§ 5.20.030. Cabaret regulations.

A.

If any licensed cabaret premises are also licensed for the sale of beer, no person under the age of 21 years may enter or be permitted to remain on the premises, except that such person may enter and remain on premises licensed for the sale of beer with other than a Class "C" or "seasonal" license, if such person is accompanied by his parent and leaves the premises before 11:00 p.m. or at least one hour prior to the time dancing is permitted, whichever time is earlier, and except that a person between the ages of 18 and 21 may enter and remain upon the licensed cabaret premises licensed to sell beer other than under a class "C" or "seasonal" license at the premises, solely as an entertainer and during the time only that such person performs his entertainment; provided such person is under proper supervision while on the premises and has first procured the approval of the governing body. It shall be unlawful for such person to circulate among the patrons or guests of such place of business.

B.

The dance area in a licensed cabaret must be separated from the seating area by a minimum aisle or areaway of three feet.

C.

Access to rest rooms must be by an aisle or area of at least three feet in width and in no event shall a cabaret license be issued if it is necessary to cross directly over the dance area to have access to rest rooms.

D.

If the dance area is adjacent to or in front of a bar where beer or food is served or consumed there must be a minimum aisle or areaway of five feet between the bar and the dance area.

E.

Impromptu audience performers or itinerant walk-in guitar players or entertainers are prohibited.

F.

It shall be unlawful to furnish live entertainment for patrons of restaurants or premises licensed pursuant to Chapter 5.12, unless the premises are licensed as a cabaret pursuant to this chapter.

G.

A variety of hot foods must be available to guests and clientele of a cabaret during all hours it is open for business.

(Prior code 9-448)