In the development and adoption of this chapter, it is recognized that there are some adult business uses which, due to their very nature, have serious, objectionable, operational characteristics, particularly when located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods, thereby having a deleterious impact upon property values and the quality of life in such surrounding areas. It has been acknowledged by communities across the nation that state and local governmental entities have a special concern in regulating the operation of such businesses under their jurisdiction to ensure that these adverse secondary effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of adjacent neighborhoods nor endanger the well-being of the youth in their communities. The special regulations deemed necessary to control the undesirable externalities arising from these enterprises are set forth below. The primary purpose of these controls and regulations is to preserve the integrity and character of residential neighborhoods, to deter the spread of urban blight and to protect minors from the objectionable, operational characteristics of these adult uses by restricting their close proximity to churches, parks, schools, restaurants, movie theaters and residential areas.
This chapter is not intended and should not be construed to create a contemporary community standard nor to allow the sale, loan, distribution, dissemination, presentation or exhibition of material or live conduct which is obscene or which is in violation of any other law, nor to permit the creation or maintenance of any moral nuisance. (Ord. 628, 6-1-2021)