Burbank Municipal Code Art. 1 Amusements Generally

Every person operating an arcade (as defined by Section 10-1-203 of this code) shall pay a license fee as specified in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-1; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 3088, 2876.]

Any person operating an arcade or operating or maintaining amusement machines as defined by Section 10-1-203 of this code shall comply with the provisions of this section, in addition to any other applicable sections of the Burbank Municipal Code:

A. No operator of an amusement machine shall cause, permit, or allow the machine to be operated by a person under sixteen (16) years of age in a commercial establishment between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and two o’clock (2:00) P.M. Monday through Friday, and after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. daily, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply during school holidays or vacation periods recognized by the subject schools within the City of Burbank.

B. All amusement machines shall be situated in the premises so that they are readily visible from the entrance to the premises.

C. The premises where an amusement machine is located shall be well lighted at all times with a minimum light of three (3) foot-candles.

D. The maximum number of amusement machines shall not exceed three (3), except pursuant to Section 10-1-1115 of this code relating to arcades.

E. Adult supervision shall be provided at all times during hours in which an amusement machine is in operation by a person under sixteen (16) years of age. [Added by Ord. No. 3088; formerly numbered Section 5-1.1; Amended by Ord. No. 3404, eff. 7/1/95; 3098, 3058.]

Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a boxing and wrestling exhibition shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-2; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person operating a carnival, fair or similar exhibition shall pay a daily license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution plus an additional amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution for each show, riding device and concession in excess of twenty (20) in number. [Formerly numbered Section 5-3; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person operating a children’s amusement park with ferris wheel, scenic railroad, merry go round, flying Jenny, swing or similar device for the amusement of children, where a fee is charged or collected for any persons thereon, shall pay a license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-4; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person operating a children’s pony ride, for the amusement of children, not in connection with any established livery stable or riding academy, where a fee is charged or collected to ride such pony or ponies, shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-5; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person operating a circus or similar exhibition shall pay a license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. For each side show included in such circus or exhibition for which a separate admission fee is charged, the additional license fee set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution shall be paid. [Formerly numbered Section 5-6; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person engaged in the business of operating a shooting gallery shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-9; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person operating any traveling theatrical performance or any theatrical performance such as comedy, spoken drama, operas, or concerts, under, surrounded or partially enclosed by a canvas or similar substance, shall pay a license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-10; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

Every person engaging in the business of operating a theatre shall pay a license fee as follows:

A. For a theater containing not more than fifty (50) seats, an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution; and

B. For a theater containing more than fifty (50) seats, an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 5-11; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

A. License Fee: Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a lecture, entertainment, show or exhibition not otherwise provided for in this chapter, for which a fee is received, directly or indirectly, either as a gift, donation or otherwise, shall pay a license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution.

B. Duration: No license issued under this section shall be valid for a longer period than seven (7) days, without the approval of the Council. [Formerly numbered Section 5-12; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]