As used in this Chapter, and unless otherwise defined or distinctly
expressed, the following words and phrases shall have the following
meanings:
ADMISSION CHARGE
Any charge or consideration for the right or privilege to
enter or interact with any amusement or entertainment, or admission
to or entry to any area or facility, where such amusements or entertainment
acts are conducted.
AMUSEMENT OR ENTERTAINMENT
Includes but not limited to independently operated, transient
and temporary festivals, carnivals, circuses and sideshows, and street
fairs, for which an admission charge is made.
CIVIC ORGANIZATION
Any not-for-profit organization, organized for civic, charitable,
benevolent or religious purposes, and the purposes of which are primarily
for the benefit of the City and its citizens. Political organizations
are expressly excluded from being within the definition of such term.
A permit must be obtained in order to conduct any amusement or entertainment within the limits of this City, under the provisions of this Chapter. Civic organizations shall be required to obtain a permit, but shall have the permit fee waived; other amusements or entertainment may be conducted, but only if the same has been licensed under the provisions of Chapter
605 of this Code.
The City Manager is hereby given authority to promulgate rules
and regulations consistent with the terms of this Chapter, for the
purpose of carrying out and enforcing compliance. A copy of such rules
and regulations shall be on file and available for public examination
in the office of the City Clerk. Failure or refusal to comply with
any such rules and regulations promulgated under this Section shall
be deemed a violation of this Chapter.
Any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter may be revoked by
the City Manager upon determination that the amusement or entertainment
is being operated or conducted in violation of this Chapter, or is
conducted or operated as to endanger the public peace, health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of this City.
The fee for the permit required by this Chapter shall be approved
by the Governing Body and listed in the Schedule of Fees and Charges
maintained in the Finance Department.