Rosemead Municipal Code Ch. 5.48 Public Dances

No person shall open, conduct or operate a public dance or participate in or allow public dancing in any place in the City where alcoholic beverages are sold, served, given or furnished, except as herein provided or other than in or at a dine and dance restaurant as herein defined, and unless all the following conditions and requirements are complied with and exist at all times at or during which such dancing is permitted.

A. Music for dancing is furnished by not less than two live musicians both of whom are present in the premises and jointly participate in the rendition of such music.

B. There is a dining area furnished and equipped to accommodate at least fifty (50) persons seated at dining tables at one time.

C. There is a separate dance floor in the premises having a minimum distance of eight feet between the opposing sides of such area at the narrowest point thereof; and adjacent to or within a dining area capable of seating fifty (50) persons.

D. The building in which such dance or dances will be held is on property zoned for commercial or industrial use under the provisions of this Code.

E. A valid license has been issued in accordance with provisions of this Code authorizing such dancing.

F. Off-street parking is provided with a number of parking spaces equal to at least one-fourth of the number of persons which the dining area is furnished and equipped to accommodate pursuant to subsection B of this section. Such parking area shall be on or contiguous to the premises in and upon which such dine and dance restaurant is conducted, or shall be easily accessible thereto and within a reasonable distance therefrom, and signs indicating the availability of such parking area for patrons of such establishment shall be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the exterior of such restaurant and at such parking area. If such parking area is not on or contiguous to the premises, the owner, operator or person in charge of the dine and dance restaurant shall submit a plan of such parking area to the City Manager showing the location and design of such parking area and its accessibility to such dine and dance restaurant. If the City Administrator finds that such parking area is located within a reasonable distance from and is easily accessible to the dine and dance restaurant so as to provide parking for the patrons thereof, the City Manager shall approve the same. If the City Manager shall not approve such parking area within fifteen (15) days after the submission of a plan thereof as hereinabove provided, such owner, operator or person in charge of such dine and dance restaurant may appeal to the City Council, and the City Council's decision shall be final and conclusive.

(Prior code § 6203)

"Dine and dance restaurant" means a dance place or establishment where the general public is admitted and bona fide, complete and genuine full-course meals are served at tables as a business, and individual drinks of alcoholic beverages are served and public dancing is permitted.

(Prior code § 6204)

The provisions of Section 5.48.010 shall apply to establishments featuring or offering Karaoke entertainment as an accessory use, as defined in Section 17.04.020.

(Prior code § 6204.1)

The provisions of Sections 5.48.010 and 5.48.020 shall not apply to any charitable, religious, fraternal or similar nonprofit organization.

(Prior code § 6205)