AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance amending Section 3-1 of the Columbus Code so as to add a
new definition for small multi-purpose theatre; and for other purposes.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
Section 3-1 of the Columbus Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection
3-1(ff) to read as follows:
?(ff) Small Multi-Purpose Theatre: Any theatre facility located within a CRD
or MROD zone with a seating capacity between 350 and 749 persons which meets
all of the following elements:
(1) Offers live entertainment, plays, musicals, dinner theater or leases space
for birthday parties, wedding receptions or similar events;
(2) Offers alcoholic beverages only when such beverages have been purchased by
the licensee permanently located at such premises; except that a bona fide
non-profit charitable organization may lease such premises and obtain a special
event alcoholic beverage permit that allows such charity to receive alcohol
donated by a licensed wholesaler;
(3) Provides no adult entertainment as described in Section 3-1(p) and Chapter
14, Article VI of the Columbus Code;
(4) Maintains the following operating hours: from Monday through Saturday, the
normal operating hours shall be between 6:01 am and 1:00 a.m. Sunday normal
hours of operations shall be between 6:01 am and 12 midnight. Sunday hours of
operations shall not involve the selling or serving of any alcoholic beverages
unless theatre meets requirements outlined in Section 3-13 of the Code. No
customer shall be permitted to remain on the premises for more than 20 minutes
after the normal operating hours cease.
(5) Owners, applicant, managers and employees shall be responsible for keeping
a clean, orderly place, and no patrons shall be allowed to stand, sit, mingle
or assemble outside the building in parking lots or automobiles while drinking
alcoholic beverages or causing a disturbance of any kind; and
(6) Any individual leasing or renting the theatre and wishing to impose any
fees for cover charges, fees for admission/entrance, fees for
contests/tournaments or live entertainment shall hold a valid business license
and pay all applicable fees and taxes due on all revenues earned; except that a
bona fide non-profit charitable organization shall be exempt from the
requirements of this subsection.?
SECTION 2.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
9th day of November, 2010, introduced a second time at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the ______ day of ________, 2010, and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of ________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Anthony voting__________.
Councilor Baker voting____________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK JIM WETHERINGTON, MAYOR
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