It is unlawful in Gardena to hold a dance at any fraternal hall or public assembly place without a Dance Permit. A permit is NOT required for affairs held on private property, such as a residence.
In accordance with Gardena Municipal Code Section 5.08.190, a permit is required in order to hold a dance at any fraternal hall or public assembly place. It is not required nor issued for affairs held at private homes. The application process is as follows:
Procedure for Obtaining a Permit
- Applicant completes the application with number of people and hours of dance.
- Permits and Licenses Office reviews application and sends the applicant to the Police Department.
- Police Department indicates the number of security guards and hours that guards must be at the location of the dance.
- Applicant returns to the Permits and Licenses Office and receives a list of licensed security guards.
- Applicant can pick any off the list unless otherwise stated in their contract with the hall.
- Applicant returns to the Permits and Licenses Office with a security guard contract for the number and hours required by the Police Department.
- A receipt is prepared with the number of guards, number of guests, and hours as indicated by the Police Department, and the receipt is processed through the register.
- A copy of the dance permit application and receipt is given to the applicant, and a copy is filed by the Permits and Licenses Office.
For additional information about Dance Permits, contact the City Planning Division at (310)217-9524 or, click here.