ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT LEVEL II
Conditions of Approval
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish
Theatre
514 N Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Date of Issuance: February 11, 2025
Expiration Date: February 12, 2027
1. The Entertainment Permit approved herein shall be
valid for a period of 730 days from the date of approval by the Entertainment Permit Administrator. A request
for renewal of this permit shall be submitted by the
Permittees prior to the conclusion of its term and shall be considered by the Entertainment Permit
Administrator in accordance with the requirements of
the City’s Entertainment Permit Ordinance.
2. This permit is issued to Stephanie Coltrin & Suzanne Dean for the business known as “Shakespeare by the
Sea/Little Fish Theatre” located at 514 N. Prospect
Ave., Redondo Beach. This Entertainment Permit is
non-transferable to any other party or business
location, pursuant to Section 4-17.11 of the Redondo
Beach Municipal Code. The permit is exclusive to the
Permittees and not valid for single event promotions,
except those conducted directly by the Permittees, and
only if single event promotions are of the type applied for and approved herein.
3. This permit shall be posted in a highly visible location on the premises where the permitted entertainment is
to be conducted so as to be readily inspected by
representatives of the City and the general public.
4. The business agrees that an Administrative Review by the City shall take place six (6) calendar months after approval of the entertainment permit to evaluate noise
complaints, ABC violations, parking issues, and police
calls to the business. At that review, the City may alter the hours of entertainment to resolve those issues of
noise and police calls for service.
5. Live, amplified entertainment, including dancing, may be provided by a maximum of ten (10) entertainers
during the following days and hours:
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (matinee) and
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (matinee) and
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
6. All entertainment shall occur within the confines of a fully enclosed building. Entertainment shall be
prohibited within outdoor areas of the property.
7. Sound levels greater than ninety (90) dBs are
prohibited, unless a conspicuous legible sign is
posted outside which states “WARNING, SOUND
LEVELS WITHIN MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING IMPAIRMENT” pursuant to Section 4-
24.516 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
8. Doors and windows may be open during
entertainment, rehearsals, and/or warm up periods
until 7:00 PM. If complaints are received from the
residents, the doors and windows shall then be
closed. Doors and windows shall be closed after
7:00 p.m. during entertainment, rehearsals, and/or
warm-up periods. The business will take affirmative
steps to mitigate noise complaints received from all
environs.
9. The permittees shall ensure that an adequate
ventilation system is installed and/or maintained on
the premises to promote adherence to the condition
to keep all doors and windows closed during
specified entertainment hours.
10. If complaints are received and deemed verified by
Code Enforcement or the Police Department, the
City reserves the right to limit the level of
amplification of entertainment activities and/or
reduce the hours during which entertainment is
provided.
11. Entertainment only as applied for and approved.
Exotic adult male and/or female dancers are not
allowed. Entertainment provided shall be subject to
the regulations of Section 4-17.05 of the Redondo
Beach Municipal Code (R.B.M.C.).
12. The posting of flyers, and/or placards, or cards on windshields or similar literature, advertising
entertainment activities at the business including
promotional events, shall be strictly prohibited
within the City of Redondo Beach. Violation of this
condition shall be cause of the City Council to take
punitive action against the Permittees, including
revocation, suspension or modification of this
permit.
13. Observe and maintain the required maximum
occupancy load. At no time shall the established
occupancy load be exceeded. Should this occur,
the Fire Department will abate the situation.
14. All aisles and exits shall be kept clear of any
obstructions. All exit ways shall not be obstructed
in any manner and shall remain free of any
material. All panic hardware shall be operable and
not be locked, chained, bolted, barred, latched or
otherwise rendered unusable.
15. Exterior Fire Department connections and premise
address shall be maintained and unobstructed at all
times.
16. Any fire alarm and automatic fire protection system shall be tested and have current certification with
records forwarded to the Fire Department. All fire
extinguishers shall be serviced and tagged by a
licensed company.
17. All drapes, drop curtains, and other flammable
furnishings used during live performances shall be
flame treated and/or be of a non-combustible
material and have the approval of the City Fire
Marshal. At no time shall pyrotechnics or the use of
open flame devices or appliances be allowed.
18. Exit signs shall be illuminated and comply with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC).
19. All fire access lanes and no parking areas shall be unobstructed at all times, unauthorized vehicles will
be towed.
20. The permittees and employees of the business
shall actively monitor the conduct of the
entertainers and patrons to ensure that all
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT LEVEL II
Conditions of Approval
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre
Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish
Theatre
514 N Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Date of Issuance: February 11, 2025
Expiration Date: February 12, 2027
applicable conditions and regulations are followed.
Employees shall take immediate action to stop or
mitigate any prohibited conduct or activity.
21. Under the terms of this Entertainment Permit, the
business’ employees shall report without delay to
the Redondo Beach Police Department all crimes
against all persons that occur inside or outside the
establishment when known to them. The City
reserves the right to review the terms and
conditions of this Entertainment Permit based on
the failure to report these crimes.
22. A manager, employed by the business, shall be
present on the premises at all times that
entertainment activities are conducted. Said
manager shall be responsible for ensuring
compliance with the terms and conditions of this
Entertainment Permit, even during promotional
events conducted by promoters who are not
employees of the permittees.
23. Employees of the business shall have the
establishment cleared of all patrons by 12 a.m.
24. The City reserves the right to review the permittees’ compliance with the terms and conditions of this
Entertainment Permit and, if violations are noted,
cause a public hearing to be scheduled and then, if
necessary, revoke, suspend, or modify the
Entertainment Permit if the conduct of the business
staff and/or customers creates problems as defined
in these conditions and subject to the regulations of
the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
25. The City may, at its sole discretion adjust
entertainment hours, including reductions or
increases in days and/or hours of allowed
entertainment, allow and/or limit amplification, allow
and or limit entertainment locations, allow and/or
limit other types of entertainment.
26. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee,
shall act on all matters involving restrictions,
extensions, or other provisions identified herein for
which the City retains sole discretion. The City
Manager’s decisions shall be final.
27. Pursuant to Section 4-17.06 of the Redondo Beach
Municipal Code, the permittees shall post with the
City Treasurer, a $1,500 security deposit to cover
the costs of extraordinary police responses from the
Redondo Beach Police Department, or from any
adjacent agencies if mutual aid is requested to deal
with a disturbance. In the event of a required police
response, the cost of said response shall be
deducted from the bond. If any portion of the bond
is expended, the permittee shall replenish the bond
to the required amount within five (5) days from the
date of written notification by the Chief of Police of a reduction in the amount of the bond. Failure to post
the required bond, or to replenish the bond as
needed, shall render this Entertainment Permit null
and void. This bonding process is not intended to
supplant any civil or criminal penalties arising from
activities at the business.