The regulations of this section have neither the purpose nor effect of imposing a limitation or restriction on the content of any communicative materials, including sexually oriented materials. It is not the intent nor effect of this Code to restrict or deny access by adults to sexually oriented materials protected by the First Amendment, or to deny access by distributors and exhibitors of sexually oriented entertainment to their intended market. It is the purpose of this Code to regulate sexually oriented businesses and adult uses to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the city and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to:
(A) Prevent additional criminal activity within the city;
(B) Prevent deterioration of neighborhoods and its consequent adverse effect on real estate values of properties within the neighborhood;
(C) To locate sexually oriented businesses away from schools, churches, residential properties, day care centers, libraries, parks, commercial, recreational facilities for minors, and businesses selling alcoholic beverages;
(D) Prevent concentration of sexually oriented businesses within certain areas of the city;
(E) Prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
(Ord. 300, passed 1-28-2002)