Chapter 4.50 OTHER BUSINESSES

“Dance club” means any club or association of persons which conducts dancing for its members or bona fide guests more often than once a month, and to which the public is not admitted.

“Public dance” means a gathering of persons in or upon any premises where dancing is permitted with or without charge therefor, and to which premises the public is admitted.

“Public dance hall” means a place where dancing is conducted, whether for profit or not for profit, and at which the public is allowed to dance, with or without charge. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.005 License required.

No person shall operate a public dance, club dance, dancing club or a public dance hall in the city of Rancho Cordova unless under and by authority of a valid, unexpired and unrevoked special business license issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this article authorizing public dances, club dances, a dance club, or public dance hall. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.015 Hours.

A. The chief of police may grant written permission for any dance hall, public dance or club dance to remain open between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on each New Year’s Day. With the foregoing exception, and except as provided below, it shall be unlawful for the owner, operator, proprietor or sponsor of a public dance, club dance or public dance hall to authorize or conduct dancing at any time between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

B. The city council finds that the crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol occurs with serious frequency at and immediately following 2:00 a.m., when bars close. For the purpose of reducing the incidence of such crime by delaying the departure of intoxicated persons until they have sobered, the chief of police shall, upon written request, issue or amend a special business license for a public dance, club dance or public dance hall, or issue written permission if no such license is required, authorizing the conduct of dancing between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., if the chief of police finds the following:

1. That the establishment where the dancing is conducted sells alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in compliance with a license so authorizing issued by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board;

2. That the establishment where the dance is conducted will remain unlocked and available for routine and special inspections by law enforcement authorities during the extended dancing hours;

3. That no alcoholic beverages are either sold or consumed on the premises during the extended dancing hours; and

4. That the establishment where the dancing is conducted serves, during the extended dancing hours, a sit-down or buffet meal which is either prepared in an on-site kitchen or provided by a catering service.

C. The above requirements shall constitute ongoing conditions of the authorization to conduct dancing during the extended hours, conditions of any special business license which has been issued, and the violation thereof shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permission and of any license. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 625 § 2, 1985; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.020 Exemption.

Dances held by fraternal organizations, lodges, veterans’ organizations, church groups, farm associations, for the members thereof or bona fide guests, by schools for the students thereof, or by student groups under the supervision and control of the school authorities, shall be conducted in compliance with RCMC 4.50.015, but may be conducted without a special business license and shall not otherwise be subject to the provisions of this article. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

Article II. Poolhalls

4.50.050 License required.

No person shall operate a poolhall without possessing a valid, unexpired and unrevoked special business license authorizing the poolhall issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this article. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.055 Poolhall.

As used in this article, the term “poolhall” shall mean any place where one or more billiard, pool or combination tables are maintained, and where a charge is made for use of such tables by members of the general public. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

Article III. Movie and Television Productions

4.50.100 Purposes.

It is not uncommon for motion picture productions to necessitate or otherwise result in the disruption of motor vehicle traffic, the unusual utilization of public facilities, the employment of actual or potentially dangerous explosives or other activity which could endanger public safety, the creation of noise which disturbs the public quiet or convenience, the attraction of crowds of sightseers, or other circumstances which require the commitment of public resources in order to ensure adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community.

The purposes of this article are to provide for the licensing of motion picture productions in order to ensure that necessary public resources are provided at the times and in the manner required to protect the health, safety and welfare; that the licensee bears the cost of such public resources; and that the motion picture productions are otherwise conducted under conditions and in a manner which avoids risk to the health, safety or welfare of the community. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.105 Definitions.

As used in this article, the terms identified by RCMC 4.50.110 through 4.50.120 shall be ascribed the meanings contained therein. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.110 Definitions – Coordinator.

“Coordinator” shall mean the city manager or the city manager’s designee. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.115 Definitions – Motion picture production.

“Motion picture production” shall mean and include any activity attendant to staging or filming or videotaping of commercial motion pictures or television shows, programs, or advertising. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.120 Definitions – Still photography.

“Still photography” means and includes all activity attendant to staging or making commercial still photographs. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 1 (part), 1984].

4.50.125 Finance director.

The finance director is charged with the responsibility of administering the regulations imposed by this article and exercising the authority conferred thereby. Such authority shall include the power and duty to issue general business licenses authorizing motion picture productions, promulgate administrative regulations, and otherwise perform the duties and exercise the authorities conferred herein.

To these ends, the finance director shall be vested with the same powers and authorities in relation to motion picture productions and the issuance and administration of general business licenses therefor as are vested in the chief of police under RCMC 4.02.070, 4.02.085, 4.02.100, 4.02.105 and 4.10.000 through 4.10.155. Any reference to the “chief of police” shall be deemed to be a reference to the finance director in relation to motion picture productions. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.130 License required.

No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence within the city of Rancho Cordova for a motion picture production unless under and by authority of a valid, unexpired and unrevoked general business license authorizing the motion picture production issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this article. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.135 Exceptions.

The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to the following:

A. Reporters, photographers or cameramen in the employ of a newspaper, news service, television station or similar entity engaged in the on-the-spot recording of news events concerning those persons, scenes or occurrences which will be published, telecast or broadcast;

B. Any motion picture production at a studio located within the city of Rancho Cordova;

C. Commercial still photography. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.140 Processing of application.

Upon receipt of a fully completed application, the finance director shall provide copies thereof to the chief of police, the chief of any fire protection district having jurisdiction over the geographical territory in which the motion picture production is to occur, and any other official whose jurisdiction or authority would be affected by the motion picture production. Each of said officials shall determine whether, with regard to their specific areas of responsibility, any conditions are necessary in order to ensure that the proposed motion picture production does not endanger the public health or safety, whether the commitment of any public resources (including staffing) is necessary in order to minimize disruption caused by or risk to the public health or safety resulting from the motion picture production, and, if so, the estimated cost thereof. Each such official shall submit to the finance director within 30 calendar days following the date of filing of a completed application his or her written findings, determinations and requirements.

The coordinator may communicate with the officials concerned and representatives of the motion picture production and take such other actions as are appropriate for the purpose of facilitating processing of the application and issuance of the license. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.145 Issuance.

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCMC 4.10.040, the finance director shall act upon the application not later than 30 calendar days following the date of filing of the application, and the provisions of RCMC 4.10.040(C) shall not constitute grounds for denial of a general business license to conduct a motion picture production.

The finance director shall issue the general business license within 30 calendar days after the date on which the application is filed unless, in addition to the grounds prescribed by RCMC 4.10.040, either the director of public works, the chief of police or the chief of any fire protection district with jurisdiction over the territory in which the motion picture production is proposed finds in writing that the production would constitute a hazard to public safety, and that there are no conditions upon which the license could be issued which would eliminate the hazard. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.150 Conditions.

Pursuant to the provisions of RCMC 4.10.045, the finance director may issue a general business license authorizing a motion picture production upon conditions which relate to the following:

A. The time, place or manner of conducting the motion picture production, for the purpose of reducing disruption of traffic, disruption of public services, disruption of the public peace or quiet, or the minimization of any hazard to the public safety which could result from the production;

B. The deposit of such cash amounts as may be necessary to cover the costs of any public resources (including personnel) required to be provided by the city or any fire protection district with jurisdiction over the territory in which the production is proposed, in order to facilitate the production or reduce the disruption of traffic, public peace and quiet or safety hazards arising therefrom;

C. If the motion picture production involves a potential risk of a safety hazard to the public, a requirement that the licensee enter into an agreement indemnifying the city and any fire protection district with jurisdiction over the area where the production will occur, and, in their capacities as such, their officers, employees and agents, against any liability which may arise out of or result from the production, secured by liability insurance in such amount as is required by the city’s risk manager and in such form and by such an insurer as may be required by the city attorney. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Revised during 2008 codification; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(C)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.160 Disruption of production.

A. No person, after first being warned to cease the conduct, shall engage in conduct intentionally designed to disrupt motion picture or television production undertaken pursuant to a license issued under the authority of this chapter.

B. For purposes of this section, conduct which disrupts motion picture or television production includes, but is not limited to:

1. Creating or causing audible interference to the recording of sound;

2. Interfering with the ability of a production to achieve consistent light levels by shining or reflecting light onto a set or at a camera or by utilizing some other artificial means to adversely affect lighting;

3. Interfering with the entrance or egress of production equipment or personnel;

4. Placing any obstacles at any location where production is occurring. [Ord. 3-2023 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1042 § 1, 1996].

Article IV. Itinerant Food Vendors

4.50.200 License required.

No person shall operate lunch wagons, ice cream wagons or any other vehicle for the sale of food upon the streets within the city of Rancho Cordova for the purpose of selling food within residential neighborhoods or commercial centers, unless under and by authority of a valid, unexpired and unrevoked special business license authorizing such activity issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this article.

Licensees shall comply with the prohibitions contained in RCMC 4.54.020. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984; SCC 578 § 19 (part), 1983].

4.50.205 Employee permit required.

No person shall, as an employee or other person performing services for an owner or proprietor, engage in any of the activities described by RCMC 4.50.200 without possessing a valid, unexpired and unrevoked employee permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this article. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.210 Application for permit.

In addition to the matters prescribed by RCMC 4.10.080, an application for an employee permit to provide services identified by RCMC 4.50.200 shall contain a list of each conviction of the applicant, plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere. The list shall, for each such conviction, set forth the date of arrest, the offense charged and the offense of which the applicant was convicted. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.215 Issuance of permit.

A. Upon receipt of an application for an employee permit to perform services described by RCMC 4.50.200, the chief of police shall conduct such investigation pursuant to RCMC 4.10.085 as is deemed necessary. The chief of police shall issue the permit unless he or she finds pursuant to RCMC 4.10.090 any of the following:

1. That the application fails to contain information required by the chief of police or RCMC 4.50.210, or is otherwise incomplete;

2. That information contained in the application is false or otherwise inaccurate; or

3. That the applicant has been convicted of a crime and the time for appeal has elapsed, or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of the entry of a subsequent order under Section 1203.4 of the California Penal Code; or has done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit him or herself, or another, or substantially injure another; and the chief of police concludes that by reason of the crime or act the applicant would not perform his or her duties in a law-abiding manner or in a manner which does not subject patrons to risk of harm or criminal, deceitful or otherwise unethical practices.

B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an application shall not be denied solely on the basis that a person has been convicted of a felony if the person has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation under Section 4852.01 et seq. of the California Penal Code, or that the person has been convicted of a misdemeanor if the person has met all applicable requirements of the criteria of rehabilitation developed to evaluate the rehabilitation of a person when considering the denial of a license under Section 482(a) of the California Penal Code. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].

4.50.220 Revocation of permits.

An employee permit may be suspended or revoked pursuant to RCMC 4.10.140 upon any of the following grounds:

A. Violation of any of the duties, requirements or prohibitions contained in this article;

B. Violation of any of the duties, requirements or prohibitions set forth in any administrative regulations issued pursuant to RCMC 4.02.085;

C. Misrepresentation of a material fact contained in the application; or

D. That since issuance or renewal of the permit the chief of police has acquired information supporting a finding prescribed by RCMC 4.50.215(A)(3) in relation to the holder of the permit. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 580 § 2 (part), 1984].