(a) Purpose. That the purpose of this chapter is to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to minimize and control the negative effects of adult amusement arcades within the City in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City. It is not the purpose or intent of this chapter to restrict or deny access to recreational and skilled-based adult amusement machines.
(b) Findings. The State of Ohio currently allows certain games of skill while games of chance are deemed illegal. It is possible that games of skill operated electronically, may easily be altered to illegal games of chance. Further, that the City has a duty to its citizens to require businesses open to the public operate within the bounds of the law; to maintain safe ingress and egress; and to maintain adequate security where a considerable volume of cash is transacted.
(Ord. 2007-029A. Passed 5-7-07.)