Chapter 5.44
CABARETS
Sections:
5.44.050 Revocation of one-time event license.
5.44.070 State regulations applicable.
5.44.010 Definitions.
A. “Cabaret” means any room, place or space whatsoever in the city in which any music, singing, dancing, comedy act, or other similar entertainment is permitted in connection with any hotel, restaurant, cafe, club, tavern, eating place, directly or indirectly selling, serving or providing the public, with or without charge, food or liquor.
B. “Liquor” means all beverages defined in RCW 66.04.010.
C. “One-time event” means a single event, not exceeding 24 hours in duration. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.020 Applicability.
General business license provisions (Chapter 5.02 EMC) shall apply to this special license, in addition to provisions listed in this chapter. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.030 License required.
This is a special license and is required in addition to any other city business license the applicant may hold or may be required to hold. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.040 Fees and terms.
A. The fee for a one-time event cabaret license shall be as designated in the city’s fee resolution as it now reads or is hereinafter amended.
B. The fee for a cabaret license without dancing shall be as designated in the city’s fee resolution as it now reads or is hereinafter amended.
C. The fee for a cabaret license with dancing shall be as designated in the city’s fee resolution as it now reads or is hereinafter amended. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.050 Revocation of one-time event license.
In the event there is damage to property or disturbances consisting of assaultive behavior or a noise level that exceeds the decibels as set forth in the noise ordinances of the city, the police department may revoke a one-time event license without hearing, and such revocation shall be final. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.060 License holders.
No license shall be issued to:
A. A person who has not attained the age of 21 years, or who is not of good moral character;
B. A person who has been convicted of a felony within five years prior to filing his application;
C. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent, unless such manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee;
D. A copartnership, unless all the members thereof are qualified to obtain a license as provided in this chapter;
E. A corporation, unless all of the officers and directors thereof are qualified to obtain a license as provided herein. Such license shall be issued to the manager or agent thereof. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.44.070 State regulations applicable.
Any license issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to any rules or regulations of the Washington State Liquor Control Board relating to the sale of intoxicating liquor. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).