[Derived from Sec. 4-16 of the 2002 Revised General Ordinances,
adopted 12-16-2002 by Ord. No. 02-27]
No person shall construct, maintain or operate a miniature golf
course or practice tee grounds for driving golf balls, also known
as "driving ranges," unless the person shall first obtain a license
therefor from the Township Council as hereinafter provided. This article
shall not apply to private miniature golf courses, putting greens
or driving ranges constructed and maintained or operated by persons
upon their own property for their own personal use and the use of
their family and guests.
Any person desiring a license under this article shall make application on forms provided by the Township Clerk. The application shall show, in addition to the requirements of § 203-2:
If, after public hearing, notice of which shall be advertised
once in at least one newspaper circulating in the Township not less
than one week before the date fixed for such hearing, the Township
Council is satisfied as to the good moral character of the applicant
and that the issuance will not be detrimental to the public welfare,
morals and safety, it shall direct the Township Clerk to issue a license
to the applicant stating the name and address of the licensee and
the location of the licensed premises. The applicant shall, as a condition
of such license, comply with all laws, ordinances, resolutions and
regulations applicable to the construction, use and operation of such
miniature golf course or driving range.
A license issued under this article may be transferred upon
compliance by the transferee with all requirements for an applicant
and upon payment of a transfer fee of $10.
No miniature golf course or driving range shall be operated
or open to the public in any place licensed herein between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.
