Cybercafes shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) There shall be a video or digital camera surveillance system installed that monitors all entrances and exit points and all interior spaces, except bathrooms, private office areas and areas used exclusively for storage, during all hours of operation. The system shall be maintained in good working order and shall be subject to inspection by the City during normal business hours. The video or hard drive data shall be maintained for a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours.
(b) The number of computers shall not exceed a ratio of one (1) user station per twenty (20) square feet of floor area dedicated for the placement of computers.
(c) Booths, stalls or partitioned portions of a room shall have at least one (1) side open to an adjacent public area or aisle so that the area inside the booth, stall or partitioned portion of a room is visible to persons in the adjacent public area or aisle. The side open to the public area or aisle shall not have a door, curtain or other device capable of blocking visibility into the interior of the booth, stall or partitioned portion of a room. If private rooms are available for public use, the door must have a clear window measuring no less than three (3) square feet placed in a manner to allow a clear and unobstructed view of the interior of the room.
(d) Exterior windows shall not be tinted. Any window coverings such as blinds or drapes must be drawn back or opened during hours of operation, except when needed to block glare from sunlight.
(e) Signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(f) An interior waiting area shall be provided to patrons waiting to use a computer or other electronic device.
(Ord. 2016-11. Passed 4-12-16.)