(a) A sexually oriented business which regularly features persons who appear in a state of semi-nudity or live performances which are characterized by specified sexual activities shall be operated in accordance with the following regulations. It is unlawful for a licensee or operator to knowingly fail to ensure compliance with the regulations.
(1) A person shall not appear in a state of semi-nudity or engage in a live performance which is characterized by specified sexual activities except upon a stage elevated at least 18 inches above floor level. All parts of the stage, or a clearly designated area thereof within which the person appears in a state of semi-nudity or performs, shall be a distance of at least three feet from all parts of a clearly designated area in which patrons may be present. The stage or designated area thereof shall be separated from the area in which patrons may be located by a barrier or railing the top of which is at least three feet above floor level. No person appearing in a state of semi-nudity or engaging in such live performances or patron may extend any part of his or her body over or beyond the barrier or railing.
(2) An employee may not touch the breast, buttocks, or genitals of a patron, nor may a patron touch the breast, buttocks, or genitals of an employee.
(3) A patron may not place any money on the person or in or on the costume of an employee.
(4) A person below the age of 18 years may not observe or appear in a state of seminudity or in such live performances on the premises of a sexually oriented business.
(5) A sign in a form to be prescribed by the Service Director and summarizing the provisions of subsections (a)(1), (3), and (4) hereof, shall be posted near the entrance of the sexually oriented business in such a manner as to be clearly visible to patrons upon entry.
(Ord. 7897-13. Passed 5-13-13.)