The purpose of this article is to establish special regulations applicable to the types of enterprises under this article; and to regulate such enterprises through a special business licensing procedure in order to protect and safeguard the public's health, safety and welfare.
(Prior code § 5.500)
A. 
Special business licenses are issued for businesses that require additional regulation and review by the county sheriff's department, certification of compliance by other county departments, and/or state and federal regulation not typically required of a general business license.
B. 
Licenses required by this article shall be obtained before the commencement of business, or if the business is in operation and a license possessed, renewed not later than 30 calendar days after the expiration date of such previous license.
(Prior code § 5.505)
Additional fees may be required by various county departments for supplementary services such as required permits, building inspections and fingerprinting.
(Prior code § 5.510)
All applications for a special business license shall be filed with the tax collector. The tax collector shall collect any fee required for the application, assure that the application is complete, and refer the application to the required departments for processing, investigation, review and action. The approval process for a special business license will include, but is not limited to, the same review required of a general business license stated in Section 5.12.030. Such review and investigation of the license application can take up to 90 days. Upon approval, the license will be mailed to the applicant. If the license is denied, the applicant will be informed in writing and advised of his or her right of appeal.
(Prior code § 5.515)
The sheriff and other certifying county departments may approve the issuance of a special business license upon such conditions relating to method or manner of operation of the enterprise as deemed necessary to adequately protect members of the public. Such conditions may be imposed at the time a special business license is initially issued, upon renewal of the license, or at any time during the term of the license. One such condition may be the requirement of a use permit for certain special business licenses.
(Prior code § 5.520)
The sheriff shall have the authority to summarily suspend any license issued under this section if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that there are grounds for revocation under Section 5.08.210, or that the licensee is using an unlicensed employee. Such suspension shall not exceed 30 days and within a 21 day period the sheriff shall submit a written report to the tax collector setting forth the grounds for such suspension so that the tax collector may evaluate such report to determine whether to undertake revocation proceedings under Section 5.28.210.
(Prior code § 5.525)
A. 
For purposes of this section, "adult entertainment" means and includes those establishments defined in Article 17.56 of the Placer County Zoning Ordinance. In addition to adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters and arcades, adult hotel or motels, adult cabarets, massage parlors, model studios, and sexual encounter centers as defined in Article 17.56, other "adult entertainment" businesses include public bathhouses, escort bureaus, introductory services, and out-call massage services. The above listed adult entertainment businesses require approval by the county sheriff's department.
B. 
Exemptions include the following:
1. 
Modeling schools maintained pursuant to standards established by the State Board of Education of the state of California; or
2. 
Any persons licensed by the state of California to administer medical or therapeutic treatments.
C. 
A conditional use permit shall be obtained prior to the establishment of a sex-oriented entertainment business as required by Article 17.56 of the Placer County zoning ordinance.
D. 
List of Services. A list of the services available and the price of such services shall be posted in a clearly visible place at or near the entrance of each adult-related business. The services available shall be described in readily understandable language. No adult-related business shall render or provide, or offer to render or provide, any service not listed in compliance with this section.
E. 
Employment of Minors. It is unlawful for the operator or any other person in charge of an adult-related business to employ or retain any person who is under the age of 21 years of age to perform any service on behalf of the business.
(Prior code § 5.530)
A. 
For purposes of this section, "Bingo" is defined as a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to the numbers or symbols selected at random.
B. 
The tax collector may authorize nonprofit, charitable organizations, mobile home park associations and senior organizations to conduct bingo games. All such organizations and associations who wish to conduct bingo games, the proceeds of such games to be used only for charitable purposes, shall be exempt from the licensing fees required by this chapter.
C. 
The sheriff's department will conduct a thorough investigation of all bingo game applicants to ensure that no fraudulent or deceitful actions will take place against the citizens of the county.
D. 
Conditions of license are subject to Section 326.5 of the California Penal Code.
(Prior code § 5.535)
A. 
For purposes of Sections 5.16.090 through 5.16.230, "cardroom" means any place where games of cards are played and to which the public is invited to participate in card games with or without the consideration of payment. Games played with cards, dice or any device for money and not otherwise authorized by the California Penal Code are prohibited by this section.
B. 
Each person operating a cardroom shall first secure a special business license. Each card dealer of the cardroom shall comply with the requirements of Section 5.16.160. Each licensed cardroom shall be maintained separate and apart from any other room or business operated in the building, but may be connected by a door.
C. 
Unless otherwise provided, cardrooms may operate 24 hours a day.
D. 
Investigation of Applicant. The county sheriff shall investigate all new cardroom applicants before a special business license is issued.
E. 
Concurrent Regulations. Placer County intends to regulate cardrooms within its jurisdiction concurrently with the state of California, as authorized and required by the Gaming Control Act set forth at California Business and Professions Code Section 19800 et seq., and related regulations.
(Prior code § 5.540; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
It is unlawful for any person to commence or conduct, or purport to commence or purport to commence or to conduct, within the county, any business, activity, enterprise, undertaking or place, where tables are used directly or indirectly for playing cards or card games and for the use of which a fee, commission, or compensation is directly or indirectly charged, accepted, or received from players or participants in any such playing of games until such person shall have first obtained a license to do so under and in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior code § 5.542A; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
Any person proposing to commence or conduct any business, activity, and/or enterprise for the playing of cards or card games shall file with the tax collector a written application for a license to do so as required by the provisions of this chapter. Concurrent with the filing of the application, each person identified therein shall be fingerprinted by the sheriff or his designee and no application shall be deemed filed until the fingerprinting is completed. Each such application shall contain and clearly and truthfully, under oath or affirmation, set forth and show information as the sheriff shall require.
(Prior code § 5.542B; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
Investigations Required. Whenever an application has been filed with the tax collector for a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the tax collector, in cooperation with the sheriff shall make a full and complete investigation of the applicant, including the applicant's partners and officers including, but not limited to:
A. 
A full and complete review as to the type of tables or in connection with, the proposed business and the rules for and type of games proposed to be played, which review shall also include the proposed locations of the tables within or about the proposed place of business; and
B. 
A determination that the applicant and persons financially interested have obtained valid registration from the Attorney General pursuant to the Gambling Control Act. The sheriff shall make such investigation with reasonable promptness and shall report to the tax collector as to all matters concerning the public health, welfare and safety as may be concerned with such application.
(Prior code § 5.542C; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
Consideration by Tax Collector. An application for a license shall be presented to the tax collector.
B. 
Decision of Tax Collector. The tax collector in cooperation with the sheriff may, in his/her discretion, either approve the application and grant the license applied for or deny the application and refuse to grant the license applied for.
C. 
License Conditions. Any such license granted by the tax collector shall be deemed conditioned so as to require compliance with all of the terms, conditions, and provisions of this chapter, shall further be conditioned upon the applicant agreeing, unless he or she surrenders his or her license, to hold the county harmless, including payment of all court costs and legal fees, with respect to any and all claims and actions prosecuted against the county concerning the validating or legality of the license or any other provisions of this chapter, and may additionally contain any other conditions the tax collector may impose as express conditions of approval.
(Prior code § 5.542D; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
The tax collector shall deny issuance of any license under the provisions of this chapter in any of the following cases:
1. 
If the proposed business or activity to be operated is in violation of any state or county law;
2. 
If the game for which a license is applied for is unlawful;
3. 
If the building and premises will not conform to the building and zoning laws of the county;
4. 
If issuance of the license is sought in respect to a new gambling establishment, or the expansion of an existing gambling establishment that is to be located or is located near an existing school, church or building used primarily as a place of worship, playground or other area of juvenile congregation, hospital, convalescence facility, or near another similarly unsuitable area.
B. 
Any person denied a permit by the tax collector may appeal the decision to the board of supervisors as provided by Section 5.16.160.
(Prior code § 5.542E; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
Within 60 days of any anniversary of the issuance of a license, the owner may apply to the tax collector for reassessment authorized for operation pursuant to the license. The tax collector, in his or her discretion, may approve or deny any such application. Every license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be dated as of the day it is issued and unless sooner revoked, shall stay in effect until the license is either surrendered, suspended or revoked. A license, and all rights of the licensee thereunder, shall expire and be revoked by operation of law if the licensee fails to commence operation of a cardroom within one year of the date of issuance of the license.
(Prior code § 5.543A; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
General. The license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to suspension or revocation in the time and manner set forth in this section.
B. 
Grounds. The license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be suspended or revoked if it is found, in the time and manner hereinafter described:
1. 
The Attorney General of the state has suspended or revoked a licensee's registration under the Gambling Control Act;
2. 
That the licensee or any agent or employee thereof, has violated, or permitted, allowed or caused the violation of any provision of this chapter, any regulation issued pursuant to this chapter, or any state law or regulation relating to the operation of a cardroom;
3. 
That the licensee has failed to pay, when due and payable, any of the fees provided for in this chapter;
4. 
That the licensee, or any agent or employee thereof has permitted, allowed or caused any violation of any condition of approval imposed upon the issuance of such license; or
5. 
That the licensee has made any fraudulent statement as to a material fact on an application form, or as to any other information presented as part of the application process.
C. 
Action of Tax Collector. Upon information that a violation constituting a ground for suspension or revocation has occurred, the tax collector, in cooperation with the sheriff, shall conduct an investigation and make a determination as to whether revocation is warranted. If so, the tax collector shall serve a notice of intent to revoke license as provided in this chapter. The matter shall be set for a hearing before the board of supervisors at its next most convenient meeting if requested by licensee. The tax collector shall give notice of the time and the place of the hearing before the board of supervisors to the licensee not less than 15 days in advance of the date set by the manager for such hearing.
D. 
Hearing. At the time set for such hearing, the board of supervisors shall hear the evidence presented by the tax collector, or his/her designee and the sheriff to show the reasons for suspension or revocation; thereafter, the board of supervisors shall permit the licensee, and any other interested person, to present such evidence as may be relevant to dispute the existence of such facts. The board of supervisors may continue the hearing from time to time, and, if satisfied that probable cause for revocation exists and that continued operation of the cardroom jeopardizes, or threatens to jeopardize, the public welfare, may suspend the license pending the conclusion of the hearing.
E. 
Decision of Board of Supervisors. If based on the evidence presented, the board of supervisors finds that facts are presented which constitute grounds for suspension or revocation, it shall suspend or revoke the license. If it finds that such facts are not present, it shall dismiss the proceedings. The decision of the board of supervisors shall be final and conclusive.
(Prior code § 5.543C; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
The following rules and regulations are established and promulgated by the board of supervisors with reference to card games for which licenses are issued under the provisions of this chapter. The licensee shall, in writing, agree to be bound by and observe each and all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the license.
A. 
No licensee shall use, operate or permit the use or operation of more tables than those for which such licensee holds a current and valid license to operate or use in the county.
B. 
No licensee shall permit any person to play in any game licensed by the provisions of this chapter at any time while such person appears to be, or, in the opinion of the licensee or duly authorized agents or employees, is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and no person under, or who appears to be under, the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs shall play in any such game.
C. 
No licensee shall permit any person to enter the premises while such person appears to be, or, in the opinion of the, licensee or duly authorized agents or employees, is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
D. 
All licensees shall make available to any patron or potential patron of the cardroom, written players' house rules. No licensee shall permit any person playing in any of the games licensed by this chapter to make any individual bet or wager in excess of the maximum bets set forth for the particular game as specified in the players' house rules.
E. 
No licensee shall permit or allow any person under the age of 21 years to play in any game licensed hereunder, or for any nonemployee under the age of 21 years to be present at any time in any area of the cardroom in which card games are being played.
F. 
Any games not prohibited under state law shall be permitted in any cardroom.
G. 
The playing of all games provided for in this chapter shall be confined to the designated cardroom areas and no playing of any game provided for or permitted by this chapter shall be permitted at any other location of such premises.
H. 
A cardroom shall be open for inspection during all hours to the sheriff, or duly authorized representative, without a search warrant.
I. 
The licensee shall not permit any person to work in a cardroom without that person having fully complied with the requirements of this chapter.
J. 
The maximum fee charged by the licensee when there are six or more players shall be $5 per hand. The maximum fee charged by the licensee where there are five or fewer players shall be $4 per hand. This fee cannot be tied to the amount of a player's bet, the size of the pot, winnings that may be collected or money that changes hands between the players at the table.
K. 
The total number of tables allowed with Placer County will not exceed five tables.
L. 
There shall be no wagering limit, except as provided by written house rules.
M. 
The licensee will be responsible for, and provide, patron security and safety in and around the gambling establishment during the hours of operation. The board of supervisors, delegates to the sheriff and/or his/her designee, the right to establish specific guidelines as to other hours that security shall be provided, and as to the method by which patron safety will be accomplished. Each licensee shall be responsible for clearly posting any limitations on limits of liability. These limits of liability are subject to review by the board of supervisors.
N. 
The licensee must post signs with lettering plainly legible from all tables specifying the wagering limits for each of the permitted games. The board of supervisors reserves the right to review those wagering limits at any time. The fee required for each player will also be posted at each table.
(Prior code § 5.544A; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
It is unlawful for any licensed cardroom in the county to employ any person who does not have a valid, unsuspended and unrevoked card dealer's permit issued by the sheriff or designee.
B. 
Any person wishing to obtain a card dealer's permit shall file an application with the sheriff. The application shall be complete in all respects and shall include photographing and fingerprinting. Each application shall be accompanied by (1) a nonrefundable processing fee in an amount set forth at Placer County Code Section 2.124.050(3); (2) a background check as set by Placer County Code Section 2.124.050(2); and (3) a fingerprint fee as set by Placer County Code Section 2.124.050(14). All applications for employment permits are subject to review by the Gambling Control Commission. The Gambling Control Commission, upon review, as provided by California Business and Professional Code Section 19910.5A and Regulation 1906.3, may object to the grant of a permit on any number of stated grounds. Any Gambling Control Commission objections to issuance of a permit will result in the denial or revocation of the permit by the county. Each application shall contain, in addition to such other information as the Sheriff shall require.
C. 
The sheriff shall process the application and may approve, conditionally approve, or deny such application. The sheriff shall deny an application for a permit in the following cases:
1. 
If the applicant has been convicted of any crime punishable as a felony;
2. 
If the applicant has been convicted of an offense involving dishonesty;
3. 
If the applicant has engaged in bookmaking, loan sharking, or other illegal gambling activities or has been convicted of an offense involving such activities;
4. 
If the applicant is not a person of good character, integrity, and honesty; or
5. 
If the applicant has knowingly made a false statement of material fact in the application or as part of the application process.
D. 
A cardroom dealer's permit may be suspended or revoked by the sheriff under the following circumstances:
1. 
The commission of any act which would have been grounds for the denial of a permit pursuant to subsection E of this section; or
2. 
The violation of any condition imposed in issuing such permit.
E. 
The information received by the county pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be treated as confidential and shall be accessible only to those county officials having jurisdiction over the provisions of this chapter, and to management personnel of the licensee.
F. 
A permit issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for one year.
G. 
Each employee at all times while acting within the scope of the employee's employment on the cardroom premises or the area of an authorized special card game tournament shall wear a valid employee permit in a prominently visible place upon the employee's person. Failure to comply with this requirement shall subject the employee to be summarily removed from the premises by the licensee upon the direction of any peace officer.
(Prior code § 5.544B; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
Unlawful Locations. It is unlawful for any person to play, or permit the playing, of any game regulated or referred to by the provisions of this chapter at any place within the county, except a place operated under a permit.
B. 
Unlawful Games. It is unlawful for any person to play in, or permit the playing of, any game at any place licensed pursuant to this chapter which game is not permitted by the provisions of this chapter, or in any game played in violation of this chapter.
C. 
Operation of cardrooms. It is unlawful for any operator of a cardroom permitted under this chapter or for any owner, principal employee or agent of a cardroom permitted under this chapter:
1. 
To allow to be wagered by any player any amount in excess of the posted wagering limit for the table at which the player is then playing, except as is specified in the players' house rules;
2. 
To knowingly permit any unlawful activity to take place upon the premises of the cardroom or to fail to take reasonable steps to prevent such activities from taking place, including, but not limited to, illegal gambling activities, prostitution and cheating. The licensee shall have the power to formulate reasonable policies and procedures to control such activities, and these policies and procedures may be published in the players' house rules;
3. 
To permit any employee on duty to play in any of the games authorized by this chapter other than pursuant to policies of the licensee that are disclosed in the players' house rules;
4. 
To derive revenues from games being played in the cardroom otherwise than from collection of a specified periodic or per hand fee. This prohibition does not apply to any owner, principal employee or agent who is participating in a card game as a player on his own account.
D. 
Cheating. It is unlawful for any person to attempt to gain any unfair advantage of any player in a licensed card game through a fraudulent technique or mechanical or electrical device.
(Prior code § 5.544C; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A licensee may exclude or eject from the premises any person who has been engaged in or been convicted of bookmaking, loan sharking, the sale of controlled substances, illegal gambling activities, cheating, prostitution or whose presence in or about such cardroom would be inimical to the interests of legitimate gaming. No person shall be excluded or ejected on the grounds of race, color, creed or sex.
(Prior code § 5.544D; Ord. 4996-B (part), 1999)
A. 
The county, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 12071, is required to establish a procedure, as prescribed by the California Attorney General, for the licensing of firearms dealers in the unincorporated area of the county. Further, Chapter 30 of the Placer County Code provides for the operation of a firearms sales and repair business as a type of home occupation, subject to a minor use permit issued by the county planning department, prior to obtaining a county business license or other local approvals. Once all applicable fees have been paid and all associated conditions and approvals have been secured, the applicant will be issued a special business license in the form prescribed by the California Attorney General.
B. 
An applicant for such license or renewal shall provide all information requested, including proof of compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws when required by the county, or the application will not be deemed complete. Before a business license can be issued by the tax collector, the applicant must provide a copy of:
1. 
A valid federal firearms license (FFL) issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms;
2. 
A valid seller's permit issued by the State Board of Equalization;
3. 
A valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued by the US Department of Justice.
C. 
A special business license for the licensing of firearms dealers requires the approval of the county sheriff.
(Prior code § 5.545)
A. 
For the purpose of this section, "fortunetelling" means a person who professes to foretell events in other people's lives through various means including, but not limited to, the use of cards, crystal gazing, handwriting analysis, palm reading, divine guidance and witchcraft.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person, and each employee thereof, to advertise, conduct, operate, engage in or carry on any fortunetelling or like activities for profit or charge without first securing a special business license.
C. 
Approval Process. All license applications submitted under this section, shall be submitted to the county sheriff for approval, in addition to any other required department approvals.
D. 
The sheriff shall investigate all new applicants, and shall within 60 days approve such application, or file a written report with the tax collector recommending denial of said application. The sheriff shall recommend approval unless he or she finds any of the following:
1. 
That the issuance of such a license would be detrimental to the public's health, safety, or welfare;
2. 
That the applicant has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral corruption;
3. 
That the applicant has made wilfully false statements in his or her application;
4. 
That there exists grounds for refusal under Section 5.08.210.
E. 
Exceptions: Theatrical performances or shows of magic conducted for the entertainment of persons and performed before an audience, conducted under the provisions of a general business license approved by the county of Placer.
F. 
Hours of Operation. Activities regulated by this section shall not be conducted, operated or carried on between the hours of two a.m. and six a.m.
(Prior code § 5.550)
A. 
For the purposes of this section, "hunting club" means and includes commercial hunt clubs, domesticated migratory game bird shooting clubs and California State Department of Fish and Game licensed game bird clubs.
B. 
Every person owning, operating or leasing any property in the unincorporated area of the county for the purpose of a hunting club shall first secure a special business license. Each application for such a license shall include a copy of a valid hunting club license where such license is required by the California Department of Fish and Game.
(Prior code § 5.555)
A. 
Purpose. The county of Placer finds that the sport of rafting serves a desirable and legitimate recreational need. The board of supervisors further finds, however, that it is both reasonable and proper to require that any business utilizing public resources for private benefit should take such steps as are reasonable and appropriate to protect those valuable and natural resources. The board further finds that this section is a reasonable and prudent method of protecting such resources.
B. 
Any business which has as it's purpose the rental of rafts within Placer County, east of the Sierra Crest, shall first obtain a special business license and raft tags as specified herein from Placer County.
C. 
For purposes of this section, "raft" means and includes any raft, inner tube, or any other type of inflatable or noninflatable flotation device used or intended to be used for traversing any river or stream. It shall not include any boat required to be registered with the state of California or any federal agency.
D. 
Business and Rafting Locations. The business location and points of river ingress and egress must be either commercially zoned by Placer County or publicly owned. The public right to the use of areas below high water line does not qualify a location as "publicly owned." Commercial rafting shall be limited to that reach of the Truckee River between Lake Tahoe and the Alpine Meadows Road bridge crossing.
E. 
Exceptions. The board of supervisors may waive the requirements of this subsection if all of the following exist:
1. 
Rafts are provided only to registrants in a program being conducted for educational purposes and not to the general public;
2. 
The applicant provides sufficient funds or labor necessary as may be determined by the board to reasonably provide for clean-up along the body of water on which such rafts are utilized;
3. 
The applicant has legal rights to use river ingress and egress points;
4. 
The applicant shall have no more than five rafts on the river at any given time;
5. 
The applicant provides transportation between the river and the location of the educational program;
6. 
The applicant has requested and received approval of this waiver from the board of supervisors.
(Prior code § 5.560)
A. 
Application Information. In addition to the special business license application provided by the planning department, the applicant must provide an addendum that includes the following information:
1. 
The location, assessor's parcel number, and legal description of the premises where the business is proposed to be operated, including all lands to be used for parking, ingress to and egress from the river, and other incidental uses. If the applicant is not the owner of all land where the business is proposed to be operated, he or she shall submit evidence of written consent to such use by the owners; and
2. 
A detailed explanation of the applicant's program and plans to provide:
a. 
Personal safety floatation equipment such as life vests,
b. 
Sanitation facilities,
c. 
Vehicle parking areas as required in this section,
d. 
Safe vehicle access and traffic control at the points of ingress and egress from the river or stream,
e. 
Provisions for clean-up of ingress and egress points,
f. 
Shuttle vehicles for transporting customers and rental rafts among points of river ingress and egress, parking areas, etc.
B. 
Application Period. Applications for rafting licenses shall be submitted to the planning department prior to October 15th of the year preceding the year for which a license is sought, unless the filing period is extended by the board of supervisors.
Note: The rafting license application cannot be accepted for review by the planning commission until an environmental review, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act, is completed.
C. 
Conditional Use Permit. If a conditional use permit is required for outdoor sales in conjunction with any rafting license, the special business license fee for the rafting license shall apply for both applications.
D. 
Public Hearing Required. Special business license applications to conduct this type of business shall be submitted to the county planning department. A public hearing shall be held to consider all rafting license applications. At least 10 days before such hearing, the planning commission shall give notice as follows:
1. 
Mail notice to all persons owning property within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the area occupied by the use for which the license is sought; and
2. 
Publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; and
3. 
Post said notices in conspicuous places close to the property affected.
E. 
Planning Commission Hearing. The designated hearing body for all rafting licenses shall be the county planning commission. The planning commission shall consider the documentary and testimonial evidence presented by the applicant and may thereafter grant such license.
F. 
Limitation on Rafting Tags Issued. The planning commission shall not issue licenses to allow more than 200 rafting tags for use on the Truckee River. If all applicants cumulatively request more than 200 tags, the 200 tags shall be distributed among the qualified applicants in a manner to be determined by, and at the discretion of, the planning commission. In making such a decision, the planning commission shall consider the applicants' proposals to meet the requirements of this section, the testimonial evidence presented at the hearing and the environmental documentation accompanying each application. Specific items to be considered by the hearing officer shall include:
1. 
The proposed ratio of parking spaces to rafting tags sought by the applicant;
2. 
The suitability of the proposed ingress and egress points and business location in terms of potential traffic congestion, environmental degradation, safety, nuisance factors, available space for assembly of people, storage of rafts and other equipment, bus loading and unloading, and other potential problems;
3. 
Past performance of the applicant in meeting rafting license requirements;
4. 
Financial or priority incentives for the use of remote parking areas, arrivals at non-peak times, or the use of transit to the business location; and,
5. 
Capital improvements, transit, and management measures proposed by the applicant to reduce traffic congestion in the area of the Tahoe City "Y."
(Prior code § 5.561)
A. 
All rafting licenses and operations shall be subject to the following requirements. Proof of satisfactory compliance with these requirements shall be provided by the applicant to the planning commission.
1. 
The business shall carry a minimum of $300,000 general liability insurance and Placer County shall be named as an additionally insured party in each such policy. All vehicles used to shuttle raft rental customers shall be similarly insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
2. 
Each person riding in a rented raft shall be issued a suitable personal safety floatation device, such as a life vest, which meets the approval of the US Coast Guard. Such life vests shall be carried in each raft and shall be provided at no cost to the customer.
3. 
Sanitation facilities and trash receptacles shall be provided at river ingress and egress points.
4. 
Areas for assembly, embarking, and debarking shall be provided at the business location and river ingress and egress points.
5. 
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided at the business location or approved off-site locations in accordance with the following formula: one parking space for every one and one-half rafting tags issued to the applicant.
6. 
Provisions shall be made for vehicle access and traffic control at the business location, and river ingress and egress points.
7. 
Trash and other debris shall be removed daily from the business location, and river ingress and egress points.
8. 
The raft rental operator shall provide a free shuttle service for customers and rental rafts from the point of egress to the business location. The vehicles used to shuttle passengers shall provide a seat for each passenger. The vehicle shall have capacity and/or return frequency to insure that no customer at the river egress point will have to wait more than 30 minutes for a ride to the business location.
9. 
The ownership of each raft and the tag number shall be clearly indicated by letters or numbers at least six inches tall on each raft.
10. 
Rafting tags shall be used on all commercial rafts used on the river. The size, materials, numeration, method of fixture to the rafts, and other details shall be established by the planning commission.
11. 
The licensee shall be required to notify each customer that:
a. 
White water areas exist on the river; and
b. 
Certain lands alongside the river are private property and shall not be trespassed upon; and
c. 
Restroom facilities are available at specified locations; and
d. 
The customer should depart from the river at a specified location by six p.m.
12. 
All commercial advertising signs shall be subject to the provisions of the county sign ordinance, including adherence to the provisions of the ordinance, design review approval, etc. Signs required for conditional approval of the operations, such as informational or direction signs, shall not be included in sign area computations, but will be subject to design review procedures. All signs placed by rafting operators shall be removed at the close of the rafting season.
13. 
Rafts shall not be rented out to customers before nine a.m. or after three-thirty p.m.
14. 
The applicant shall secure all applicable permits, including, but not limited to, conditional use permits, building permits, health permits, TRPA and CTRPA permits.
15. 
The business shall maintain a permanent log containing the name and address of each raft renter, the date and time of the raft rental, and the raft tag number thereof. The log shall be made available for inspection upon request by the planning department or other regulating official.
B. 
Term of License. The planning commission may approve, deny, take under advisement, or conditionally approve the issuance of a rafting license. Any valid or reasonable conditions necessary to protect the public health, safety, or general welfare, or in order to protect a valuable natural resource may be required of the licensee. Rafting licenses are valid for a term of thirty-six calendar months, unless a shorter time period is specified in the license.
C. 
Contract for River Cleanup. The county shall during the period of commercial rafting operations contract for the maintenance and cleanup of the Truckee River, including river bank, ingress and egress areas, and incidental rest areas used by commercial rafting operators. The contract shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for the following services:
1. 
Provide daily litter cleanup of the Truckee River corridor from Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City to the Alpine Meadows Road bridge, generally from 20 feet to the west of the Truckee River to the westerly edge of the pavement along Highway 89.
2. 
All trash and litter shall be removed from the area described, including floating debris or raft debris in the river which may endanger public or environmental welfare.
3. 
A minimum of 10 trash barrels with plastic liners shall be placed at regular or necessary intervals along the river and shall be emptied on an average of once daily or at any time that they become full.
4. 
In addition, at least five additional trash barrels shall be placed along the bicycle trail in conspicuous locations not easily accessible from Highway 89 and spaced at even intervals between Tahoe City and Tahoe City public utility district property south of the River Ranch.
5. 
The contractor shall daily patrol (on the river) the riverbank to provide cleanup of trash not placed in containers.
6. 
Twice weekly cleanup of the river bottom including cleaning of pools, by snorkeling, shall occur.
7. 
Two divided toilets shall be provided at an approximate midpoint between ingress and egress areas and shall be serviced as often as usage dictates or at any time the Placer County health department determines it is necessary. Such toilets shall be placed only with the prior approval of the Placer County health department and the owner of said land where they are to be located.
8. 
The contractor shall each Wednesday, during the contract period, provide to the "contract administrator" a schedule which specifies when and who will be performing the duties of the contract in the following week.
D. 
River Cleanup Fees. After approval of the rafting license and compliance with all conditions of such approval, the licensee may purchase from the county planning department the number of rafting tags allowed by the rafting license. The cost of each tag shall be determined by Placer County in the following manner:
1. 
The cost of cleanup operations; plus
2. 
The cost of the enforcement program; plus
3. 
The cost of the tags; minus
4. 
Supplemental funds received by the county for cleanup operations, equals total cost.
Total cost divided by the number of rafting tags approved equals the cost of each rafting tag.
The planning commission shall determine the cost of each of these operations, services, contracts, etc.
E. 
The fees for rafting tags may be paid to the county planning department in two installments; one-half due when the rafting tags are issued and one-half due on August 1st. The cost per rafting tag for use only on Lake Tahoe shall be $10. Rafting tags shall be issued only to the licensee.
F. 
Refund of Fees. When conditions as described in Chapter 10, Section 10.20 of the Placer County Code preclude rafting, and as a result, the rafting season in any given year is reduced to less than 100 days, the county may refund a portion of fees collected. The portion of fees refunded shall not exceed one percent for each day less than 100 as described above. Such refund(s) shall be limited to the actual cost savings as a result of the reduced rafting season. This section applies to river cleanup fees as detailed in this section. The planning commission shall determine the actual cost savings which result from the reduced rafting season.
G. 
Transferability. Once approved, rafting tags or licenses may not be transferred without approval of the planning commission. Rafts bearing valid rafting tags may not be rented or sold by other than licensee to whom the tags were issued.
H. 
Modification of License. Any valid rafting license may be modified to change the place of business, ingress or egress points, related parking areas or other significant aspects of the project by making application to the tax collector as provided in subsection L of this section. No change in the operation of the rafting business as described in the original application is permitted without the approval of the modification of the license as provided herein.
I. 
The county shall maintain the right to modify licenses, after giving notice as required in Section 5.16.280(D) and during the time periods established in subsection (A)(15)(b) of this section where a significant change in circumstances has occurred. Such changes may include but are not limited to the following:
1. 
Change in ownership or control of land in vicinity;
2. 
Change in the zoning or general plan designations affecting any property used as a part of the rafting operations;
3. 
Changes in the transportation network serving the area.
J. 
Rates. The operator of the business shall place in a conspicuous place at his location of business a sign identifying the rental rate for each type of raft.
K. 
Enforcement. Enforcement of this section shall be by an agency or department designated by minute order of the Placer County board of supervisors.
L. 
Revocation. The planning director shall have the authority to summarily suspend any license issued under this section if he has reasonable cause to believe that there are grounds for revocation. The tax collector shall have the authority to revoke the license as specified under Section 5.08.210 for causes including but not limited to:
1. 
Failure to fulfill any of the conditions attached to issuance of the license;
2. 
Violation by the licensee of any county, state or federal law;
3. 
False, misleading, or fraudulent statement of a material fact in the license application or any other document required by the provisions of this section.
Revocation shall become effective immediately upon a revocation order issued in writing by the tax collector.
M. 
Violations. Each individual violation made as described in this section shall constitute a separate violation.
N. 
Penalty. Violations of this section shall be punishable as provided by Article 1.24 of the Placer County Code.
O. 
Variances. Variances from the terms of this section shall be granted only if the planning commission finds that the strict application of this section would be detrimental to the public interest.
P. 
Appeals. Appeals to interpretations of this section or decisions by the planning commission shall be in accordance with the general provisions of Chapter 30.
(Prior code § 5.562)
A. 
For purposes of this section, "Taxicab transportation service" means any business which operates vehicles to drive upon the streets of the county of Placer for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire provided that such vehicle is designed for carrying not more than eight persons, excluding the driver, irrespective of whether the operations extend beyond the boundaries of the county, and between such points and over such routes as may be directed by the passenger.
B. 
The requirements of all California codes, including California Government Code Section 53075.5, shall be met with regard to the business of providing taxicab service.
C. 
Every person owning or operating a taxicab business in the unincorporated area of the county is required to have a special business license. Every person driving a taxicab in the unincorporated area of the county is required to have a business permit (See Article 5.20, Business Permits). In the case of a self-employed driver a special business license and a business permit must be obtained and all conditions of each section must be met.
D. 
Every person owning or operating a taxicab business in the unincorporated area of the county is required to enforce the following:
1. 
Taximeter or Odometer Accuracy. Each taximeter or odometer utilized in a taxicab to establish fare shall at all times be of a type authorized by, comply in relation to accuracy with, and be operated and maintained in compliance with any and all statutes and administrative regulations of the state. Taximeters or odometers utilized in a taxicab shall, at any time, be subject to inspection and testing by the county's sealer of weights and measures to determine compliance with the requirements of this section. Any person owning, operating or driving a taxicab containing a taximeter or odometer which is not in compliance with state statutes and regulations will be violating the law.
2. 
Displays Within Taxicab. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person holding a special business license to operate a taxicab, to authorize, direct, or otherwise allow operation of a taxicab, unless there is displayed within the taxicab in a location which may be viewed by any and all passengers, the following:
a. 
A copy of the valid driver's business permit;
b. 
The register display of any taximeter or odometer which is utilized;
c. 
A schedule of rates and charges in a conspicuous location for all passengers to see.
3. 
Most Direct Route to be Used. Any driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall take the most direct route that will take the passengers to their destination safely and expeditiously.
4. 
Issuance of Receipts. If requested, every driver of a taxicab shall give a receipt upon payment of the correct fare. Failure to comply constitutes a violation of this chapter.
E. 
Vehicle Safety. Before a special business license will be issued or renewed for a taxicab, the applicant must possess proof that any/all vehicles have been inspected and approved for safety purposes by a state certified examiner. Such proof shall include a written report that the taxicab complies with prevailing state smog, lamp and brake equipment and be provided in writing at application or renewal submittal. It is unlawful to operate or allow the operation of a vehicle which is unsafe or is not covered by a valid state certified safety certificate. Such proof must be carried at all times and be available for inspection and review upon demand by a county authority.
F. 
Liability Insurance Required. It is unlawful for any owner or operator to drive or operate a taxicab, or allow a taxicab to be driven or operated in the unincorporated area of the county, and no license shall be granted, unless the owner or operator has obtained a policy of insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in the state, insuring the owner of the taxicab against loss by reason of injury or damage that may result to persons or property from the negligent operation or defective construction of such taxicab, or for any other cause. Such policy shall have a minimum coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury, and $250,000 for property damage. Such policy shall be carried at all times and be available for inspection and review upon demand by a county authority.
G. 
Suspension and Revocation. The county sheriff shall have the authority summarily to suspend any license issued under this section if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that there are grounds for revocation as stated in Section 5.08.210 or for the following reasons:
1. 
If the owner's/operator's/driver's motor vehicle license or insurance has been revoked or suspended;
2. 
If the owner fails to operate taxicabs in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Such suspension shall not exceed 30 days and within such 30 day period, the sheriff shall submit a written report to the tax collector setting forth the grounds for such suspension so that the tax collector may evaluate such report to determine whether to undertake revocation proceedings under Section 5.08.210.
H. 
Appeals. Any owner or driver aggrieved by a decision of the tax collector may appeal that decision to the board of supervisors as stated in Section 5.08.220 of this chapter.
(Prior code § 5.570)
A. 
For the purposes of this section, a "temporary concession" is any out-of-doors retail sales operation, for the purpose of selling flowers, produce, Christmas trees or greens, clothing, paintings or other artistic products, books or other written materials, or other goods from a table, stand, temporary sheltered enclosure, cart, motor vehicle or similar equipment, and are subject to Section 15.480 of Chapter 30 of the Placer County Code.
B. 
A temporary concession shall not be deemed to include:
1. 
The sale of Christmas trees or greens in connection with and on the same premises as a supermarket, hardware, home maintenance or repair store, or other established business, if a temporary structure and electrical wiring are not employed in connection with such sales;
2. 
So-called "garage sales" conducted for the sale of products formerly utilized in a home which have become surplus; provided, that such sales are conducted on the residential premises where the goods to be sold were utilized, and do not exceed nine consecutive days nor more than four total weekends per year (nine days total within any calendar year);
3. 
The sale of agricultural products on the site where the product is grown; and
4. 
The sale or offering for sale or distribution from public sidewalks or pedestrian circulation areas of shopping centers or malls, of products to pedestrians who are traversing such areas or patrons of such retail stores.
C. 
Each person operating a temporary concession shall first secure a special business license before commencing business. Such license requires approval of the county sheriff, the planning department and other departments as designated by the tax collector.
(Prior code § 5.575)
A. 
Every person owning, operating or renting any commercial vending machine, computerized video game machine, juke box or any other machine shall secure a special business license prior to commencing business.
B. 
In addition to the license fee required in Section 5.08.030, each owner or lessor shall maintain a list of machine identification numbers and their locations available for review upon demand by a county authority. This list shall be updated by the licensee throughout the year as needed due to changes.
C. 
Each machine included within this section shall have a vending machine permit affixed (issued by the tax collector), showing that it is properly licensed. Each machine permit shall be placed at a prominent location on such machine. A two dollar ($2.00) fee shall be paid for each vending machine permit.
D. 
This section shall not be construed to permit the licensing of any commercial music playing machine, vending machine or mechanical amusement device declared illegal by state law.
(Prior code § 5.580; Ord. 5006-B (part), 1999)
A. 
License Required. Every person desiring to conduct or manage a public dance in the county, outside of municipal corporations, shall obtain a license as provided by the licensing ordinances of the county.
B. 
To be Conducted in Lawful Manner. It shall be the duty of the manager or person conducting any public dance in the county, outside of municipal corporations, to preserve good order therein and thereat, and to have all necessary and sufficient police protection to prevent the violation of any of the terms or conditions of this chapter or of any other law.
(Prior code §§ 12.13, 12.14)