Arlington Heights § Section 10.202 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to entertainment venues in Arlington Heights, specifically distinguishing between background music and various forms of live entertainment, exhibitions, and performances that may require a cabaret, theater, or night club license. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.503 Business & Licensing Section Electrical Requirements This section outlines electrical requirements for mechanical amusement riding devices and circuses in Arlington Heights. It mandates electric lighting for nighttime use, requires pre-installation electrical layout approval, and specifies the need for an emergency lighting system for safe evacuation. It also references specific chapters of the Municipal Code for grounding and general electrical installation standards. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.504 Business & Licensing Section Safety This section outlines safety requirements for amusement rides and circuses in Arlington Heights. It mandates immediate shutdown and evacuation during severe weather or civil disturbances and sets a minimum distance from power lines, while also specifying water meter and check valve acquisition from the public works department. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.506 Business & Licensing Section Permit This section outlines the permit requirements for operating mechanical amusement riding devices at carnivals in Arlington Heights. It details application submissions, required approvals, fees, and permit duration. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.508 Business & Licensing Section General Regulations for Circuses This section requires any person, firm, or corporation operating a circus in Arlington Heights to obtain a license. The license application must specify the location and seating capacity, and the fee is either $175.00 per day or three percent of gross receipts, whichever is greater. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.509 Business & Licensing Section Inspection of Circuses This section mandates inspections of circus premises by the Director of Building and the Fire Chief to ensure compliance with municipal ordinances, including specific requirements for tents, grandstands, ventilation, exits, stands, and fire extinguishers. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.510 Business & Licensing Section Bond Required This section prohibits conducting a circus in Arlington Heights without first submitting a license application that includes a $100,000 bond. The bond is intended to cover any loss, damage, or liability the Village might incur due to the circus's operation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.511 Business & Licensing Section Limitation on Number This section limits the operation of circuses or carnivals to one per day within Arlington Heights. If multiple applications are received for the same day, priority is given to the first complete application, and subsequent applicants are assigned a different date. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.602 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the application process for obtaining a license to operate circuses, carnivals, menageries, or side shows. It requires applicants to adhere to general licensing application requirements and to specify the seating capacity of the venue. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4.1 Business & Licensing Section Application of provisions This section states that the provisions of this chapter, excluding licensing and fees, apply to all public shows, theatricals, circuses, and other amusements within the village. This applies regardless of whether these amusements are specifically licensed elsewhere in the chapter. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4.10 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section mandates that the chief of police and chief of fire/EMS ensure that all public shows and amusements are inspected by members of their respective departments. The inspections are to verify compliance with the ordinance's provisions regarding such amusements. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4.5 Business & Licensing Section Street shows This ordinance prohibits street shows, carnivals, exhibitions, or other amusements from taking place on public streets or sidewalks if the primary public accommodation is in a public place, unless approved by the village board. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4.6 Business & Licensing Section Athletic exhibitions This section requires a license and a fee for conducting athletic exhibitions where admission is charged, with an exemption for nonprofit youth activities. It also imposes a 3% gross receipts tax on these exhibitions and allows for police attendance and examination of financial records. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4C-1 Business & Licensing Section License required; application This section requires any person wishing to conduct or operate a circus in Barrington to first obtain a license. The application for this license must be submitted to the village clerk and specify the location where the circus will be held. View in Barrington’s full code →
Barrington § 3.4C-2 Business & Licensing Section License fees This section establishes license fees for circuses, sideshows, and concessions, referencing section 1-14-1 of the code for the specific daily fee amounts. View in Barrington’s full code →
Batavia § 3.4.1 Business & Licensing Section Application Of Provisions This section clarifies that the regulations within this chapter apply to all public shows, theatricals, circuses, and other amusements in Batavia, regardless of whether they are specifically licensed elsewhere in the chapter. This exclusion does not apply to licensing and fees. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 3.4.13 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes a penalty for violations of the amusements ordinance in Batavia. Violators may be fined up to $750.00, with each day of continued violation constituting a separate offense. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 3.4.14 Business & Licensing Section Indemnification This section requires amusement operators to indemnify and hold the City of Batavia harmless from any claims arising from amusement operations. Operators must provide proof of general liability insurance to secure this indemnity. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 3.4.3 Business & Licensing Section Conditions And Prohibitions This section of Batavia's municipal code outlines conditions and prohibitions for public amusements. It addresses audience conduct, crowd safety, indecent shows, exhibition of criminals, and presentations that incite riots or public disturbances. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 3.4.5 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section mandates inspections of all public shows and amusements by the Police and Fire Departments to ensure compliance with amusement provisions and general city building and safety codes. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bellwood § 113.073 Business & Licensing Section Stationing Persons At Box Office; Examination Of Books The Village Comptroller is authorized to place personnel at the box office of licensed races, contests, or exhibitions. These personnel have the authority to inspect all books related to gross receipts from these events. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 35.260 Business & Licensing Section Applicability Of Provisions This section establishes that the regulations within this subchapter apply to all defined amusements, regardless of whether they are already licensed or regulated by other parts of the municipal code or ordinances. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.1 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines "Carnival" to include various amusement activities and facilities, explicitly excluding gambling and games of chance. "Exhibition" is defined broadly to encompass circuses, menageries, carnivals, and similar public amusement enterprises that charge admission. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.2 Business & Licensing Section License Required This section of the Bensenville municipal code requires a license to conduct or operate any public exhibitions or carnivals within the Village. This requirement does not apply to amusements or exhibitions specifically licensed elsewhere in the code. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.3 Business & Licensing Section License Fee, Exception This section outlines the process for obtaining a carnival license in Bensenville, stating that the Village Clerk issues the license upon approved application. It also establishes an exception to the license fee for amusements, exhibitions, or carnivals sponsored by or benefiting specific types of non-profit organizations. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.4 Business & Licensing Section Liability Insurance Required This section mandates that applicants for an exhibition or carnival license must provide proof of public liability insurance. The insurance must cover damages from devices and facilities used in the event, with a minimum coverage of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.5 Business & Licensing Section Requirements; Inspection This section outlines requirements for exhibitions and carnivals, including operator responsibility for site cleanliness and order, free admission for police, and mandatory pre-operation inspections of rides for safety hazards. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.4.6 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes a penalty for violating any provisions of the chapter related to Exhibitions And Carnivals. Violators face fines between $5.00 and $500.00, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 4.3.11 Business & Licensing Section Requirements For Specific Amusement Establishments This section outlines specific operational requirements for certain amusement establishments in Berkeley. It mandates lighting and open view for skating rinks, billiard centers, and bowling alleys, and sets hours of operation for billiard centers. It also establishes regulations for theaters, requiring classification notices for motion pictures and restricting access to R-rated and X-rated films for minors. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 4.3.2 Business & Licensing Section License And Compliance Required This section of the Berkeley municipal code requires individuals to obtain an amusement license before operating specific entertainment venues such as theaters, billiard centers, bowling alleys, or public skating rinks. Licensees and their employees must also comply with the provisions of the code. View in Berkeley’s full code →