Sec. 4-23. - Location — Sonoma County Municipal Code

Gambling licenses may be issued only for establishments located in zoning districts designated LC or C1, provided a use permit has been issued for an approved specific street address.

Gaming licensees are responsible for maintaining the safety of patrons or individuals in or adjacent to gaming establishments. This obligation includes, but is not limited to, retaining security services, installing and maintaining monitoring equipment, or instituting other measures as directed by the sheriff. A plan to provide for the safety and security of patrons must be submitted to the sheriff for review and approval. Failure to maintain adequate safety and security shall provide grounds to take action against gaming licensees up to and including revocation of licenses.

The maximum number of gaming establishments which may be licensed in the unincorporated county of Sonoma is one.

The maximum number of gaming tables which may be maintained in any gaming establishment is ten (10) except as may be authorized by the state of California for temporary special licenses as may be authorized by Section 19942 of the Business and Professions Code, its regulations, and as authorized by the sheriff for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours in duration.

Before it shall be allowed to operate, each gambling establishment shall adopt rules for per-hand charges and wagering limits in each game, all of which is subject to the approval of the sheriff. The per-hand charge to be assessed by the establishment, if any, and wagering limits must be posted in conspicuous places throughout the establishment and at the gambling tables in such a manner as to provide the patrons adequate notice of the per-hand charges and wagering limits. Said per-hand charges shall comply with the requirements of state law.

(Ord. No. 5151 § 7, 1999.)