[R.O. 1993 § 625.060; CC 1969 § 24-6; Ord. No. 2269 § 2, 3-22-1982]
The term "public dancing hall," as used in this Article, shall
mean any place which is held out to the public as a spot where persons
may dance, either by paying an admission for the right to dance to
an orchestra, musical instruments or a music making machine or by
furnishing their own music by jukebox or otherwise, whether such place
is operated in conjunction with other business activities or not.
[R.O. 1993 § 625.070; CC 1969 § 24-7; Ord. No. 2269 § 3, 3-22-1982]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, maintain or
hold a public dance in a public dancing hall unless such person first
obtains an annual dancing permit. Application for the annual dancing
permit shall be made to the City Collector, and the fee for the annual
dancing permit shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
[R.O. 1993 § 625.080; Ord. No.
1984 § 4, 11-4-1968; CC 1969 § 24-8]
The annual dancing permit shall be granted when the City Council
is satisfied that the person sponsoring or maintaining such public
dance is of a good moral character and of reputable standing in the
community and that such proposed public dance will not be harmful
to the health or morals of the community or shock the conscience of
the community.
[R.O. 1993 § 625.090; CC 1969 § 24-9; Ord. No. 2269 § 6, 3-22-1982]
All schools, civic clubs, churches and for-profit organizations
are exempt from obtaining the annual dancing permit required herein.
