[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019[1]]
As used in this Chapter and unless otherwise defined or distinctly
expressed, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
set out herein:
Any charge for the right or privilege to any amusement or
entertainment or admission to or entry to any area or facility where
amusement or entertainment is conducted.
Includes, but is not limited to, indoor or outdoor events
including carnivals, circuses, pony rides, concerts, parties, or other
public or private events for which an admission, cover, or entrance
fee is charged, but shall not include movie theatres or live theatres
otherwise licensed by the City.
Includes any individual, firm, corporation, company, partnership
or association.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
An amusements license must be obtained in order to conduct or
host any amusements or entertainments at a fixed or recurring business
location. An amusement or entertainment permit must be obtained in
order to conduct any amusement or entertainment on a singular or infrequent
basis, or on a property not otherwise licensed for such activities.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
Every person proposing to conduct or engage in any amusement or entertainment or a duly elected officer of any corporation or organization proposing to conduct such amusement or entertainment shall apply in writing to the City Clerk for a license and/or permit pursuant to Section 610.020 on behalf of such person and shall complete an application form as may be established by the City Manager and shall obtain an occupation license as otherwise provided by law.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
No license or permit shall be issued to conduct an amusement
or entertainment until the City Manager has determined that the proposed
location for the conduct of such amusement or entertainment complies
with the zoning ordinances.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
All applicants shall state on their application that they will
indemnify the City for any claim resulting from the operation of the
amusement or entertainment and each application shall be accompanied
by a certificate of insurance, showing the City as a named insured,
covering any damage or liability to the City which may be caused by
the operation of the amusement or entertainment with a one million
dollar ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
The City Manager may refuse to issue a license or permit to
any amusement or entertainment, the operation of which does not comply
with this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
Upon determination that the proposed amusement or entertainment
shall comply with this Chapter, the City Manager shall issue the appropriate
license and/or permit and shall notify the applicant.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
Any license or permit issued pursuant to this Chapter may be
revoked by the City Manager upon his/her determination that the amusement
or entertainment is being operated or conducted in violation of this
Chapter or in violation of rules and regulations established and promulgated
pursuant thereto or is so conducted or operated as to endanger substantially
the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Sikeston.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019; Ord.
No. 6179, 1-27-2020]
A.
Any
amusement or entertainment conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall
comply with the following rules:
1.
Hours of operation shall be limited from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M.
(midnight) Sundays through Thursdays, and from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 A.M.
on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. No re-entry shall be allowed
after 1:00 A.M.
2.
Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided on the premises of
such amusement or entertainment.
3.
All electrical wiring and lighting must be approved by the City Engineer,
Building Inspector or their representative.
4.
Adequate facilities for the disposal of trash and debris shall be
provided on the premises.
5.
The premises shall be inspected prior to operation by the Director
of Public Safety or his/her representative to determine that the requirements
of this Chapter and any other ordinance of the City applicable to
public rooms and buildings have been complied with.
6.
The area of premises where such amusement or entertainment is conduced
shall be cleaned and policed after the cessation of such amusement
or entertainment and all trash, litter and debris shall be removed.
7.
Adequate licensed security must be provided at the cost of the event/business
owner for any event that extends past 11:00 P.M.
[Ord. No. 6167, 11-4-2019]
Persons operating amusements or entertainments while possessing a valid liquor license shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 610 but must comply with all laws and regulations pertaining and applicable to said liquor license.
