Chapter 4.44
TEEN DANCE CLUBS1
Sections:
4.44.010 Repealed.
4.44.020 Teenage dance club defined.
4.44.040 Additional reasons for denial of application for teen dance club.
4.44.050 Off-street parking facilities.
4.44.060 Readmittance restriction.
4.44.070 Use of alcoholic beverages prohibited.
4.44.090 Loud, profane or boisterous conduct prohibited.
4.44.110 Limitation on ages of patrons.
4.44.140 Employment of security forces.
4.44.160 Additional conditions.
4.44.010 Legislative intent.
Repealed by Ord. 411. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.010)
4.44.020 Teenage dance club defined.
A teenage dance club is a place, premises or establishment where entertainment, music and dancing are available to persons between the ages of 16 and 20 years of age, inclusive, in conjunction with the provision of food or nonalcoholic beverages, or both, in a supervised nightclub setting. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.020)
4.44.030 Permit required.
A. No person shall operate a teen dance club unless a permit therefor has first been issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A permit for a teen dance club shall be obtained pursuant to the uniform licensing procedures established by Chapter 4.04 SBMC.
B. A teen dance club permit shall be issued for a period of one calendar year unless the issuing officer determines that a shorter time is necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, or to ensure the enforcement of particular conditions attached to the issuance of a permit A permit may be renewed from time to time. A permit processing fee in the amount of $110.00 in the case of an initial permit, or $60.00 in case of a renewal permit, shall accompany the application for the permit or the renewal. (Ord. 58 § 1, 1988; Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.030)
4.44.040 Additional reasons for denial of application for teen dance club.
In addition to the reasons stated in the uniform licensing procedures, the officer shall not issue a permit if the issuing officer finds any of the following:
A. The applicant has had a permit revoked by the department within one year prior to the date of application;
B. The director of community development has not issued a certification that the teen dance club constitutes a permitted use in the particular premises or at the location proposed and that all required land use permits have been issued;
C. In the case of renewal, that any violation of this chapter has occurred within one year prior to the date of renewal; or
D. The applicant, owner or any management employee of the applicant has been convicted, within the last five years, of a crime of moral turpitude, or involving the sale of alcohol or drugs, or any other offense relating to minors. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.040)
4.44.050 Off-street parking facilities.
All teen dance clubs shall have adequate off-street parking facilities reserved specifically for the use by patrons of the teen dance club as required by the city zoning ordinances. All off-street parking facilities made available for patrons of a teen dance club shall be adequately lighted. The permittee shall be required to ensure that the off-street parking facility is supervised by security personnel in order to ensure that the parking facility is not used for the unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs or narcotics. The security personnel shall ensure that the patrons of the teen dance club enter and exit the club and the parking facility in a quiet manner so as not to disturb the quiet enjoyment of adjoining properties. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.050)
4.44.060 Readmittance restriction.
No person admitted to a teen dance club shall be permitted to leave and thereafter re-enter the club. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.060)
4.44.070 Use of alcoholic beverages prohibited.
No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, consumed, stored, or be available in a teen dance club. Admission to a teen dance club shall be denied to any person possessing alcoholic beverages or illegal narcotics or drugs, or to any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.070)
4.44.080 Hours of operation.
A teen dance club shall be closed and the premises cleared of all patrons on or before the hour of 1:00 a.m. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.080)
4.44.090 Loud, profane or boisterous conduct prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in loud, profane or boisterous conduct on the premises of a teen dance club, including the off-street parking facilities. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.090)
4.44.100 Live entertainment.
Provided that the appropriate permits therefor have first been issued, live entertainment may be permitted in a teen dance club. No entertainment as defined in Section 21.280.2 of the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances shall be permitted at any time in a teen dance club. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.100)
4.44.110 Limitation on ages of patrons.
No person under the age of 16 years or over the age of 20 years, inclusive, shall be admitted to a teen dance club; provided however, that spouses, parents or legal guardians of minor patrons shall be admitted. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.110)
4.44.120 Noise regulations.
A teen dance club shall be operated in such a manner that the entertainment, dancing and other activities occurring within the club and in the off-street parking facilities do not create an unreasonable level of noise to reasonable persons residing in residentially zoned property in the vicinity of the club. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.120)
4.44.130 Inspection.
Any officer of the San Diego County sheriff’s department, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, or any member of the Solana Beach fire department charged with the duty of law enforcement shall have free access at all times to any teen dance club issued a permit under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.130)
4.44.140 Employment of security forces.
The permittee shall employ, and there shall be on duty at all times during the hours of operation of a teen dance club, one licensed security officer approved by the sheriff’s department for each 150 patrons of authorized occupancy. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.140)
4.44.150 Requirements additional to any requirements imposed pursuant to any zoning or land use ordinance of the city.
The requirements of this chapter are additional to any requirements which may be imposed upon the operation of a teen dance club establishment pursuant to the provisions of any land use regulation or ordinance of the city. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.150)
4.44.160 Additional conditions.
The issuing officer may impose additional restrictions and conditions to those established by this chapter, if the issuing officer finds that, because of the particular location, size or proposed method of operation of a teen dance club, additional conditions or requirements are necessary in order to ensure the public health, safety, morals and welfare. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.160)
4.44.170 Violations.
A violation of any provision of this chapter or a failure to comply with any requirements of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a violation shall be punished according to Chapter 1.16 SBMC. Any violation of this chapter, or of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1987; 1987 Code § 4.14.170)
Prior legislation: Ord. 43.