POR 2021-119
Live Acoustic Entertainment Ordinance
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Voted yes (9)
Dennis Carlone
Patty Nolan
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Alanna Mallon
Marc McGovern
Sumbul Siddiqui
E. Denise Simmons
Timothy J. Toomey
Quinton Zondervan
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Voted yes (9), unanimous
Dennis Carlone
Patty Nolan
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Alanna Mallon
Marc McGovern
Sumbul Siddiqui
E. Denise Simmons
Timothy J. Toomey
Quinton Zondervan
a. The business is registered with the City of Cambridge and has obtained a business license; b. There are no more than five (5) acoustic performers and/or musicians at a single venue at one time; c. Performances are limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; d. There is no amplification of sound except for one microphone; e. No food or beverage service unless the business is a licensed food establishment or bar; and f. The business maintains handicap accessibility during performances.
(2) Businesses offering such acoustic performances as described herein remain subject to any other existing requirements such as statutes, including the requirements of M.G.L. Chapters 138 and 140 if applicable; as well as any other ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, licenses, certificates, permits, and other applicable requirements.
(3) The Cambridge Inspectional Services Department shall be authorized to issue violations and/or fines for any businesses found not in compliance with this ordinance.