"Entertainment," as used in this chapter, means any act, play, burlesque show, revue, pantomime, song, scene, show, song and dance set, instrumental music, carnival, sideshow, circus, merry-go-round, amusement ride, penny arcade, skating rink, or any other kind of public amusement whatsoever.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966; Ord. 618 § 1, 1968)
No person shall provide, permit or assist in providing entertainment in a restaurant, cafe, nightclub, bar, coffee house, or other place where food or beverages are served and which is open to the public unless such person has first obtained a permit so to do as hereinafter required.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966)
Applications for entertainment permits, accompanied by the required fee, shall be filed annually in January with the city manager or his designate, on forms supplied by the city. The fee shall be as set by resolution of the city council and shall be revised periodically to reflect the changes in the cost of processing and investigation. The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant and shall contain such information as may be deemed necessary. The city manager may require that the applicant be fingerprinted.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966; Ord. 848 § 1, 1975; Ord. 1006 § 8, 1981)
Upon receiving an application for an entertainment permit, the city manager shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant and his employees, the place where the entertainment is to be presented, and the type of entertainment proposed. If the city manager determines that the applicant and those persons associated with him in conduct of the business are of good moral character, that the entertainment proposed is not unlawful, that the place where the entertainment is to be presented is suitable for the type of entertainment proposed, and that the granting of such permit will not be detrimental to the public safety and welfare, he shall issue a nontransferable permit for such entertainment. If the city manager determines that the application does not satisfy the requirements, he shall deny the application. If the application is denied, the applicant shall be so advised by registered letter directed to the address shown on the application or by personal service. Service shall be deemed complete upon deposit of the letter in the United States Post Office.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966)
Whenever a permittee intends to present a different type of entertainment than that authorized by an existing entertainment permit, he shall so advise the city manager in writing and shall furnish such additional information as may be requested. The city manager may in his discretion authorize the permittee to present the requested type of entertainment without requiring that application for a new permit be made.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966)
The city manager may revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter for any of the following reasons:
(1) 
The permittee has ceased to meet the requirements for issuance of a permit;
(2) 
The establishment has been operated in an illegal or disorderly manner;
(3) 
Music or noise from the establishment for which the permit was issued interferes with the peace and quiet of the neighborhood;
(4) 
The permittee, or any person associated with him as principal or partner, or in a position or capacity involving total or partial control over the establishment for which the permit was issued, has been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966)
If an applicant is aggrieved by any action or failure to act upon the part of the city manager in issuing, failing to issue, suspending or revoking any permit under this chapter, the applicant may appeal to the city council by filing with the city clerk a statement addressed to the city council setting forth the facts and circumstances regarding the action or failure to act on the part of the city manager. The city clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the time and place set for hearing his appeal. The city council, at its next regular meeting held not less than ten days from the date on which such appeal has been filed with the city clerk, shall hear the applicant, the city manager, and all relevant evidence and shall determine the merits of the appeal. The action of the city council thereon shall be final.
The right to appeal to the city council from the denial, suspension or revocation of any permit required by this chapter shall terminate upon the expiration of fifteen days following the deposit of a registered letter in the United States Post Office advising the applicant of the action of the city manager and of his right to appeal such action to the city council.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966)
Any person aggrieved by any administrative decision made under this chapter may, upon the payment of a fee to be established by resolution or minute order, appeal the decision to the city council. The city council may also review any such decision on its own motion. The procedures for filing and hearing such appeals and reviews are set forth in Chapter 2.02 of this code, incorporated herein by reference.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966; Ord. 850 § 8, 1975)
The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to require an entertainment permit for the following:
(1) 
For the use of a radio, record player, jukebox or television receiver in any establishment;
(2) 
For any entertainment provided for members and their guests at a private club where admission is not open to the public;
(3) 
For entertainment conducted in any theater holding a valid business license issued under Chapter 5.08 of the code;
(4) 
For entertainment conducted or sponsored by any religious organization or by any bona fide nonprofit club, society or association, organized or incorporated for benevolent, charitable, dramatic or literary purposes, having an established membership and which holds regular meetings other than such entertainment at regular intervals, when the proceeds, if any, arising from the entertainment are used for the purpose of such club, society or association.
(Ord. 571 § 2, 1966; Ord. 848 § 2, 1975)