(a)
In this article, section 4.02.004 shall apply to all shows, performances, exhibitions, medicine shows, panoramic or view shows, menageries, carnivals, wild west shows or rodeo shows, acrobatic performances, wax shows, dramatic or theatrical productions, skating rinks or wrestling arenas held in or exhibited upon the streets or under any tent, or in any airdome, hall or building, within the city limits.
(b)
Each
person aiding or abetting the holder of such exhibitions, shows, or
performances shall be equally guilty of a violation of this article
when said exhibitions, shows, or performances attempt to show or operate
without a permit.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.01)
This article shall not apply to an organization established
for the purpose of holding intermittent events for the advancement
of better living conditions, better agriculture, more and better livestock,
or more efficient farm and home equipment in the county and the advancement
of the potential possibilities of the city, industrially, commercially
and financially. Neither shall the provisions of this article apply
to any scholastic event, church activity, or other not-for-profit
activity.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.02)
The city council shall have full supervision of the regulating and policing of all exhibitions, shows, and performances as set out in section 4.02.001(a).
(1997 Code, sec. 110.03)
It shall be unlawful for any person to give, conduct, exhibit, or maintain any show, performance, exhibition, or place of amusement of any character whatsoever, within the city limits, unless a permit to hold such exhibitions, shows, or performances is first obtained as provided in section 4.02.006.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.04)
All applications for a permit under this article shall be made
to the city secretary at least 24 hours in advance of the proposed
opening date or time of an exhibition, show, or performance. Said
application shall state the type of exhibition, show, or performance;
whether it will be in a tent, building, airdome, or open arena; the
number of people to be employed; the proposed opening date; the period
of time for which the permit is wanted; and the hours and days of
the week said exhibition, show, or performance will be open to the
public.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.05)
(a)
If,
in the opinion of the city secretary, the proposed exhibition, show,
or performance appears to be composed of lawful amusements or is a
lawful enterprise, he shall issue a permit under this article upon
the payment of the fee herein provided for.
(b)
The
fee for any permit issued under this article shall be as provided
for in the fee schedule. This permit fee and charge is intended to
be used only for the purpose of defraying the expense of the city
in regulating and inspecting exhibitions, shows, or performances and
the employment of extra police necessary to handle unusual crowds,
and such fee is hereby appropriated to use as salary for such purpose.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.06)
The location and hours of an exhibition, show, or performance
shall be subject to the approval of the city.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.07)
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an exhibition,
show, or performance, in whole or in part, after its permit expires
or after it is revoked for cause, and all persons assisting in such
operation shall be guilty of an offense.
(1997 Code, sec. 110.08)
