Chapter 5-94
PUBLIC DANCES
Sections:
5-94-020 Applications—Investigation.
5-94-010 License required.
It is unlawful to operate or conduct a public dance in the city without having first obtained a license therefor as is provided in this chapter. (Prior code § 5-9-1)
5-94-020 Applications—Investigation.
A. Applications for such licenses shall be made in conformance with the provisions of this code relating to licenses, and shall specify the location of the proposed dance or dances and the person or organization sponsoring the same.
B. No such license shall be issued to a person who is not a person of good moral character.
C. It shall be the duty of the chief of police to make or cause to be made an investigation into the character of each applicant and report the results of such investigation to the clerk. (Prior code § 5-9-2)
5-94-030 Fee.
The annual fee for public dance and/or block parties or party to be held on one premises shall be as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, and the fee for a single dance on premises not covered by an annual license shall be as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2015; prior code § 5-9-3)
5-94-040 Premises.
It is unlawful to conduct a public dance in any hall or place which is not equipped with sufficient and adequate exits; and no hall or building which is not provided with at least two exits of four feet or more width shall be used for such purpose. (Prior code § 5-9-4)
5-94-050 Conduct.
It is unlawful to indulge in or to permit any improper or immoral conduct at any public dance. (Prior code § 5-9-5)