A. “Figure model” means any person, male or female, who poses to be observed, viewed, sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted.
B. 1. “Model studio” means:
a. Any premises on which there is conducted the business of furnishing figure models who pose for the purpose of being observed or viewed by any person, or of being sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted for persons who pay a fee or other consideration or compensation, or a gratuity, for the right of opportunity so to depict the figure model, or for admission to, or for permission to remain upon, or as a condition of remaining upon the premises;
b. Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing or providing or procuring for a fee or other consideration or compensation or gratuity, figure models to be observed or viewed by any person or to be sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise similarly depicted.
2. The words “model studio” do not include:
a. Any studio which is operated by any state college, or public junior college or school wherein the persons, firm, association, partnership or corporation operating it has met the requirements established in Division 21 of the Education Code for the issuance or conferring of, and is in fact authorized thereunder to issue and confer, a diploma or honorary diploma; or
b. Any premises where there is conducted the business of furnishing, providing or procuring figure models solely for any studio described in subsection B2a of this section. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 1 §§ 2601--2603, 1951.)

Every person conducting, managing or carrying on a model studio shall first procure a license from the tax collector. (Ord. 10159 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2611, 1951.)

The applicant shall give such information pertinent to the business as the tax collector may require. (Ord. 92-0132 § 29, 1992: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2612, 1951.)

A model studio license shall not be issued to any person under 21 years of age or to a corporation any of whose officers are under 21 years of age. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2613, 1951.)

The tax collector shall transmit a copy of every license fee referral memo for any license under this chapter to the sheriff and to such other county departments as the board directs. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2614, 1951.)

The fee for the model studio license shall be in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 2 § 2615, 1951.)

Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.06.260, the business license commission or referee shall hold a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 7.10 of this title, including Sections 7.10.100 through 7.10.140, to ascertain all facts or evidence on the place where the proposed model studio is to be located, and the character, reputation and moral fitness of the applicant and of those who will be in charge. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 3 § 2621, 1951.)

A license for a model studio shall be granted or denied as provided in Section 7.08.070 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 4 § 2631, 1951.)

A license for a model studio shall be revoked, suspended or modified as provided in Section 7.08.140 of this title. (Ord. 10217 § 11 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 5 (part), 1970: Ord. 9878 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 4 § 2632, 1951.)

A. All establishments licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager at all times during which the model studio is open. Such manager, if not the licensee, shall first procure a license as such manager and pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010 of this title, under the appropriate heading.
B. A person other than the licensee shall not be employed as or act as such manager until he has the license required by this section. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10600 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 9807 § 8 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2643, 1951.)

A person operating a model studio shall not erect or maintain, or permit the erection or maintenance upon or adjacent to the outside of the said model studio, any sign which in whole or in part depicts the pubic areas or any portion of the crease of the buttocks of any human being. (Ord. 10545 § 4 (part), 1972: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2641, 1951.)

A person shall not conduct or operate a model studio between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2642, 1951.)

A person operating a model studio shall post and continuously keep posted a copy of this chapter in a conspicuous place inside the premises. (Ord. 9807 § 9, 1969: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2650, 1951.)

A person operating a model studio shall not permit conditions to exist wherein the interior of the said model studio shall be visible from the outside of the premises. (Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2644, 1951.)

A person operating a model studio shall be responsible for and shall provide that any room or area used for the purpose of figure modeling shall be readily accessible at all times and shall be opened to view in its entirety for inspection by the tax collector or any law enforcement officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 30, 1992: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2645, 1951.)

A person operating a model studio shall maintain a current file of all figure models employed by him or using the premises. This file shall contain true name and aliases used by the figure model, age, birthdate, height, weight, color of hair and eyes, home address, phone numbers, Social Security number, and the date of employment and termination. Inactive file cards shall be maintained on the premises for the period of one year following termination. Such person shall make all records available immediately upon demand of the tax collector or any peace officer. (Ord. 92-0132 § 31, 1992: Ord. 9749 § 15 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2646, 1951.)

A license issued pursuant to this chapter does not permit any entertainment as entertainment is defined in Sections 7.36.010 and 7.36.020 of this title. (Ord. 9807 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2649, 1951.)

A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a model studio or premises licensed as such while in the possession of, consuming, using or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drugs. The licensee, manager and every supervisory employee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon the licensed premises. (Ord. 10059 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9807 § 10 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 15 Art. 5 § 2648, 1951.)