§ 22-236. Purpose and intent.  


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  • It is the intent of this article to regulate adult-oriented businesses in order to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city. This article has neither the purpose nor the effect of imposing a limitation or restriction on the content of any communicative materials, including adult-oriented materials and paraphernalia protected by the First Amendment, or deny access by the distributors, exhibitors, and performers of adult-oriented entertainment to their intended market. In addition, this article has neither the purpose nor effect of condoning or legitimizing the distribution of obscene material.

(Ord. No. 99-06, § 6(4.34.000), 2-24-1999)