1359.06 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.

   (a)    All signs for Sexually Oriented Businesses shall be "wall signs" as defined in Section 1321.86 of this Code, with a maximum allowable sign area of fifty (50) square feet as measured in accordance with the standards specified in Sections 1321.83 and 1351.04(a) of this Code, shall not be internally-illuminated, and shall comply with:

      (1)    The location standards specified in Sections 1351.06(a) and (b) and 1357.10(c)(12) of this Code;

      (2)    The design standards specified in Section 1357.06(l)(9) of this Code; and

      (3)    The list of prohibited signs specified in Section 1351.04(d)(6) of this Code.

   (b)    All signs shall be maintained in accordance with Section 1351.04(c) of this Code and may be ordered to be removed in accordance with the provisions of 1351.04(d)(6) of this Code.

   (c)    No merchandise or pictures of the products or entertainment on the premises shall be displayed in window areas or any area where they can be viewed from the sidewalk or street adjacent to the building.

   (d)    Window areas shall not be covered or made opaque in any way. No signs shall be placed in any window. A one-square-foot sign may be placed on the door to state hours of operation and admittance to adults only.

   (e)    Review and approval procedures for a sign permit for a Sexually Oriented Business shall be in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapters 1351 and 1357 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 07-29AC. Passed 5-7-07.)

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF OBERLIN