Chapter 5.08
AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ESTABLISHMENTS

Sections:

5.08.010    Definitions.

5.08.020    License – Requirements – Denial, suspension and revocation.

5.08.030    Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

5.08.040    Persons intoxicated or under the influence of drugs prohibited.

5.08.050    Gambling prohibited.

5.08.060    Operation of establishment.

5.08.070    License fee.

5.08.010 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words are defined:

A. “Amusement device” includes any machine, device or apparatus, the operation or use of which is permitted, controlled, allowed or made possible by the deposit or placing of any coin, plate, disk, slug or key into any slot, crevice or other opening or by the payment of any fee or fees, for the use as a game, contest or amusement of any description, or which may be used for any such game, contest or amusement, and the use or possession of which is not prohibited by any law of the State.

B. “Amusement establishment” means any commercially operated establishment having five or more amusement devices. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC §§ 21.101, 21.102)

5.08.020 License – Requirements – Denial, suspension and revocation.

A. The procedure to follow, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in obtaining a license is that set forth in the uniform licensing procedure, set out in Chapter 5.04 PMC. In addition to the reasons for denial listed in the uniform licensing procedure, the Issuing Officer may deny an application or suspend or revoke a license for the following reasons:

1. If the applicant is not a fit or proper person to conduct an amusement establishment;

2. If the premises is not a suitable or proper place therefor;

3. If the health, welfare or public morals of the community warrant such denial.

B. The Issuing Officer may issue the license upon such conditions as he determines would eliminate the situations which would otherwise result in denial of such license. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.103)

5.08.030 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

It is unlawful for the proprietor, manager, or employee or any amusement establishment to permit the consumption of any alcoholic beverage in an amusement establishment. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.104)

5.08.040 Persons intoxicated or under the influence of drugs prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person who is intoxicated or under the influence of any drug to be in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who conducts or assists in conducting any such establishment shall not permit any intoxicated person or person under the influence of any drug to be or remain at such place. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.105)

5.08.050 Gambling prohibited.

It is unlawful for the proprietor, manager or employer of any amusement establishment to permit any gambling of any kind, or permit any betting or wagering with money or anything of value upon the result of any game. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.106)

5.08.060 Operation of establishment.

The proprietor, manager or employee of any licensed amusement establishment shall ensure that the operation of amusement devices is orderly and quiet and shall not permit any boisterous, offensive, indecent, vulgar, abusive or obscene language within the premises. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.107)

5.08.070 License fee.

The license fee shall be established by City Council resolution from time to time. (Ord. 683 § 3, 2008; Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.108)