Game rooms may be permitted in B2 Districts subject to the following requirements:
(A) The site shall have direct access to a major or minor thoroughfare as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan;
(C) A site plan showing compliance with the requirements for a zoning compliance permit, as required by § 154.269, shall be submitted;
(D) Signage shall be limited to 1 ground sign and not more than 2 wall signs. No portable signs or banners shall be permitted. No printed material, slide, video, photograph, written text, live show or other visual presentation format shall be visible from outside the walls of the establishment;
(F) No game room shall be located within 350 feet of residentially zoned property nor shall a game room be located within 1,000 feet of any other game room. Measurements shall be from the nearest property line to nearest property line;
(G) Activities taking place on the premises shall be confined to the area inside the structure and shall not be visible from the street rights-of-way;
(H) Failure to comply with the plans approved by the Town Council or with any conditions imposed upon this special use permit shall cause the permit to immediately become void and of no effect as set forth in § 154.198; and
(I) Game Rooms approved under this special use permit shall be supervised and operated by a person over 21 years of age who:
(1) Has not been convicted or plead guilty or no contest to any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, gambling or the unlawful possession, sale, distribution or use of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance within the 5 years next preceding the date of the application for a special use permit; and
(2) Is a resident of North Carolina or does have a registered agent in North Carolina who is authorized to accept service of process.
(1981 Code, § 840) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004; Am. Ord. passed 3-23-2020)