Chapter 5.24
DANCES
Sections:
5.24.010 Definitions.
A. “Public dance” means any dance to which the public is admitted, which is held or conducted for profit or benefit (direct or indirect), and which requires payment or contribution from any of the persons admitted. The definition does not include banquets, parties or celebrations conducted for invited guests which are not open to the public.
B. “Liquor” means all beverages defined in RCW 66.04.010. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.24.020 Applicability.
General business license provisions (Chapter 5.02 EMC) shall apply to this special license, in addition to provisions listed in this chapter. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.24.030 License required.
This is a special license and is required in addition to any other city business license the applicant may hold or may be required to hold, except that a licensee holding a city cabaret license with dancing is not required to obtain a public dance license if the public dance is to be held in the same location for which the cabaret with dancing license was issued. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.24.040 Fee and term.
The fee for a dance license shall be as designated in the city’s fee resolution as it now reads or is hereinafter amended. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.24.050 Restrictions.
A. The owner or operator of every dance where minors under the age of 21 are in attendance shall be required to provide at its own expense adequate adult supervision as determined by the chief of police.
B. The owner or operator of every dance shall be required to hire at its own expense a security attendant or attendants, as required by the chief of police of the city, necessary to maintain good order in each dance.
C. Liquor shall not be allowed on the premises.
D. All public dances shall be discontinued and shall be closed on every Sunday through Thursday evening on or before midnight, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings by 1:00 a.m.
E. Licenses for public dances will be issued only to persons age 21 or older.
F. It is unlawful to issue pass checks, or other checks which permit a person to leave and enter a public dance. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.24.060 Revocation.
In the event there is damage to property or disturbances consisting of assaultive behavior or a noise level that exceeds the decibels as set forth in the noise ordinances of the city, the police department may revoke a dance license without hearing, and such revocation shall be final. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).