§ 26-49. Applicability; exemptions.

This article shall apply to any place of business located within the DRZ offering, on a regular or occasional basis, entertainment which includes live or pre-recorded amplified musical performances, or dancing to live or pre-recorded amplified music or song, except for the following exempt activities:

(1)

Religious services or performances at any church or other place of worship.

(2)

Any place of business that only provides background music or musical performances that do not disrupt normal conversation.

(3)

Any activity approved by the City or otherwise permitted by law to take place on public land.

(4)

Any temporary circus, farmers' market, festival, or carnival exempt from securing a zoning permit in accordance with the City of Danbury Zoning Regulations or otherwise exempt from the City's Zoning Regulations pursuant to State or Federal law.

(5)

Public and private school programs; studios for instruction in music or dance.

(Ord. No. 720, § 11-6(b), 12-4-2012)