Sec. 7-14. - Generally; compliance with article.

The auditorium of the armory and the equipment incident thereto may be used for other than military purposes, provided such use is for community purposes and the rules and regulations of this article are fully complied with.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 2; Code 1961, § 5-2)

Sec. 7-15. - Application of article to use by national guard units.

The use of the auditorium of the armory and its equipment by the local national guard units shall be subject to the provisions of this article, except as otherwise specifically provided.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 10; Code 1961, § 5-10)

Sec. 7-16. - Rental charges.

(a)

Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day, or fractional part thereof, shall be charged and paid in advance for the use of the auditorium of the armory pursuant to a permit applied for under this article, if an admission fee is charged or if admittance is by card or invitation. This rental charge shall not be refunded for any cause. When no charge is made and the auditorium is open to the public, a permit may be issued for the use of the auditorium without charge, provided the other provisions of this article are complied with.

(b)

No charge for the use of the auditorium of the armory shall be required of or paid by the local national guard units when the use thereof is confined strictly to military purposes, nor shall any charge be required of organizations for the use of the auditorium for athletic events, banquets or special events, provided no admission charge is made. No charge shall be made for the use of the auditorium by national or state organizations for convention purposes or for social events in connection therewith.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 8; Code 1961, § 5-8)

Sec. 7-17. - Permit generally.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use the auditorium of the armory, without first obtaining a permit so to do from the director of recreation and parks. Application for such permit shall be made to the director of recreation and parks on forms prescribed by the city council. All rental charges shall be paid in advance, before the permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 3; Code 1961, § 5-3)

Sec. 7-18. - Permit to be issued only to city residents and not to be issued to certain persons and under certain circumstances.

(a)

Permits for the use of the auditorium of the armory shall be granted only to citizens residing in this city, subject to the provisions of this section.

(b)

Permits for the use of the auditorium of the armory shall not be granted to any person who, for security reasons, is not approved by the commanding officer of the national guard unit or units using the armory, or to any person reported by the attorney general of the United States as having significance in connection with the national security.

(c)

Permits for the use of the auditorium of the armory shall not be granted to any person when there is danger of any breach of the peace, tumult, riot or resistance of law, or danger to person or property, nor shall such permits be granted when the use of the auditorium would interfere in any manner with the national guard training or the security of the equipment stored in the armory.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 4; Ord. No. 1004, § 1; Code 1961, § 5-4)

Sec. 7-19. - Use limited to purpose stated on permit application.

The auditorium of the armory shall not be used for any meeting or other activity or purpose other than that stated on the application for the permit required by this article.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 4; Ord. No. 1004, § 1; Code 1961, § 5-4)

Sec. 7-20. - Use on Sunday.

Use of the auditorium of the armory and equipment on Sundays shall be limited to religious or educational purposes, either or both. No admission fee may be charged for any affair held in the armory auditorium on Sundays.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 5; Code 1961, § 5-5)

Sec. 7-21. - Sale of goods, food and drinks.

The sale of goods, food and drinks is prohibited in connection with the use of the auditorium of the armory pursuant to a permit issued under this article, except from the canteen operated by the organizations named in section 7-16(b).

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 7; Code 1961, § 5-7)

Sec. 7-22. - Responsibility for damage.

Persons to whom the use of the auditorium of the armory is granted pursuant to a permit issued under this article shall be responsible for any damage to building, furniture or equipment.

(Ord. No. 45, art. 2, § 6; Code 1961, § 5-6)