(a) A person who operates or causes to be operated an adult cabaret regardless of whether or not a license has been issued to the business under this Chapter shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) No entertainer shall be permitted to have any physical contact with any other entertainer, employee or customer on the premises during any performance.
(2) No customer at an adult cabaret shall be permitted to have any physical contact with any entertainer or employee appearing in a state of semi-nudity during a performance.
(3) The portion of the adult cabaret in which sexually oriented adult entertainment is performed shall be on a stage or platform at least eighteen (18) inches above the immediate floor level and that is separated from all patron seating areas by at least six (6) feet.
(4) A sign in lettering at least three-fourths (¾) inch high shall be conspicuously displayed in the public area of the business stating the following:
THIS ADULT CABARET IS REGULATED BY THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ENTERTAINERS. DURING THE COURSE OF A PERFORMANCE. ENTERTAINERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER ENTERTAINER, EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER DURING A PERFORMANCE. AT ALL TIMES DURING A PERFORMANCE, THE ENTERTAINER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST A SIX (6) FOOT BUFFER ZONE FROM ALL CUSTOMERS.
(Ord. 19-85. Passed 3-26-19.)