Downey Municipal Code Part 7A Arcades

As used in this part, "arcade" shall mean any place to which the public is admitted or invited wherein five or more coin or slug operated amusement machines are maintained or where one or more coin or slug operated still or motion picture machines are maintained.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

No person shall operate, maintain, manage, or conduct an arcade without a written permit from the Chief of Police issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

A copy of this part shall be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place on the premises wherein the arcade is maintained.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

No person shall operate an arcade between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or permit any person to remain in any arcade between 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.. This section, however, shall not be construed to prevent regular employees from performing necessary work within the premises.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

(a) No person under the age of 18 years shall be in, remain in, enter, or visit any arcade between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian.

(b) No person shall falsely represent himself to have reached the age of 18 years in order to obtain admission or remain in an arcade between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m..

(c) No person having charge or control of any arcade shall permit or allow any person under the age of 18 years to be in, remain in, enter, or visit any arcade between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. unless such minor is accompanied by his parent or legal guardian.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

An arcade shall be so constructed and maintained that a clear and unobstructed view of the entire interior thereof may at all times be had from any entrance to such premises. No partitions forming rooms, stalls, or other enclosures shall be permitted where the public is admitted, except that rest rooms shall be maintained, and storage rooms with access limited to employees only may be maintained.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)

Rules and regulations consistent with the purposes of this part and to implement this part shall be adopted by the Chief of Police, and all arcades shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of this part and such rules and regulations.

(Added by Ord. 527, adopted 7-12-77)