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Sec. 6-75. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Entertainment means any live production of music or sound by an individual, band, musician, any theatrical performance, show or exhibition or performance, including, but not limited to, karaoke, public roller skating in rinks or halls, dances and balls, wrestling, boxing or sparring matches, exhibition, activities of a palmist, phrenologist or fortuneteller or any other entertainment and amusements for a term not exceeding one year. Any music or sound provided by any mechanical, electronic or other means, such as a tape recorder, records or other audio or visual means.
Individual business or establishment means any person, corporation, limited liability company, club, partnership, association, society or any other organized group of persons, including officers, directors and trustees of a corporation, club, association or society.
Jukebox means any music vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc or key into any slot, crevice or other opening, or by the payment of any price, operates or may be operated for the emission of songs, music or similar amusement.
Mechanical amusement device means any machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. The term "mechanical amusement device" includes such devices as marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines, mechanical pool tables and all games, operations or transactions similar thereto under whatever name they may be described.
Premises means any room, place or space in the city in which entertainment, as defined herein, is produced or provided to which the public may gain admission, either with or without the payment of a fee, including, but not limited to, any building, theater, hall or rink.
(Code 1994, § 6-37; Ord. of 5-30-2001; Ord. of 10-14-2015, § 4; Ord. of 12-9-2019(1), § 4)
Sec. 6-76. - Purpose.#
It is the purpose of the city council in this article to adopt a specific distinguishable license for the operation of entertainment, as defined herein, as allowed by the laws of the state. It is the further purpose of this article to address the secondary effects of entertainment establishments and businesses that are referenced and defined herein. Secondary effects have been shown to include increased crime, which has adverse impacts on the quality of life in the community. All mentioned secondary effect impacts are adverse to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the city and its residents.
(Code 1994, § 6-36; Ord. of 5-30-2001; Ord. of 10-14-2015, § 4; Ord. of 12-9-2019(1), § 4)
Sec. 6-77. - Hours and posting of license.#
(a)
All individual or business establishments providing entertainment as defined herein, shall discontinue entertainment, and be closed on or before 1:00 a.m. unless otherwise provided or as approved by the city council. If said individual or business establishment does not have a liquor license, then the closing time will be set by the city council at the time the application is acted upon but shall not be later than 1:00 a.m. unless otherwise provided or as approved by the city council.
(b)
Each license issued hereunder shall be displayed in a conspicuous place at such location.
(Code 1994, § 6-45; Ord. of 5-30-2001; Ord. of 10-14-2015, § 4; Ord. of 12-9-2019(1), § 4; Ord. of 12-23-2021(2), § 1)