Lancaster Municipal Code Ch. 5.24 Pay to Enter Parties

As used in this chapter:

"Charge admission" means the demand and receipt of a tangible benefit, monetary or otherwise, which is a motivating influence for admission to the party. The customary courtesies and clearly noncommercial activity such as gifts by guests, sharing of expenses for dinner and beverages, or reciprocal hospitality, shall not be considered to be charge for admission. "Charge admission" does not include a donation for a political, charitable or religious purpose.

"Party" means a group of persons meeting together for social, recreational or amusement purposes.

"Residential zone" means residential zones as defined in Title 17.

(Ord. 655 § 1 (part), 1994: prior code § 4-1.117)

It is unlawful to charge admission to any party conducted in a residential zone.

(Ord. 655 § 1 (part), 1995: prior code § 4-1.118)

Violation of this chapter is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 655 § 1 (part), 1994: prior code § 4-1.119)