As used in this article, unless the context
otherwise indicates:
PERSON
Includes an individual, firm, corporation, company, partnership,
association, an unincorporated association and any person acting in
a fiduciary capacity.
SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS and THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES
Includes, among others, motion-picture shows and theatrical
shows of all kinds, but shall not include those sponsored and/or conducted
by nonprofit organizations specifically exempted by the Town Council.
No person shall, within the Town, publicly or
for compensation or for any profit or advantage to himself or other
person exhibit, present or take part in any exhibition or theatrical
performance or other show or performance without first obtaining a
license as provided in this article from the Town Council.
With the exception of motion-picture shows,
the initial application under this article shall be accompanied by
an application fee of $15.
The Town Council shall issue a license under
this article when it finds that:
A. The applicant is of good moral character and capable
of operating the proposed business in a manner consistent with the
public safety and good morals; and
B. The requirements of this article and of all other
governing laws and ordinances have been met.
With the exception of motion-picture shows,
a license shall be issued to a successful applicant under this article
after payment to the Town Clerk of a license fee of $100. Thereafter,
for each annual renewal of said license the fee shall be $50 payable
in full on or before the annual renewal date of December 1 of each
year.
A license shall be issued to a successful applicant for a motion-picture license under this article after payment to the Town Clerk of an annual license fee of $500, payable in full on or before the annual renewal date of December first of each year. Provided, however, that in the event initial application is made for a motion-picture license at a time other than said date of December 1 the initial annual fee shall be prorated accordingly for the portion of the year for which it is issued. An applicant for a motion-picture license hereunder shall not be subject to the initial application fee set forth in §
186-10.
A licensee under this article shall comply with
the following requirements and standards of operation:
A. Quiet; good order. The licensee shall maintain quiet
and good order upon the premises, and loitering shall not be permitted
in or about the entrances to or exits from such premises.
B. Indecent advertising. The licensee shall not permit
indecent, obscene or other unlawful advertising with regard to any
performance or performances.
The Town Council shall have the authority to
revoke or suspend a license issued under this article when it finds
that:
A. The licensee is operating in violation of this article
or any other governing law, ordinance or regulation; or
B. The licensee is operating so as to constitute a nuisance
by reason of noise or unlawful activity on the premises.