Application for permit-Posting premises.
Sacramento City Code § 5.108.160
in effect5.108.160 Application for permit-Posting premises.
A. Applications for permits shall be filed with the city manager on forms prescribed by the city manager, and must contain the following:
1. The name and permanent address of the applicant and all other persons having a financial interest in the operation of the entertainment, business, or premises where the entertainment is to be located;
2. A description of the proposed entertainment, including the maximum number of persons who are expected to be present within the entertainment establishment at any one time;
3. The proposed opening date and hours of operation of the entertainment establishment;
4. For a temporary entertainment permit, the dates, hours, and locations of the proposed entertainment;
5. The proposed security arrangements for the safety and control of patrons;
6. The name or names of the person or persons managing or supervising the proposed entertainment, or any business or premises wherein the entertainment is proposed to be located;
7. Written consent for the proposed entertainment on the premises from the owner of the property on which the entertainment is to be conducted; and
8. Such other information as the city manager deems necessary for the proper processing and review of the application.
B. The applicant and all responsible persons shall submit to fingerprinting by the chief of police.
C. An application is complete when all the requirements of subsections A and B have been satisfied. Upon receipt of a complete application, the city manager shall provide to the applicant a notice of application for entertainment permit. If the application is for a limited or general entertainment permit, the city will also mail a copy of the notice to all owners of property within a radius of 500 feet of the premises for which the permit is sought. Within 24 hours of receiving the notice, the applicant shall post the notice on the exterior of the premises for which the permit is sought. The notice must be posted in a location that allows interested members of the public to read the notice. If the notice of application relates to a limited or general entertainment permit, the notice must remain posted for at least 14 consecutive days. If the notice of application relates to a temporary entertainment permit, the notice must remain posted for at least 48 hours.
D. The city manager shall either approve or deny an application for a limited or general entertainment permit within 60 calendar days of receipt of the complete application. The city manager may extend the time for consideration of the application for up to an additional 21 calendar days with the written consent of the applicant. The failure of the city manager to timely act shall constitute approval of the permit.
E. The city manager shall either approve or deny an application for a temporary entertainment permit within 14 calendar days of receipt of the complete application. The city manager may extend the time for consideration of the application for up to an additional three working days with the written consent of the applicant. The failure of the city manager to timely act shall constitute approval of the permit. (Ord. 2025-0006 § 1; Ord. 2014-0026 § 3; Ord. 2003-056 § 1)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-13758Fetched: 10/24/2026