[CC 1975 §53.010]
As used in this Article, and unless otherwise defined or distinctly
expressed, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
set out herein:
ADMISSION CHARGE
Any charge or consideration for the right or privilege to
any amusement or entertainment, or admission to or entry to any area
or facility, where such amusement or entertainment is conducted.
AMUSEMENT OR ENTERTAINMENT
Shall include carnivals, circuses and side shows, and street
fairs, for which an admission charge is made.
CIVIC ORGANIZATION
Any not-for-profit organization, organized for civic, charitable,
benevolent or religious purposes, the majority of members of which
are residents of this City, and the purposes of which are primarily
for the benefit of the City and its citizens. Political organizations
are expressly excluded from being within the definition of such term.
[CC 1975 §53.020]
A permit must be obtained in order to conduct any amusement or entertainment within the limits of this City, under the provisions of this Chapter. Only a civic organization shall be issued a permit; other amusements or entertainments may be conducted, but only if the same has been licensed under the provisions of Chapter
605 of this Code.
[CC 1975 §53.050]
The Mayor is hereby given authority to establish and promulgate
rules and regulations consistent with the terms of this Article, for
the purpose of carrying out and enforcing compliance therewith, and
a copy of such rules and regulations shall be on file and available
for public examination in the office of the City Clerk. Failure or
refusal to comply with any such rules and regulations established
and promulgated under this Section shall be deemed a violation of
this Article.
[CC 1975 §53.060]
Any permit issued pursuant to this Article may be revoked by
the Mayor upon his/her determination that the amusement or entertainment
is being operated or conducted in violation of this Article, or violation
of rules and regulations established and promulgated pursuant thereto,
or is so conducted or operated as to endanger substantially the public
peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this City.
[CC 1975 §53.070]
There shall be no fee for the permit required by this Article.
[CC 1975 §53.080]
Any amusement or entertainment which is not operated, conducted, or sponsored by a civic organization may be operated within this City, if a license for the same has been obtained under Chapter
605 of this Code. The requirements of Sections
610.050 and
610.060 shall apply to such amusement or entertainment.