5.28: Dance Halls
Chapter 5.28
DANCE HALLS
Sections:
5.28.010 Definitions.
5.28.020 License--Required.
5.28.030 License--Issuance conditions.
5.28.040 License--Revocation.
5.28.050 Unlawful conduct.
Section 5.28.010 Definitions.
The term, "public dance," as used in this chapter shall mean any dance to which admission can be had by payment directly or indirectly of a fee or any dance to which the public generally may gain admission with or without the payment of a fee.
2. The term, "public dance hall," as used herein, shall mean any room, place or space in which a public dance shall be held or in which classes in dancing are held and instruction in dancing is given for hire. (Prior code 54~28.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.28.020 License--Required.
It is unlawful to hold or conduct any public dance in any dance hall or other place within the limits of the city until such dance hall or other place in which the same may be held shall first have been duly licensed. (Prior code §4-25(part).)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.28.030 License--Issuance conditions.
No license for a public dance hall shall be issued until it shall be found that the place for which it is issued complies with and conforms to all laws, ordinances, health and fire regulations applicable thereto and is properly ventilated and supplied with separate and sufficient toilet conveniences for each sex and is a safe and proper place for which it shall be used. Every person to whom a dance hall license is issued shall post the same in a conspicuous place in the dance hall covered by such license. (Prior code §4-25 (part).)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.28.040 License--Revocation.
The license of any public dance hall may be revoked for the violation of any provision of this or any other ordinance or law relating to such places or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. If at any time the license of a public dance hall shall be revoked, at least three months shall elapse before another license or permit shall be granted to the manager, owner or lessee of such dance hall. (Prior code §4-26.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.28.050 Unlawful conduct.
It is unlawful for any person to whom a dance hall license is issued to allow or permit the following conduct:
1. Abusive language which creates a risk of assault; or
2. Exposure of the private parts of any person; or
3. Gambling; or
4. Prostitution. (Ord. no. 128 §1, 1985; prior code §4-27.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
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