result in denial of the license.
(Amended by Ord. No. 3048 (N.S.), effective 3-30-67; amended by Ord. No. 5200 (N.S.), effective 8-10-78; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
It shall be unlawful, when alcoholic beverages are served at a public dance licensed under this chapter, for any person responsible for operating, managing, supervising a public dance or employed at a public dance to allow any person under the age of 21 to be admitted, unless the person is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian, 21 years of age or older.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2861 (N.S.), effective 9-9-65; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
When alcoholic beverages are not served at a public dance, the minimum age for admission is 18, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian 18 years of age or older.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2861 (N.S.), effective 9-9-65; amended by Ord. No. 5200 (N.S.), effective 8-10-78; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
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