It shall be unlawful to give, present, or conduct any motion
picture or theatrical, for which an admittance fee is charged, except
performances given solely for the benefit of and under the supervision
and auspices of a religious, educational, or charitable organization,
without having secured a license therefor as provided herein.
Applications for licenses shall be made in conformance with
the general provisions relating to applications and shall state, in
addition to the other information required, the place of the intended
performance and the seating capacity thereof.
For motion pictures which are to be presented in premises which are not covered by an annual license, the fee to be paid shall be as provided in §
113-2. However, no motion picture shall be presented in or on any premises or building which does not fully comply with the requirements of the ordinances for the construction or maintenance of buildings for this purpose.
It shall be unlawful to use any scenery in any theater other
than nonflammable scenery or such as shall have been rendered nonflammable
by application of fire-preventive coatings.
It shall be unlawful to present any public motion picture in
any building or structure which does not contain the number of exits
required by the ordinances of this Village or by statute, or in premises
in which the electric wiring does not fully comply with the ordinances.
All places used for the exhibition of theatricals must be kept adequately
ventilated during the performance and for so long a time as the audience
may remain therein.