Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Pleasanton Municipal Code Ch. 10.16 Topless, Bottomless Entertainment
Pleasanton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pleasanton
Cite as: Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 10.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.16.010. Prohibition—Generally.¶
Upon conviction, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor who, while acting as a waiter, waitress or entertainer in an establishment which serves alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises of such establishment in conjunction with or without the sale of any other food or beverages:
A. Exposes his or her genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region;
B. Exposes any device, costume or covering which gives the appearance of or simulates the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or
C. Exposes any portion of the female breast at or below the areola; more specifically, any portion of either breast below a straight line so drawn that both nipples and all portions of both breasts which have a different pigmentation than that of the main portion of the breasts are below such straight line. Tassels, pasties, stars or transparent material are not acceptable coverage.
(Prior code 4-15.01; Ord. 1222 § 15, 1985)
§ 10.16.015. Exceptions.¶
This chapter shall not apply to adult entertainment establishments permitted in conformance with Chapter 18.114 of this code.
(Ord. 1603 § 2, 1993)
§ 10.16.020. Prohibition—Counseling or assisting.¶
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who causes, permits, procures, counsels or assists a person to expose or simulate the exposure prohibited in Section 10.16.010 of this chapter.
(Prior code § 4-15.02)
§ 10.16.030. Employment or payment not necessary for offense.¶
A person is considered a waiter, waitress or entertainer if he or she acts in that capacity without regard to whether or not he or she is entitled to compensation by the management of the establishment in which the activity is performed.
(Prior code § 4-15.03)
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