The following words and phrases, when used in this title, have
the meanings in this section unless, from the context, a different
meaning is intended or specifically defined:
"Amusement devices"
means any machine, device, or apparatus of which the operation
or use is permitted, controlled, allowed or made possible by the deposit
or placing of any coin, plate, disk, slug or key into any slot, crevice
or other opening or by the payment of any fee or fees, for the use
as a game, contest or amusement of any description, or which may be
used for any such game, contest or amusement, and the use or possession
of which is not prohibited by any law of the State of California.
This definition does not include jukeboxes, telephone devices or machines
that sell merchandise.
"Music machine"
means a jukebox, karaoke or similar machine that plays music
on payment.
"Vending machine"
means a machine that dispenses articles such as food, drinks,
or toys when a coin, bill, or token is inserted.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019)
It is unlawful for any person, or for any person as agent, clerk or employee, within the corporate limits of the City to operate an amusement establishment without first having procured a business license required by Chapter
4.02 and a regulatory permit required by Chapter
4.03.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019)
Any person possessing a valid business license and permit in
accordance with this title, may own and operate five or fewer amusement
devices, music machines, and vending machines without payment of the
regulatory fee established by resolution of the City Council; provided,
however, that each machine must be owned by the business where it
is located.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019)