RENTAL OF FACILITIES; USE REGULATIONS

Norfolk City Code ch. 13, art. III

in effect

Norfolk City Code § 13-47 Definitions.

Sec. 13-47. - Definitions. As used in this article, the term "gross receipts" shall mean the total income from ticket sales after deduction of all applicable taxes and the term "lessee" shall mean a lessee of any facility subject to the provisions of this article. (Code 1958, 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,605, 1, 3-16-82)

Norfolk City Code § 13-48 Authority of director to enter into rental agreements.

Sec. 13-48. - Authority of director to enter into rental agreements. The director is authorized to enter into agreements with groups, individuals and firms for the use of any of the facilities which, in the director's opinion, are in the best interest of the city. (Code 1958, § 12.3-1)

Norfolk City Code § 13-49 Right of director to deny rental.

Sec. 13-49. - Right of director to deny rental. The director may deny rental of any facility if, in his professional opinion, there would be an excessive or unfair degree of competition as a result of bookings of a similar nature in the same promotional period of time, or if such rental request is not in the best interests of the city. (Code 1958, § 12.3-29)

Norfolk City Code § 13-50 Form, approval and execution of lease.

Sec. 13-50. - Form, approval and execution of lease. All leases for any facility governed by this chapter shall be in writing on forms approved by the city attorney, furnished by the city and executed for and on behalf of the city by the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-6)

Norfolk City Code § 13-51 Lessee waives claims against city and indemnifies city; arrangements for protection of city.

Sec. 13-51. - Lessee waives claims against city and indemnifies city; arrangements for protection of city. (a) A lessee, by entering into the lease agreement, shall thereby waive any claim against and shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the city and its agents and employees for any damages to the premises, fittings, equipment and furnishings of the facilities, during the time the premises are used or occupied under such agreement, and against claims of any and all persons for injury to persons or damage to property occasioned by the negligence of the lessee in connection with the use of the premises by the lessee. (b) Lessees may be required to make suitable arrangements with the director for the protection of the city. (Code 1958, §§ 12.3-6, 12.3-8)

Norfolk City Code § 13-52 Information to be furnished by lessee.

Sec. 13-52. - Information to be furnished by lessee. The lessee shall furnish, in writing, not less than ten (10) days before the performance, any information requested by the director to determine facilities, arrangements and any special services and equipment necessary to the staging and proper management of any event scheduled. In case of an exhibit presentation, drawings shall be furnished as to the exact location of all booths and equipment, indicating utility connections and requirements, which drawings must have the written approval of the director prior to the presentation. (Code 1958, § 12.3-6)

Norfolk City Code § 13-53 Insurance provisions.

Sec. 13-53. - Insurance provisions. No use of the facilities may be made which will violate the terms of any insurance policy upon the premises or upon the building or contents thereof. The director may require in the lease agreement that the lessee provide additional property damage or bodily injury liability insurance if the nature of the event is not included in or will increase the cost of the liability coverage maintained by the city. The city shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to machinery, equipment, paraphernalia, costumes, clothing, scenery, exhibit materials, musical instruments or cases, or any other property of the lessee caused by theft, fire, riot, war, civil disturbance, weather and conditions arising therefrom, existence of any emergency, acts of God, or any other cause of whatever nature or kind. If, in the judgment of the city, any such cause shall require a delay or cancellation of one or more of the performances of an event, the remaining performances shall be presented and the terms and conditions of the city's lease agreement, except as to the number of performances and the rental fee shall be in full force and effect. If, in the judgment of the city, and such cause shall render the fulfillment of the entire lease agreement impossible or impractical, the lease agreement shall be terminated and the lease expressly waives and releases any and all claims for damages, compensation or profit on account of such termination. The city shall give notice of such termination to the lessee, or his agent, in a manner which the city deems appropriate under the particular circumstances, and such notice shall be sufficient to effect the termination of the lease agreement. (Code 1958, 12.3-9; Ord. No. 31,605, 1, 3-16-82)

Norfolk City Code § 13-54 Lessee bound by director's decisions as to matters not covered by chapter.

Sec. 13-54. - Lessee bound by director's decisions as to matters not covered by chapter. Any matters, rules or regulations, or special rental and use arrangements, not expressly provided for in this chapter shall be decided by the director, whose decision shall be binding upon the lessee. (Code 1958, § 12.3-33)

Norfolk City Code § 13-55 Lessee to comply with laws, ordinances, etc.

Sec. 13-55. - Lessee to comply with laws, ordinances, etc. All lessees of the facilities shall comply with all laws of the United States and the state, and with all ordinances of the city, including any rules and regulations for the facilities. Violations by the lessee may result in cancellation of the lease and discontinuance of use of the facilities unless satisfactory compliance is assured. (Code 1958, § 12.3-27)

Norfolk City Code § 13-56 Lessee to obtain required permits and licenses and permit inspections.

Sec. 13-56. - Lessee to obtain required permits and licenses and permit inspections. A lessee has the responsibility to obtain any additional permits and licenses required by city ordinances, and shall permit inspection by appropriate departments of the city. (Code 1958, § 12.3-25)

Norfolk City Code § 13-57 Lessee to employ required security and safety personnel.

Sec. 13-57. - Lessee to employ required security and safety personnel. The lessee shall employ, at his expense, such security and safety personnel as are required and approved by the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-26)

Norfolk City Code § 13-58 Lessee's responsibility as to copyright infringement.

Sec. 13-58. - Lessee's responsibility as to copyright infringement. A lessee must accept all responsibility for and absolve the city from any liability or expense arising out of the use of any composition, work or material covered by copyright. (Code 1958, § 12.3-31)

Norfolk City Code § 13-59 Rental periods for determining charges.

Sec. 13-59. - Rental periods for determining charges. The charges for the use of the facilities shall be determined "on a daily basis" which shall be designated 7:30 a.m. to midnight; and an hourly overtime rental rate for use which shall apply before or beyond the contracted period. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-60 Rental rates prescribed—SCOPE Arena.

Sec. 13-60. - Rental rates prescribed—SCOPE Arena. (a) Generally. For rental of the SCOPE Arena, the lessee shall pay one of the rates set out in this section. (b) Ticketed events. The rental rate for ticketed events (events subject to the city admissions tax) shall be nine (9) percent of the gross receipts, excluding taxes, but not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) except for copromotion agreements under section 13-6. (c) Nonticketed events. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per day. (d) Conventions. The rental rate for conventions shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per day. (e) Overtime rates. Hourly overtime rates for use which extends beyond the contract period shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per hour. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-61 Same—Chrysler Hall.

Sec. 13-61. - Same—Chrysler Hall. (a) Generally. For rental of Chrysler Hall, the lessee shall pay one of the rates set out in this section. (b) Ticketed events. The rental rate for ticketed events (events subject to the city admissions tax) shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or nine (9) percent of the gross receipts, excluding taxes, whichever is greater. (c) Nonticketed events. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per day. (d) Conventions. The rental rate for conventions shall be one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00) per day. (e) Overtime rates. Hourly overtime rates for use which extends beyond the contracted period shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per hour. (f) Lower lobby use. The lower lobby use rate shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per use. (g) Dress circle use. The dress circle use rate shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per use. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-62 Same—Little Hall.

Sec. 13-62. - Same—Little Hall. The rental rate for all events in Little Hall, except rehearsals, shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) per day or nine (9) percent of gross receipts, excluding taxes, whichever is greater. The rental rate for rehearsals shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-63 Same—Exhibition hall and meeting rooms.

Sec. 13-63. - Same—Exhibition hall and meeting rooms. (a) Daily rate for exhibit hall and areas. The daily rental rate for the exhibit hall and exhibit areas shall be as follows: (1) Exhibit hall, including exhibition hall lobby. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). If ticketed event, two thousand five hundred ($2,500.00) vs. nine (9) percent of gross receipts, excluding taxes, whichever is greater. (2) Exhibit area "A". Six hundred dollars ($600.00). (3) Exhibit area "B". Six hundred dollars ($600.00). (4) Exhibit area "C". Eight hundred dollars ($800.00). (5) Exhibit area "D". One thousand dollars ($1,000.00). (6) Exhibition hall lobby. Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (b) Daily rate for meeting rooms. The daily rental rate for meeting rooms shall be as follows: (1) M-1. One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). (2) M-2. Two hundred dollars ($200.00). (3) M-3. Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (4) M-4. Three hundred dollars ($300.00). (5) All meeting rooms. Six hundred dollars ($600.00)/per event day. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-64 Same—Harrison Opera House.

Sec. 13-64. - Same—Harrison Opera House. (a) Generally. For rental of Harrison Opera House, the lessee shall pay one of the rates set out in this section. (b) Ticketed events. The rental rate for ticketed events (events subject to the city admissions tax) shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) or nine (9) percent of the gross receipts, excluding taxes, whichever is greater. (c) Nonticketed events. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per day. (d) Overtime rates. Hourly overtime rates for use which extends beyond the contracted period shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) per hour. (e) Lower lobby use. The lower lobby use rate shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per day. (f) Upper lobby use. The upper lobby use rate shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day. (Ord. No. 37,258, § 3, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-64.1 Same—Wells Theatre.

Sec. 13-64.1. - Same—Wells Theatre. (a) Generally. For rental of the Wells Theatre, the lessee shall pay one of the rates set out in this section. (b) Ticketed events. The rental rate for ticketed events (events subject to the city admissions tax) shall be six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) or nine (9) percent of the gross receipts, excluding taxes, whichever is greater. (c) Nonticketed events. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) per day. (d) Overtime rates. Hourly overtime rates for use which extends beyond the contracted period shall be one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) per hour. (e) Lobby use. The lobby use rate shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) per use. (Ord. No. 37,258, § 3, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-65 Metropolitan Memorial Park, also known as "Metro Baseball Park."

Sec. 13-65. - Metropolitan Memorial Park, also known as "Metro Baseball Park." (a) High school sports. For high school sports, for each event, three hundred dollars ($300.00) or ten (10) percent of gross receipts from all activities, excluding city admissions taxes, whichever is greater. (b) Other uses. For all other uses, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each rental period or ten (10) percent of gross receipts, excluding city admissions tax, whichever is greater. (c) Parking lot. The entire parking lot is not to be rented. The reserved section adjacent to the Metro Baseball Park and adequate space for public parking for scheduled events shall always be excluded. The rentable portions shall be the area west of the traffic lane running north through the parking lot, and the area east of that lane (exclusive of the area adjacent to the Metro Baseball Park). Rental Areas and Daily Rates Daily Area A—West of traffic lane .....$250.00 Area B—West of traffic lane .....250.00 Areas A and B—West of traffic lane .....350.00 Area C—East of traffic Lane .....350.00 (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 31,289, § 1, 7-28-81; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82)

Norfolk City Code § 13-65.1 Same—Harbor Park.

Sec. 13-65.1. - Same—Harbor Park. (a) High school sports. For high school sports, for each event, five hundred dollars ($500.00) or ten (10) percent of gross receipts from all activities, excluding city admissions taxes, whichever is greater. (b) Other uses. For all other uses, five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each rental period or ten (10) percent of gross receipts, excluding city admissions tax, whichever is greater. (c) Nonticketed. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per day. (d) Conventions. The rental rate for conventions shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per day. (e) Overtime rates. Hourly overtime rates for use of Harbor Park which extends beyond the contracted period shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per hour. (Ord. No. 37,258, § 3, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 37,629, § 1, 5-24-94; Ord. No. 41,408, § 11, 5-18-04)

Norfolk City Code § 13-65.2 Same—Attucks Theatre.

Sec. 13-65.2. - Same—Attucks Theatre. (a) Ticketed uses. For all ticketed uses, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each rental period or nine (9) percent of gross receipts, excluding city admissions tax, whichever is greater. (b) Nonticketed. The rental rate for nonticketed events shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day. (c) Lobby use. The lobby use rate shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per use. (d) Lower and upper meeting rooms. The lower and upper meeting rooms will be one hundred dollars ($100.00) and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per use. (Ord. No. 42,615, § 1, 3-27-07)

Norfolk City Code § 13-66 Reserved.

Norfolk City Code § 13-67 What rental charge includes.

Sec. 13-67. - What rental charge includes. The rental charges prescribed by this article shall include only the space rented, including normal heat, overhead illumination and air conditioning. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-68 Charge for additional performances in one rental period.

Sec. 13-68. - Charge for additional performances in one rental period. If the lessee has more than one performance, with a change of audience, in the same rental period, the rental for each additional performance shall be at the rate set forth in this article. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-69 Charge for moving in, moving out, rehearsals, etc.

Sec. 13-69. - Charge for moving in, moving out, rehearsals, etc. The lessee shall pay fifty (50) percent of the established rental rate for such usage as moving in, moving out, setting up equipment or rehearsal for a stated period of time, other than the event period, provided such use immediately precedes or follows an event leased at the established rental rate, the public is not admitted, there is no profit motive and the facility is available. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-70 Charges and lessee's responsibility for special services and equipment.

Sec. 13-70. - Charges and lessee's responsibility for special services and equipment. The lessee of a facility has the responsibility to arrange, through the director, and pay for the following services and equipment and persons including but not limited to: stagehands, projectionists, public address system and operator, tickets, ticket sellers, ticket takers, ushers, scorekeepers, police guards, maids, porters, extra electrical consumption, timekeepers, decorations, booth equipment, piano tuning, telephone service, permits, licenses, signs, portable stages, portable public address system, radio and television requirements, electrical wiring, extra lights, tables, extra chairs, boxing ring, follow spots, pianos, organs, special and overtime labor requirements and such other services, equipment and installations incidental to the event which are in addition to regular services. Charges for special services, equipment and various miscellaneous uses not specified shall be established and shall be kept on file in the director's office. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-71 Certain space may be furnished at no charge.

Sec. 13-71. - Certain space may be furnished at no charge. The director may, at no charge, provide such office, news and meeting space as he deems advisable to accommodate conventions and other lessees leasing major areas of any facility. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3)

Norfolk City Code § 13-72 Occupancy of night period for equipment only at no charge.

Sec. 13-72. - Occupancy of night period for equipment only at no charge. When the lessee rents at the rental rates prescribed in this article, the night period from midnight to 7:30 a.m. may be granted for occupancy of equipment only, at no charge provided such use immediately precedes or follows an event leased at the established rental rate and provided the public is not admitted, all operations have ceased and the doors are locked and provided the facility is available. (Code 1958, § 12.3-3; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-73 Catering and concessions; radio and television rights.

Sec. 13-73. - Catering and concessions; radio and television rights. The city reserves and retains unto itself the sole right to conduct or control, either directly or through separate lessees, all concessions and catering, including, but not limited to, food, beverages, programs, novelties, souvenirs, records, books and pictures and parking for motor vehicles, and all radio and television rights. The sale or dispensing of any item must have prior approval. The percentage charged will be on file in the director's office. (Code 1958, § 12.3-4)

Norfolk City Code § 13-74 Ticketing procedures and settlement; charge for box office service.

Sec. 13-74. - Ticketing procedures and settlement; charge for box office service. All tickets used for admissions shall be for the ticketing system employed by the facility. All tickets and money received therefrom shall at all times be under the charge and control of the director. The director shall, at the satisfactory termination of the event, make all necessary payments to the lessee for money received from the sale of tickets, less expenses incurred therefor and less any other expenses incurred as a result of the lessee's use of the facility. A listing of charges for box office services will be on file in the director's office. The director may, at his option, waive the requirements of this section by prior written approval. (Code 1958, § 12.3-5)

Norfolk City Code § 13-75 When and how rental payable.

Sec. 13-75. - When and how rental payable. (a) Upon execution of the contract, a deposit fee shall be paid. The amount of such payment shall be at the discretion of the director, depending on the type of the event and the length of time intervening between the execution of the contract and the date of the event. The balance of the rental may be required, plus fees for use of any special services and equipment, prior to the performance date. If more than one request is received for the same space on the same date, the director may require full payment in advance and upon demand. All payments shall be nonrefundable in the event of cancellation by the lessee. (b) When consecutive days are rented, or when the lessee is renting two (2) or more spaces in any facility jointly and the ticketed event rental rate applies to any or all spaces, payments shall be due, if applicable, before the close of the last performance, but in no case shall payment be less than the established rental rate, plus any additional charges for storage, ticket sales, meeting rooms, special services, equipment, rehearsals, move-in and move-out. (c) All rental fees provided for in this article shall be paid in lawful money of the United States, certified check or such other manner as is deemed adequate by the director. (Code 1958, 12.3-7; Ord. No. 31,605, § 1, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 37,258, § 1, 5-18-93)

Norfolk City Code § 13-76 Reletting.

Sec. 13-76. - Reletting. The city reserves the right to relet any portion of the facilities which become vacant during the term of any lease or any area wherein the lease therefor has been voided or cancelled by either party. If the city relets because of the lessee's default, no refund will be due the first lessee of any sums paid in advance. (Code 1958, § 12.3-14)

Norfolk City Code § 13-77 Subleases.

Sec. 13-77. - Subleases. No lessee shall assign any lease on any of the facilities or any area therein or any rights under such lease, without prior written approval of the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-15)

Norfolk City Code § 13-78 Alteration of leased premises.

Sec. 13-78. - Alteration of leased premises. Each lessee shall take the premises in the condition he finds them, and in the event any lessee finds it necessary to remove or change the location of any stage, rigging or equipment, such changes shall be made at his expense and the lessee shall agree to change all such equipment, stages and rigging back to the condition in which they were found. No lessee shall make any such changes or alterations without prior written approval of the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-16)

Norfolk City Code § 13-79 Termination of lease in case of fire, casualty, etc.

Sec. 13-79. - Termination of lease in case of fire, casualty, etc. In case of fire, casualty or other unforeseen occurrences which render impossible the fulfillment of a lease by the city, such lease shall be immediately terminated. In such case, rental and advance payments shall be paid only for the time the premises are actually used. The lessee shall waive any and all claims for damages in the event of such termination. (Code 1958, § 12.3-20)

Norfolk City Code § 13-80 Reserved.

Norfolk City Code § 13-81 Responsibility for damages; restrictions on use of decorative or flammable materials.

Sec. 13-81. - Responsibility for damages; restrictions on use of decorative or flammable materials. (a) All parties using the facilities shall be responsible for the payment of any and all damage to the building, furnishings, fixtures or equipment, sustained from such use, whether caused by the lessee or his patrons, ordinary wear and tear excepted. (b) No decorative or other materials shall be attached to any part of the building so as to damage the building. Written approval of the director must be obtained prior to the use of any flammable materials. (Code 1958, § 12.3-8)

Norfolk City Code § 13-82 Erection of machinery; use of gas, electricity, etc.

Sec. 13-82. - Erection of machinery; use of gas, electricity, etc. No lessee or other person shall erect any engine, motor or other machinery on the premises of any facility or use any gas, electricity, flammable liquid or charcoal therein, without prior written approval of the director. All electrical connections of any kind must be made by the "house electrician" and all house equipment must be operated by house personnel or personnel approved by the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-10)

Norfolk City Code § 13-83 Obstruction of doors, passageways, sidewalks, etc.

Sec. 13-83. - Obstruction of doors, passageways, sidewalks, etc. No portions of the sidewalks, entries, passageways, doors, aisles, elevators, vestibules, windows, ventilators, lighting fixtures or ways of access to the public utilities of the premises of any facility shall be obstructed or caused to be obstructed, or caused to be used for any purpose other than ingress and egress. (Code 1958, § 12.3-11)

Norfolk City Code § 13-84 General requirements for advertisements of performances or attractions.

Sec. 13-84. - General requirements for advertisements of performances or attractions. All advertisements of performances or attractions at any facility, for which an admission is to be charged, must state the total admission price. The lessee shall not advertise any performance or the appearance of any performer, unless and until contracts between all parties involved have been properly executed and exhibited to the director prior to signing the lease. (Code 1958, § 12.3-28)

Norfolk City Code § 13-85 Posting of signs, show bills, etc.

Sec. 13-85. - Posting of signs, show bills, etc. The lessee shall not post or permit to be posted any sign upon the premises or anything that will tend to injure, mar or in any manner deface the premises, and shall not permit nails, hooks, adhesive fasteners, tacks or screws to be installed on any part of the building or premises. Signs may only be posted on billboards provided for such use, and all signs, advertisements, show cards and posters must relate to the performance or exhibition to be given on the premises. The hanging of pictures, banners or any other items on walls or draperies requires prior written approval of the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-12)

Norfolk City Code § 13-86 Distribution of advertising matter or programs.

Sec. 13-86. - Distribution of advertising matter or programs. A lessee shall not distribute or circulate, or permit to be circulated, any advertising matter or programs at the entrance to or on any part of the premises that does not pertain completely to the immediate attraction. Such material must have prior approval of the director and at no time shall any such advertising matter or programs be distributed or circulated on parking facilities or sidewalks adjacent to the facilities. (Code 1958, § 12.3-12)

Norfolk City Code § 13-87 Solicitations.

Sec. 13-87. - Solicitations. No collections or donations, whether for charity or otherwise, shall be made, attempted or announced on the premises of any facility without prior written approval of the director. (Code 1958, § 12.3-32)

Norfolk City Code § 13-88 Overcrowding.

Sec. 13-88. - Overcrowding. Persons will not be permitted inside any facility in excess of the established capacity. (Code 1958, § 12.3-13)

Norfolk City Code § 13-89 Required use of designated entrances and exits.

Sec. 13-89. - Required use of designated entrances and exits. All persons shall enter and leave a facility building, and articles, exhibits, fixtures, displays and other equipment shall be brought into and out of the building, only at designated entrances and exits. (Code 1958, § 12.3-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-90 Objectionable performances or persons.

Sec. 13-90. - Objectionable performances or persons. Any use of the facilities which is contrary to public policy or not in the best interests of the city, as determined by the director, shall be denied and any lease previously consummated may be revoked for such cause and any and all sums paid refunded. Any performer or any other person whose conduct is objectionable, disorderly or disruptive to facility use, as determined by the director, shall be refused entrance or shall be ejected from the premises. The lessee shall hold the city harmless from any claim for such action. (Code 1958, § 12.3-17)

Norfolk City Code § 13-91 Control of premises and right of entry.

Sec. 13-91. - Control of premises and right of entry. All facilities shall at all times be under the control of the director. The right is reserved for any or all employees of the city designated by the director to enter the premises at all times and to require a reasonable number of admission tickets or passes for that purpose without charge. (Code 1958, § 12.3-18)

Norfolk City Code § 13-92 Liability for lessee's property.

Sec. 13-92. - Liability for lessee's property. The city, its officials, agents or employees, shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury to properties of any kind that are shipped or otherwise delivered to or stored in or on the premises of the facilities. Properties shall not be received, until the lessee has made proper arrangements for receiving, handling and storage of such material. (Code 1958, § 12.3-22)

Norfolk City Code § 13-93 Property abandoned by lessee.

Sec. 13-93. - Property abandoned by lessee. Any equipment or effects of the lessee remaining on the leased premises for more than ten (10) days after the expiration of the lease shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of by the director as he deems advisable. (Code 1958, § 12.3-19)

Norfolk City Code § 13-94 Disposition of property left by patrons; city not responsible for theft or disappearance of property.

Sec. 13-94. - Disposition of property left by patrons; city not responsible for theft or disappearance of property. The city shall have the sole right to collect and have the custody of articles left on the premises by the lessee's patrons, and to provide for the disposition thereof. Such articles shall be kept on the premises for sixty (60) days and then disposed of as the director deems advisable. The city shall assume no responsibility for losses suffered by the lessee, his agents, servants or employees which are occasioned by theft or disappearance of equipment, articles or other personal property. (Code 1958, 6 12.3-23)

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