(A) Findings of the Council. The City Council makes the following findings regarding the need to license sexually oriented businesses. The findings are based upon the experiences of other cities where these types of businesses have located, as studied by city staff.
(1) Sexually oriented businesses can contribute to an increase in criminal activity in the area in which these businesses are located, taxing crime-prevention programs and law enforcement services.
(2) Sexually oriented businesses can be used as fronts for prostitution and other criminal activity. The experience of other cities indicates that the proper management and operation of these businesses can, however, minimize this risk, provided the owners and operators of the facilities are regulated by licensing or other procedures.
(3) Sexually oriented businesses can increase the risk of exposure to communicable diseases including but not limited to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) for which currently there is no cure. Experiences of other cities indicate that these businesses can facilitate the spread of communicable diseases by virtue of the design and use of the premises, thereby endangering not only the patrons of the establishments but also the general public.
(4) Sexually oriented businesses can cause or contribute to public health problems by the presence of live adult entertainment in conjunction with food or drink on the same premises.
(5) A licensing and regulatory scheme as prescribed herein can aid in monitoring sexually oriented businesses for adverse secondary effects on the community.
(6) The risk of criminal activity and public health problems can be minimized through a licensing and regulatory scheme as prescribed herein.
(1997 Code, § 33.02)
(B) Intent. In direct furtherance of the substantial goals of public health, safety, and welfare, the Council adopts the following licensing regulations, recognizing that it has a great interest in the promotion of health and the prevention of criminal activity.
(1997 Code, § 33.03)