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Council debates keeping cabaret (entertainment) regulatory license; opts not to move to work study

2954112 · April 9, 2025
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Staff presented a report on Port Orchard’s cabaret (entertainment) regulatory license. Council discussed terminology, enforcement purpose and administrative burden, asked staff for a list of applicants, and declined to send the item to a work-study session.

City staff presented background and a staff memorandum on Port Orchard’s cabaret regulatory license (chapter 5.2 of the municipal code) during a council discussion on April 8, and council members debated whether to revise or retain the licensing requirement.

"This code has not been touched since 02/2005," staff (Miss Archer) said, explaining the cabaret license is an enhanced regulatory license required for businesses that serve food or liquor together with live entertainment,…

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