0737 Allowing Dancing in Lic. BusinessesAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF SECTION 3 -6
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee Florida recognizes that changing community values and
personal choice in conduct may require revision to the codes from time to time; and
WHEREAS that section of Chapter 3 of the code of ordinances which prohibits dancing in bars
has caused confusion, is regularly ignored by the public; and is virtually incapable of
enforcement; and
WHEREAS amending said ordinance can be accomplished to protect the moral values and
standards which exist in this community, yet also provide for relief for local business
owners;
NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows;
Section One. Section 3 -6 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Okebchobee, Florida is
hereby rescinded.
Section Two. Section 3 -6 code of Ordinances, City of Okeechobee, Florida, is enacted
as follows:
Section Three. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the
remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
INTRODVG for first reading and public hearing on the 7"' day of December 1999.
BONNIE THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 737
Sec. 3 -6. Dances in bars and other establishment.
(a) Any permitted business establishment located in the City of
Okeechobee, Florida may promote, conduct or permit dancing in
bars or places including those that are lawfully licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages, by its patrons, invitee's or guests at the
establishment; subject to compliance with all applicable codes,
ordinances, or statutes, including those regarding capacity of the
establishment, fire safety, hours of operation, or other requirement
protecting the health welfare or safety of the Citizens.
(b) Nothing herein shall be construed to permit any dance or conduct
by patrons, guest or invitee's that would violate the provisions of
Ordinance No. 720, City of Okeechobee, Florida, which ordinance
prohibits public nudity or nudity associated with establishments
that possess licenses to sell or serve alcoholic beverage.
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JAMES E. KIRK
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 4th day of January 2000.
ATTEST
BONNIE THOMAS, CMC
CITY CLERK
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY
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JAMES E. KIRK
MAYOR