4-28
MODEL STUDIOS.
4-28.1 Definition.
As used in this section:
a. Model studio shall mean
1. Any premises on which there is conducted the business of furnishing figure models who pose for the purpose of being observed or viewed by any person or of being sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed, or otherwise similarly depicted for persons who pay a fee, or other consideration or compensation, or a gratuity for the right of opportunity so to depict the figure model, or for admission to, or for permission to remain upon, or as a condition of remaining upon the premises.
2. Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing or providing or procuring for a fee or other consideration or compensation or gratuity, figure models to be observed or viewed by any person or to be sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed, or otherwise similarly depicted.
b. The words “model studio” do not include:
1. Any studio which is operated by a State college, or public junior college or school wherein the person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation operating it has met the requirements established in Division 21 of the Education Code for the issuance or conferring of, and is in fact authorized thereunder to issue and confer a diploma or honorary diploma.
2. Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing, providing or procuring figure models solely for any studio described in subparagraph 1 of paragraph b.
c. Figure model shall mean any person, male or female, who poses to be observed, viewed, sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted. (Code 1972 §§17-190, 17-191, 17-192)
4-28.2 Model Studio Permit Required.
Every person conducting, managing, or carrying on a model studio shall first procure a permit as provided for in this section. (Code 1972 §17-193; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.3 Application for Permit.
The applicant shall give such information pertinent to the business as the Sheriff may require. (Code 1972 §17-194; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.4 Hours of Operation.
No person shall conduct or operate a model studio between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day. (Code 1972 §17-195; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.5 Manager; Presence Required; License.
All model studios shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager at all times during which the model studio is open. Such manager, if not the permittee, shall first procure a license as such manager. No person other than the permittee shall be employed as or act as, such manager until he has the license required by this subsection. (Code 1972 §17-196; Ord. #1025 §11)
4-28.6 Visibility.
No person operating a model studio shall permit conditions to exist wherein the exterior of the model studio shall not be visible from the outside of the premises. (Code 1972 §17-197; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.7 Inspection.
A person operating a model studio shall be responsible for and shall provide that any room or area used for the purpose of figure modeling shall be readily accessible at all times and shall be opened to view in its entirety for inspection by any law enforcement officer. (Code 1972 §17-198; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.8 Records Required; Availability Upon Demand.
A person operating a model studio shall maintain a current file of all figure models employed by him or using the premises. This file shall contain true names and aliases used by the figure model, age, birthdate, height, weight, color of hair and eyes, home address, phone numbers, Social Security number and the date of employment and termination. Inactive file cards shall be maintained on the premises for the period of one (1) year following termination. Such person shall make all records available immediately upon demand of any peace officer. (Code 1972 §17-199; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.9 Use of Alcohol or Drugs Prohibited.
No person shall enter, be or remain in any part of a model studio or premises used as such while in the possession of, consuming, using, or under the influence of, any alcoholic beverage or drugs. The permittee, manager and every supervisory employee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon the licensed premises. (Code 1972 §17-200; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.10 Entertainment by Models Not Permitted.
No permit issued pursuant to this section allows any entertainment of patrons by models. (Code 1972 §17-201; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.11 Age Requirements.
A model studio permit shall not be issued to any person under eighteen (18) years of age or to a corporation any of whose officers are under eighteen (18) years of age. (Code 1972 §17-202; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.12 Signs Restricted.
No studio shall erect or maintain or permit the erection or maintenance upon or adjacent to, the outside of the model studio any sign which in whole or in part depicts the pubic areas or any portion of the crease of the buttocks. (Code 1972 §17-203; Ord. #1025, §11)
4-28.13 Posting Regulations.
Every person operating a model studio shall post and continuously keep posted a copy of this section in a conspicuous place inside the premises. (Code 1972 §17-204; Ord. #1025, §11)