CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to amusement device licenses; repealing the requirement for an amusement device license; repealing Chapter 5.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.020, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.030, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, 5.55.230, 6.208.020, and 6.208.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, COVID-19 heavily impacted Seattle's local business economy, forcing many retailers to shut down their operations or relinquish their office space, leaving Seattle with many vacant storefronts; and
WHEREAS, the amusement device licensing requirement presents an unnecessary barrier to entry for amusement-oriented businesses, hindering the evolution and revitalization of Seattle's economy as the city transitions to a post-pandemic environment; and
WHEREAS, the amusement device licensing fee doesn't provide a robust funding resource for the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 5.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124963, is repealed:
((CHAPTER 5.32 REVENUE CODE
Subchapter I General Provisions
5.32.020 Exercise of power to license for revenue.
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the power of the City to license for revenue and regulation. The provisions of this chapter are subject to periodic statutory or administrative rule changes or judicial interpretations of the ordinances or rules. The responsibility rests with the licensee to reconfirm tax computation procedures and remain in compliance with the City code.
Subchapter II Amusement Devices
5.32.150 Amusement license required
No person shall own any amusement device available for public use without having first obtained an amusement device license issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter 5.32. The license shall be attached to the amusement devic...
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