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ADOPTING ORDINANCE
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PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE TWO - Planning
TITLE FOUR - Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1240: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1242: DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 1244: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 1246: ZONING DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT MAP
CHAPTER 1248: "E-R" ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1250: RESIDENCE "A" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1252: RESIDENCE "B" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1254: RESIDENCE "C" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1256: RESIDENCE "D" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1258: RESIDENCE "E" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1260: BUSINESS "A" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1262: BUSINESS "B" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1264: BUSINESS "C" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1266: BUSINESS "D" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1268: PUBLIC AND INSTITUTION "PI" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1269: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT "RD" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1270: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL "LI" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1272: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL "HI" DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1273: READING DESIGN REVIEW DISTRICT
CHAPTER 1274: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT "PDD" OVERLAY
CHAPTER 1276: BUFFERING AND SCREENING
CHAPTER 1278: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAPTER 1280: OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
CHAPTER 1282: SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1284: NONCONFORMING USES
CHAPTER 1286: TEEN CLUBS
CHAPTER 1290: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
CHAPTER 1298: ZONING DISTRICT AND TEXT AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 1299: PENALTIES, FEES AND REMEDIES
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
CHAPTER 1286: TEEN CLUBS
Section
   1286.01   Purpose
   1286.02   Definitions
   1286.03   Establishment and classification of regulated businesses
   1286.04   Nonconforming uses
   1286.05   Permit required
   1286.06   Application investigation process
   1286.07   Issuance of a permit
   1286.08   Annual permit fee
   1286.09   Expiration of permit
   1286.10   Suspension of permit
   1286.11   Revocation of permit
   1286.12   Judicial review of permit denial, suspension or revocation
   1286.13   Transfer of permit
   1286.14   Teen club business employee license
   1286.15   Hours of operation
   1286.16   Admission
   1286.17   Additional operating conditions
§ 1286.01 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to regulate teen clubs through the application of uniform zoning and licensing requirements to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the patrons of such clubs and of all citizens of the city, and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations for the operation of teen clubs because of their nature as permitted uses in areas of the city that are also zoned for uses deemed by the Council to be incompatible with teen use, including, but not limited to, sexually oriented businesses and liquor establishments. It is not the intent of this chapter to limit or restrict the operation of any club geared toward a teen clientele as their intended market, but to provide a safe and reasonable manner in which to operate such clubs.
(Ord. 2002-134, passed 12-3-02)
§ 1286.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   EMPLOYEE. Any person who works in and/or for a teen club business, regardless of whether or not said person is paid a salary, wage or other compensation by the operator of said business and whether or not the person is determined an employee, independent contractor, agent or otherwise. The term EMPLOYEE does not include a person exclusively on the premises for repair or maintenance of the premises or equipment on the premises, or for the delivery of goods to the remises.
   PERMITTEE AND/OR LICENSEE. Any person in whose name a permit and/or license to operate a teen club business has been issued, as well as the individual listed as an applicant on the application for a permit and/or license.
   TEEN CLUB. All buildings and places of assembly where the intended occupancy is either overwhelmingly or exclusively minors between 13 and 21 years of age unaccompanied by an adult parent or guardian, but not including similar events operated by a non-profit organization. TEEN CLUB shall include, but not be limited to, teen nightclubs, teen dance clubs or teen entertainment establishments.
(Ord. 2002-134, passed 12-3-02)
§ 1286.03 ESTABLISHMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF REGULATED BUSINESSES.
   Teen clubs shall be established only in identified zones as set forth in the zoning code and shall be subject to the restrictions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2002-134, passed 12-3-02)
§ 1286.04 NONCONFORMING USES.
   (A)   Any teen club lawfully operating at the time of the enactment of this chapter that is in violation of § 1286.03 shall be deemed a non-conforming use. A non-conforming use may continue for three months as long as a proper permit application has been filed within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, and may be extended by the Safety Service Director upon a showing of extreme financial hardship, unless voluntarily discontinued for a period of 30 days or more. Such non-conforming uses may not be increased, enlarged, extended or altered unless to a conforming use.
   (B)   Any establishment subject to the provisions of this chapter shall apply for a permit as provided under § 1286.05 within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 2002-134, passed 12-3-02)
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