Chapter 5.75
PUBLIC DANCES

Sections:

5.75.010    Public dance defined – Regulated.

5.75.010 Public dance defined – Regulated.

(a)    “Public dance” is defined as any gathering of persons in or upon any premises, other than a private home or residence, where dancing in any form or style is participated in, whether as the main purpose for such a gathering or as an incident to some other purpose. “Public dance” shall not include any adult-oriented business as defined in Section 18.25.030.

(b)    No public dance shall be conducted between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on any day.

(c)    Violation of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor, notwithstanding any other provision of this code. Violation of this section also shall be deemed a nuisance and civil action to abate, enjoin or otherwise cause the cessation of such nuisance may be taken. (Ord. 1427 § 2, 1-6-81; Ord. 1429 § 1, 1-13-81; Ord. 2264 § 15, 10-14-97. 1990 Code § 3-8100.)