Additional Provisions

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  • The maximum occupancy for the facility is:
    400 – Dances, Musical performances, Seating with no tables
    225 – Exhibits, Art Shows, Craft Fairs, Seating with tables
  • Only beer and wine, including champagne, shall be served or sold in the facility. If selling beer and/orwine Permittee must obtain an ABC License and Liquor Liability Insurance coverage prior to theevent. All consumption of alcohol and possession of open alcohol containers must remain within thebuilding. (City Ordinance 461 prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages in or upon any publicstreet or alley; in or upon any public sidewalk; and in or upon grounds of public buildings).
  • “For profit” events are required to obtain a City of Sonora Intermittent Business License. Non-Profitorganizations may also be required to obtain this license depending on the nature of the event. For further information call the City Administration Department at (209) 532-4541.
  • School Rentals – A School Staff Person(s) must meet with the Opera Hall Staff prior to booking a date at the Hall. The School Staff person(s) will also take responsibility of following all the rules and regulations of the Opera Hall. The School Staff person(s) will also be at the walk-through when receiving the keys to the Hall. The School Staff person(s) will also be onsite for setup before the event, be present during the event and be onsite for clean up after the event. Schools must furnish the liability insurance and issue all checks for the Hall.
  • All equipment/tables/chairs used in the Opera Hall must have floor protection pads on each leg. Do not drag items across any floors within the Hall.
  • If Permittees are selling or giving away food to the general public, they must contact the Tuolumne County Health Department at (209) 533-5637 at least two weeks prior to the rental date. 
  • NOTHING SHALL BE ATTACHED OR AFFIXED TO ANY PART OF THE FACILITY INCLUDING INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, DRAPES AND FLOORS. IE: NAILS, STAPLES,THUMB TACKS, PICTURE HANGING STRIPS, AND TAPE OF ANY KIND. 
  • PERMITTEE IS NOT ALLOWED TO USE ANY TYPE OF GLITTER OR CONFETTI WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY. 
  •  All free standing and table decorations must meet appropriate safety standards. Nothing shall be leaned against the walls, without written permission from the Chamber
  •  CANDLES OR OPEN FLAME DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE OPERA HALL. If found that candles and/or open flame devices were used then the Permittee will forfeit their $300.00 deposit. This requirement does not include sternos for the heating of food. The Tuolumne County Historical Society will be allowed to continue to use their existing oil lamps for the Annual Lamplighter Dinner held at the Opera Hall. This exception applies only to this single event and these specific oil lamps. No other Permittee will be allowed to use oil lamps within the Opera Hall. 
  • Permittees, and their guests, are not allowed to park in the Tamara Polley Law Offices parking lot during hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or in the Gunn House Parking Lot. Please be advised that if you or your guests park in either of these lots, cars may be TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE. 
  • The handicapped lift inside the main Hall is to be used for ADA access to the stage and for no other purpose. If the lift is used improperly and damage occurs, Permittee will be responsible for all repair or replacements cost. Please note that this is very expensive. 
  • The antique piano must remain in its current location and is not available for use. 
  • Permittee can hang a banner out in front of the Hall two (2) weeks prior to their event on the Opera Hall rental sign. Banners must be tied and cannot be screwed into the wood.
  • Events may be subject to prior approval by the Opera Hall Entertainment Committee. Anyone wanting to put on a concert at the Sonora Opera Hall may be required to meet with the Opera Hall Committee prior to reserving the Hall. A sample of the music to be played will be required for this meeting. 
  • Permittee shall not install, use, or be permitted to operate or used in the facility, or surrounding property, any public address equipment, television equipment, juke box, radios, loudspeaker, or other equipment producing noise levels that cause a disturbance outside the facility. 
  • Individuals under 18 shall not be permitted to rent the facility. Youth groups and minors must have adult supervision at all times during facility rental. 
  • Activities shall begin no earlier that 9:00 a.m. and cease no later than 12:00 midnight, unless Permittee receives prior written permission from the City. Any type of music must be turned down by 10:00 p.m. 
  • Games of chance or any other forms of gambling will not be permitted unless authorized in writing by the City. 
  • NO SMOKING shall be allowed in the facility. 
  • No City property shall be removed from the facility. 
  • The City or the Chamber shall not be responsible for any damage or loss to any item belonging to Permittee or its guests/ customers. 
  • Permittee shall not discriminate because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin, against any person by refusing to furnish such person any accommodation, service or privilege offered to or enjoyed by the general public. Permittee will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age or national origin. Permittee will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age or national origin. 
  • Any use of the Sonora Opera Hall logo is expressly prohibited without the written permission of the City of Sonora. 
  • The City and the Sonora Chamber reserves the right to enter upon the facility at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, administration, protection and development of the facility. 
  • All rights to the Opera Hall, not expressly granted to the Permittee are reserved to the City, including the right to modify the facility as the City may deem appropriate from time to time, and to promulgate rules and regulations governing all users of the facility, including Permittee. 

CONTACTS

  • For any questions regarding your Opera Hall Rental contact the Chamber of Commerce at (209) 694 4008 or via email at info@sonorachamber.org.
  • In the event of an after office hours maintenance problem or if you have an emergency contact the Sonora Police Department at (209) 532-8143.