1173.021 AMUSEMENT ARCADES .

   Amusement arcade shall comply with the following in addition to all other regulations that apply in this Ordinance and Chapter 705 in the Codified Ordinance of the City of Norwalk:

      A.   An adult who is eighteen (18) years of age or over shall supervise the amusement arcade at all times during its hours of operation.

      B.   It shall be the obligation of the exhibitor of an amusement arcade to maintain peace and quiet and order in and about the premises. Failure to do so shall constitute a nuisance.

      C.   Coin operated amusement machines shall be placed at least two feet (2') apart and have four feet (4') of free space in front of the machine separate and apart from walking aisles.

      D.   The applicant shall provide evidence that the structure meets the minimum requirements of the appropriate electrical and fire codes.

      E.   If the place of business or premises for which an amusement arcade is proposed is a free-standing building, an exterior lighting plan must be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

      F.   In establishments which serve alcoholic beverages, any area containing amusement devices shall be visually separated from that portion or portions of the establishment wherein alcoholic beverages are served or sold for carrying out of the premises.

      G.   No amusement arcade may be established, operated, or maintained in any place of business or on any premises which is within five hundred feet (500') of any adult entertainment business or within one thousand feet (1,000') of a school.

      H.   The applicant shall be required to file a copy of a license to operate and exhibit amusement devices and a notarized statement that the applicant shall not permit any school-aged person sixteen (16) years of age or younger to operate any devices on the premises between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.