Title 7 — BUSINESS LICENSES›Division 2 — SPECIFIC BUSINESSES›Chapter 7.82 — THEATERS
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 Theaters
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
7.82.030 - Theater defined.¶
A.
As used in this Part 2, "theater" means a theater, concert hall or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances, as those words are used in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code, but does not include any adult business required to be licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.92.
B.
The board finds that a "theater," as defined in this section, is a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having a permanent stage upon which dramatic, theatrical, vaudeville or similar performances are given, whose primary function is to give such performances, and, if food, drink or other merchandise is served, sold or offered for sale, such service, sale or offer to sell is merely incidental to the performance.
C.
The board further finds that a typical theater also has movable scenery on the stage, permanently affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage, and regularly scheduled performances.
(Ord. 2003-0067 § 26, 2003; Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3351, 1951.)
7.82.040 - Choice of license permitted when.¶
In order to conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2, if no other activity is carried on for which Section 2810 requires a license, it is sufficient if either a theater license or an entertainment license is obtained. Both are not required.
(Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3356, 1951.)
7.82.050 - License—Application.¶
A person at his option, pursuant to this Part 2, may apply for a theater license.
(Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3352, 1951.)
7.82.060 - Application—Information required.¶
An application for a theater license shall comply with Section 7.06.020, and also shall state facts which show that no activity will be conducted for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license except that of a theater as defined in this Part 2.
(Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3353, 1951.)
7.82.070 - Grant or denial of license—Conditions.¶
The commission shall grant a theater license if it finds no grounds for denial pursuant to Section 7.08.070, and also finds that the licensee will conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2, and no other activity for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license. A theater license shall not be granted if any other activity for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license will be conducted, even if the applicant has a license issued pursuant to Section 7.36.040 for such other activity.
(Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3354, 1951.)
7.82.080 - Modification, suspension or revocation of license—Conditions.¶
A theater license shall be revoked, suspended, or modified as provided in Sections 7.08.140 and 7.08.160 of this title. Also, a theater license shall be revoked or suspended if:
A.
The licensee ceases to conduct a theater as defined in this Part 2; or
B.
In conjunction with such theater, the licensee also conducts other activities for which Section 7.36.040 requires a license whether he has such a license or not.
(Ord. 10797 § 3 (part), 1973: Ord. 5860 Ch. 21 Art. 3 § 3355, 1951.)
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