Turlock Municipal Code Art. 10 Skating Rinks: Regulations

For the purposes of this chapter, "public skating rink" shall mean a place where skating is regularly conducted on certain days as a business, whether for profit or not for profit, and to which the public is admitted, either with or without charge, or at which the public is allowed to participate in the skating, either with or without charge.

It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or assist in conducting any skating rink in the City unless under and by the authority of a written permit from the Council.

Permits to conduct skating rinks in the City may be issued by the Council upon the written application of any person for himself or on behalf of any association of persons or corporation. The Council shall first satisfy itself that the conduct of such skating rink will comport with the public welfare. For this purpose, the Council may consider any facts or evidence bearing on the place where the proposed skating rink is to be located, the character, reputation, and moral fitness of those who will be in charge of it, or any other facts or evidence enlightening the Council in this respect.

The license taxes for skating rinks shall be as set forth in Article 1 of this chapter.