[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm or firms
to be engaged or concerned in the business of theatrical exhibitions,
amusements, dances, or any other form of public exhibition or amusement
within the limits of the Borough of Hummelstown without first having
taken out a permit as hereinafter provided in this Part 2.
[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Any person or persons, firm or firms who may desire to operate
or conduct theatrical exhibitions, amusements, dances or any other
kind of entertainment shall file application in writing with the Borough
Manager, and pay the required fee as established from time to time
by resolution, and upon the approval of the application by the Borough
Council or by a committee appointed by the Borough Council the Borough
Manager shall issue a permit permitting the exhibition, amusement,
or dance.
[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Where an application is made for the conducting of an amusement,
temporary or seasonal in its nature, and the said permit is granted
by the Borough Manager, the said granting shall not be construed in
any way to change the zoning classification of the property involved,
which shall still remain and be of the same classification as it was
prior to the issuing of the permit.
[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Borough Manager shall have the right to prohibit entirely,
or regulate by resolution, the character and kind of amusement that
shall be permitted in the Borough or any part thereof, the time of
opening and closing of the amusement, and shall in all respects have
complete control of the said operation, and shall prohibit the same
if he deems such amusement, dance or public exhibition to be unnecessary
or detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
the Borough.
[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Permits may be issued for a definite or indefinite period of
time. Any permit may be revoked by the Manager at any time upon failure
of the permittee to follow the regulations set forth.
[Ord. 1912-2, 2/12/1912; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to
pay a fine not more than $300, and/or to undergo imprisonment for
a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part
2 continues shall constitute a separate offense.
