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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3163ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 9.32 of the Kent City Code entitled "Conduct in Alcoholic Beverage Premises", by adding a I new section regulating entertainment conducted on premises licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to adopt the restrictions on hours of entertainment on premises licensed to r: serve liquor as authorized pursuant to RCW 66.28.080 and d WAC 314-16-055; an I i i i WHEREAS, excessive noise, traffic, public disturbances and other activity associated with the after hours operation of s+ I alcohol serving establishments impacts the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Kent; NOW, THEREFORE, I i THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES � is HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 9.32 of the Kent City Penal Code is hereby amended by adding a new section, 9.32.06, as follows: ji 3 �a I - i Sec 9.32.06. Entertainment - hours permitted. Pursuant to RCW 66 28 080 and WAC 314-16-055, no music dancing or entertainment may be conducted between the hours of 2 a m and 6 a m on any premises licensed under the il authority of the State Liquor Control Board which is open to the i' public and which operates for profit directly or indirectly, or requires a monetary payment or contribution from the persons 1 admitted "Dancing" herein shall not include a public dance i I under Chapter 5.12 of the Kent City Code which regulates certain public dances on premises not licensed under the authority of the State Liquor Control Board "Dancing" and "entertainment" herein !� shall not include adult entertainment under Chapter 5.11 of the :1 Kent City Code which regulates adult entertainment performed on premises not licensed under the authority of the State Liquor j Control Board. "Music" and "entertainment" herein shall not apply to radios or mechanical musical devices such as tape decks or similar equipment. 'i Section 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections or sentences of this chapter are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the i` validity of the remaining portion of this chapter and the same shall remain in full force and effect. i Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its "+ passage, approval and publication as provided by law. oil ft WHITE, MAYOR ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER,CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: 7-- ROG2* A. LITBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED the day of 1994. APPROVED the day of 1994. PUBLISHED the day of 1994. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. -e"'L-(SEAL) BRENDA JACOB R, CITY CLERK nitecLub.ord 3