§ 106.40.010. Purpose, Intent and Application

It is the intent of this Article to prevent community-wide adverse economic impacts, increased crime, decreased property values, and the deterioration of neighborhoods which can result from the concentration of Adult-Oriented Businesses in close proximity to each other or proximity to other incompatible uses such as private and public educational facilities for minors, places of religious assembly or worship, public parks and recreation areas, and residentially zoned districts or uses. The City Council finds that it has been demonstrated in various communities that the concentration of Adult-Oriented Businesses causes an increase in the number of transients in the area, an increase in crime, blight, and also causes other businesses and residents to move elsewhere. It is, therefore, the purpose of this Article to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent the concentration of Adult-Oriented Businesses or their close proximity to incompatible uses, while permitting the location of Adult-Oriented Businesses in certain areas. In view of the various adverse secondary effects associated with Adult-Oriented Businesses, this Article shall be implemented in conjunction with Municipal Code requirements that establish licensing criteria sufficient to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare.