City of Boca Raton Alcoholic Beverage Establishments Ordinance 5093 April 29, 2009
Recommended Amendments to Chapter Four Definitions: –Alcoholic Beverage Establishment An establishment with a “4COP” or “14BC” license issued by the State of Florida. An establishment with a “4COP” or “14BC” license issued by the State of Florida. A business with a “SRX” issued by the State of Florida shall not be considered an alcoholic beverage establishment. A business with a “SRX” issued by the State of Florida shall not be considered an alcoholic beverage establishment. –Nightclub Any alcoholic beverage establishment Any alcoholic beverage establishment Includes a band, orchestra or other form of music or musical entertainment AND Includes a band, orchestra or other form of music or musical entertainment AND A floor space for dancing. A floor space for dancing.
Recommended Amendments to Chapter Four (cont’d) Nightclub required security personnel Nightclub required security personnel –After 10:00 p.m. –One person for every 150 occupants or any portion thereof Nightclub required camera system Nightclub required camera system –Signage must notify patrons of cameras –Interior and exterior video images during all hours –Entrance and exit doors at a minimum –30 day retention period
Recommended Amendments to Chapter Four (cont’d) ABE premises requirements-Outside areas must be clean and free from trash and other debris ABE premises requirements-Outside areas must be clean and free from trash and other debris ABE under 21 entry requirements-Unlawful to admit patrons under 21 between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with the following exceptions ABE under 21 entry requirements-Unlawful to admit patrons under 21 between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. with the following exceptions –Nightclub not serving alcohol where beverages are secured from access –Members of armed services with proper identification –Persons legitimately working at the nightclub –Persons accompanied by either of their parents or legal guardian