[Code 1980 §17-30; CC 1990 §14-476]
The Building Commissioner and Health Commissioner of the City
are hereby authorized and directed to make inspections of any amusement
or recreational center to determine whether or not all necessary safety
and health measures required for the operation of such centers are
being performed. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Building
Commissioner and the Health Commissioner are hereby authorized to
enter, examine and inspect such areas at all reasonable times. The
owner or operator of every such center or the person in charge thereof
shall give such officials free access at all reasonable times for
the purpose of such inspections.
[Code 1980 §17-36; CC 1990 §14-491]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an outdoor amusement
or recreational center until a permit shall have been obtained from
the Building Commissioner of the City.
[Code 1980 §17-37; CC 1990 §14-492]
A.
Any
person desiring to operate an outdoor amusement or recreational center
shall file an application for a permit with the Building Commissioner,
which application shall be accompanied by accurately scaled and fully
dimensioned plans showing the location of the proposed installation,
the location of the equipment, any proposed spectator area and the
specifications of all apparatus proposed to be used.
B.
If
such application complies with all of the requirements of this Article,
a permit shall be issued upon payment of a fee in the sum of one hundred
dollars ($100.00). Such fee and all renewal fees payable under this
Article shall be in lieu of any charges under any business or occupation
license ordinance.
C.
Such
permit shall be renewable annually upon payment of a fee in the sum
of one hundred dollars ($100.00), provided all of the requirements
of this Article are being observed by the permittee.
D.
The
permit fees, herein provided, shall not be applicable to charitable,
not-for-profit and service organizations within the City.
[Code 1980 §17-38; CC 1990 §14-493]
A.
A permit
shall be issued and shall remain in force only upon compliance with
the following requirements, except that Subsections (2) and (5) shall
not be applicable to temporary facilities conducted for not more than
seven (7) days by a charitable organization or as a promotion activity
by an existing establishment within the City which, by approval of
a majority of the members of the Council, may be extended up to a
period not exceeding fourteen (14) days.
1.
Equipment. All equipment proposed to be used shall
meet all of the requirements of the Building Code. In addition, trampoline
facilities shall meet the following requirements:
a.
Pits.
(1)
Open pits to be used under flexible exercise apparatus shall
have a depth not exceeding four (4) feet;
(2)
When a floor drain is installed, the floor shall be sloped and
the drain installed at the lowest point. The drainage system shall
be in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Public Works;
(3)
Pits not provided with a drainage system shall be drained by
suction sump pumps in accordance with all requirements of the Director
of Public Works and in such manner that no pits shall retain any water
and that drainage shall be accomplished within a reasonable time after
rainfall;
(4)
Sidewalks of open pits shall be dug, constructed or reinforced
in such manner as will satisfy all requirements of the Director of
Public Works and so that there shall be no collapse or cave-in.
b.
No commercial trampoline apparatus shall be less than four (4) feet
by eight (8) feet in size. Such apparatus shall be installed in a
safe and satisfactory manner on a rigid base.
c.
All metal framework shall be covered by four (4) inch thick foam
rubber or other equivalent cushioning material.
d.
Above ground installations shall be not more than forty-two (42)
inches above ground and shall be surrounded by a sufficient walkway
area, as directed by the Director of Public Works, so as to be safe
and to prevent falling from platform. Steps leading to and from such
area shall be so constructed as to be slip-proof and shall be provided
with a handrail.
e.
Springs shall be kept in proper position and be structurally adequate
to support the weight and tensions to which they are intended to be
subjected.
2.
Fencing. The area shall be enclosed with a fence
not less than forty-two (42) inches in height and all gates in such
fence shall contain adequate locking devices to prevent access during
closed periods.
3.
Hours of operation. Such centers may operate daily
between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday
and between 1:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on Sundays.
4.
Lighting. All lighting shall be installed in accordance
with the requirements of City ordinances and shall be located so as
not to create a nuisance or cause any inconvenience to surrounding
property.
5.
Sanitary facilities. Sanitary facilities consisting
of toilets and lavatories shall be provided in such number and in
such locations as directed and required by the Director of Health.
6.
Operator's responsibilities.
a.
A sufficient number of attendants to supervise the use of the recreational
or amusement equipment shall be on duty and present at all times when
the equipment is in use. Such personnel shall be not less than seventeen
(17) years of age.
b.
Equipment shall be operated in accordance with all requirements of
the Building Commissioner.
c.
Operators of amusement or recreational centers shall be responsible
for the quiet and orderly conduct of patrons of such establishment.
d.
Every operator of a recreational or amusement center shall maintain
comprehensive liability insurance of not less than one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000.00) for accidents by reason of the legally recognizable
negligence of the operator of such a center or such additional amount
as shall be required by the City Council. Such insurance shall be
carried in a firm or corporation which has been duly licensed or permitted
to carry on such business in the State and shall be kept and maintained
continuously in force and effect so long as a permit for the operation
of such center is in effect. A verified copy of the insurance policy
shall be filed with the City Clerk, together with the certificate
of the insurer that the policy is in full force and effect and that
such policy will not be altered, amended or terminated without prior
written notice having been given to the City.
e.
The operator shall deposit bond with the Building Commissioner guaranteeing
that upon the termination of the center, any excavation shall be filled
in accordance with the requirements of the City.
7.
Sale of food, drink or other articles. No food,
drink or other articles may be sold in the recreational or amusement
area without prior approval from the appropriate City licensing authority.
