10-9-1: PURPOSE:
In adopting this chapter, it is recognized that certain types of adult related establishments possess certain objectionable operational characteristics which will have adverse effects upon the character of the areas in which they do business and adjacent neighborhoods. It is further recognized that locating adult related establishments in close proximity to facilities frequented by minors will cause the exposure of minors to adult material which may adversely affect such minors. In addition, it is recognized that substantial numbers of citizens of the city are offended by the public display of sexually oriented material. Special regulation of adult related uses is, therefore, necessary to ensure that these adverse effects of adult related uses will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of zones in which they are permitted or of surrounding neighborhoods; will not adversely affect minors; and will not offend the citizens of the city who do not wish to be exposed to sexually oriented material. (Ord. 1408, 11-25-1986)