§ 15-5. General regulations.  


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  • A. 
    Fencing and screening.
    (1) 
    To provide for the public welfare, to prevent a public nuisance and to preserve the moral climate of minors, an opaque fence or green planting, as determined acceptable by the Town Board, shall surround the premises unless other suitable means of screening, acceptable to the Town Board righting systems will not be considered suitable), are provided to prevent viewing of the film performance from public highways and adjacent properties and to prevent persons from entering on the premises by any other means than through controlled access gates.
    (2) 
    If any film performance or presentation is made that persons under 17 years of age would not be permitted to attend, screening acceptable to the Town Board must be provided (lighting systems will not be considered proper) that will prevent ground-based, off-premises viewing of the picture screen or picture screening area during each such performance.
    B. 
    Fire, safety and health regulations. Every drive-in must comply with all New York State, Erie County and Town of Lancaster fire, safety and health regulations as would pertain to their operation.
    C. 
    Insurance and bonds.
    (1) 
    No license shall be issued unless the applicant shall furnish the Town of Lancaster proof of insurance, naming the Town of Lancaster as an additional insured, for comprehensive liability for damage to persons or property with limits of not less than $50,000/$1,000,000 for bodily injury or death and limits of not less than $50,000 for property damage, sufficient in form to save the Town harmless from any liability or cause of action which might arise by reason of granting of the license, and such insurance shall be noncancelable without 10 days' prior written notice to the Town. Failure to maintain said insurance shall be cause for revocation of the license.
    (2) 
    No license shall be issued unless the applicant shall deposit with the Town of Lancaster a cash or surety company bond, approved by the Town of Lancaster, in such sum not less than $1,000 as the Town Board may reasonably require to ensure the faithful observance and performance of all requirements and regulations established for drive-in theaters in the Town of Lancaster.