(a) A sexually-oriented business which regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity as defined by Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.39 or live performances which are characterized by specified sexual activities shall be operated in accordance with the following regulations. It is unlawful for an operator to knowingly fail to ensure compliance with the following regulations.
(1) A person shall not appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity except upon a stage elevated at least 18 inches above floor level.
A "no touch" restriction as defined by Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.40 (C)(1) and (2) shall apply between employees and patrons in which an employee is nude or semi-nude.
(2) No person shall appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity in a live performance in a sexually-oriented business other than on the stage required in Section 767.06(a)(1).
(3) A person below the age of 18 years may not observe or appear in a state of nudity or semi-nudity or in such live performances on the premises of a sexually-oriented business.
(4) A sign measuring 18 inches by 18 inches with characters of size 16 font shall be conspicuously displayed in the common area of the premises, and shall read as follows:
"This Sexually-Oriented Business is regulated by The Toledo Municipal Code, Chapter 767 and Ohio Revised Code 2907, which provides that no patron shall be permitted to have any physical contact with any nude or seminude entertainer on the premises."
(Ord. 450-11. Passed 10-4-11.)