A. 
For the purposes of this chapter, “public dance” means any dance that is accessible to the public and which:
1. 
Permits the entry of any persons under the age of 18; and
2. 
Is held and conducted for a profit, either direct or indirect.
B. 
“Public dance hall”
means any place where a public dance is conducted, operated or maintained and includes the premises on which the public dance is conducted, operated or maintained and any and all areas attached to or adjacent to such premises including, but not limited to, all parking areas, hallways, bathrooms and all adjoining areas on the premises accessible to the public during the dance.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
The following types of public dances shall be considered exempt:
A. 
Those sponsored by tax exempt non-profit organizations.
B. 
Those in which the number of participants is limited to 150 or less.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
It is unlawful for any person to conduct, operate or maintain a public dance or public dance hall unless the person who is conducting, operating or maintaining such public dance or public dance hall has obtained a license in the manner prescribed in this chapter.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
A. 
The person desiring to conduct, operate or maintain a public dance hall shall be responsible for obtaining a public dance hall license.
B. 
For one-night public dances, a license must be obtained at least 14 days prior to the date the dance is to be held.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
Upon the filing of an application for a public dance hall license, the clerk shall refer the same to the Shoreline police department for investigation of the statements contained in such application.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
Applicants must comply with the building, zoning, planning and fire codes of the city of Shoreline and with any rules or regulations set forth by the State of Washington Liquor Control Board.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
A. 
Security Attendant Required. The owner or operator of every dance shall be required to hire at their own expense a security attendant or attendants, as required by the chief of police of the city, necessary to maintain good order in each dance.
B. 
Floor Manager. Every person conducting a public dance shall have a floor manager in control of the premises continuously from one-half hour before dancing begins until the dance hall is closed. It shall be the duty of the floor manager to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to public dances and in preserving order and good conduct on the part of the patrons and employees of the dance and to immediately notify the police of any suspected illegal activities on the part of patrons or employees of the dance.
C. 
Lighting. After sunset, before any patrons are admitted thereto, every public dance hall shall be lighted or illuminated in such a manner and to such an extent as is usual or customary for lighting halls or rooms of like dimensions in the nighttime for public assemblies. Such lighting or illumination shall be maintained thereafter throughout the entire time for which such dance hall is open and entertaining patrons, and during any recess or other intermission, without diminution or interruption until such dance hall is cleared and closed.
D. 
Police Responsibilities.
1. 
Any member of the police department of the city shall have the power and the duty to cause any dance hall to be vacated whenever any provision of this chapter is being violated.
2. 
The chief of police or some officer specifically designated by them shall investigate all complaints against public dances.
E. 
Closing Hours. All public dances and all music therein shall cease and terminate on or before midnight; provided, however, that upon application and for good cause shown, the police chief may grant permission to hold or continue a dance after the times provided above if they find that the same may be conducted without any violation of this chapter.
F. 
Entry for Inspections. All city officials shall have free access to public dances for the purposes of inspecting and enforcing compliance with the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)
A. 
The clerk may deny a license if the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the applicant’s officers, director or partners or any agent thereof have:
1. 
Been convicted within the last five years of:
a. 
A felony involving a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010, or a felony under Chapter 69.50 RCW, or any felony or misdemeanor under Chapters 9A.44, 9A.64 or 9A.88 RCW;
b. 
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor; or
c. 
Assault;
2. 
Failed to comply with the building, zoning, planning or fire codes of the city of Shoreline, or any rules or regulations set forth by the State of Washington Liquor Control Board; or
3. 
Knowingly made any material misstatement in the applicant’s application.
B. 
The clerk may deny a license if they determine that the conduct, operation or maintenance of a public dance hall or public dance will disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood in which the same is located.
(Ord. 345 § 2, 2004)