Chapter 5.24
ADULT BUSINESSES
Sections:
5.24.030 Regulations for adult businesses.
5.24.010 Purpose.
It is recognized that the presence of certain “adult businesses” within the community of Central Point may result in adverse social and economic impacts, increased crime incidents, and physical deterioration in the general areas of such businesses. It is evident that regulations applicable to adult businesses are necessary to preserve the integrity of existing commercial areas of the city, and to protect the character, safety and stability of residential areas that are in close proximity to such commercial areas. The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations applicable to adult businesses, as defined in the Oregon Revised Statutes and in Section 5.24.020. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
5.24.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms and business types are defined in this section:
A. “Adult business” includes any adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult theater, sexual encounter center, or other businesses which are characterized by an emphasis on sexually explicit material dealing with “specified anatomical areas” and/or “specified sexual activities,” as defined in this section.
B. “Specified anatomical areas” means:
1. Less than completely and opaquely covered:
a. Human genitals, pubic region;
b. Buttocks; and
c. One or both female breasts without a circular covering, centered on the nipple, that is at least three inches in diameter and does not simulate the organ covered; and
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
C. “Specified sexual activities” means:
1. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; and/or
2. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, sexual stimulation or arousal; and/or
3. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or female breast.
D. “Adult bookstore” means any store having a significant portion of its stock in trade, books, magazines, newspapers, or other printed or written material or any pictures, drawings, photographs, motion pictures, or other pictorial representations which are distinguished by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to “specified anatomical areas” or “specified sexual activities,” as defined in this section.
E. “Adult cabaret” is an establishment having as its primary attraction live exhibition (either for direct viewing, closed circuit viewing, or viewing through a transparent partition) for patrons either individually or in groups, where a substantial portion of the material presented is characterized by an emphasis on “specified anatomical areas” or “specified sexual activities” and excludes minors as a legal or prevailing business practice.
F. “Sexual encounter center” means any business, agency, or person who, for any form of consideration or gratuity, provides a place where persons may congregate, assemble or associate for the purpose of engaging in “specified sexual activities.”
G. “Adult theater” means any theater or similar facility which is used primarily for presenting material with an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to “specified anatomical areas” or “specified sexual activities,” for observation by patrons therein.
H. “Significant or substantial portion” means more than twenty-five percent of the total cost of the inventory of merchandise for sale in the establishment, whether at wholesale or retail, or more than twenty-five percent of the establishment’s gross sales per month, whether wholesale or retail. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1444, 1981; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
5.24.030 Regulations for adult businesses.
A. Adult businesses may be granted a conditional use permit by the planning commission in accordance with the requirements of the zoning district in which the business is proposed, and in accordance with the following regulations:
1. The proposed use complies with all requirements set forth for the issuance of a conditional use permit;
2. The lot on which the business is proposed to be located is classified C-5 (thoroughfare commercial);
3. The subject lot is not within two hundred feet of the nearest residential (R) zoning district;
4. The lot is not within five hundred feet of any lot upon which there is located a church, educational institution primarily attended by minors, a public park or recreational facility, a day nursery or child care center, a mobile home park, or any other public facility which is customarily utilized by minors;
5. The lot is not within one thousand feet of any lot upon which there is located another adult business;
6. The exterior appearance of the structure shall be consistent with the appearance of existing commercial structures on abutting lots or within the immediate neighborhood, so as not to cause blight, deterioration, or avoidable depreciation in property values within the general vicinity;
7. The business shall be permitted an identification sign but shall not exhibit advertisements, displays, or any other promotional or advertising materials that may be visible to the public outside the structure;
8. All doorways, windows and other openings shall be located, covered or screened in such a manner to prevent a view into the interior from any exterior public or semipublic area;
9. No adult business, as defined in this chapter, shall be kept open for business between the hours of ten p.m. and ten a.m., except as specifically permitted by the terms of the conditional use permit.
B. Applicants for licenses under this chapter must file with the city recorder a sworn application in writing for the license which shall give the following information:
1. The name of the applicant;
2. Permanent home address and full local address of the applicant;
3. A brief description of the nature of the business and goods to be sold, if any;
4. Length of time for which the right to do business is desired;
5. The location of the proposed adult business.
C. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty days, or by both such fine or by imprisonment. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
5.24.040 License--Required.
No person, or his employee or agent, shall engage in or conduct within the city any adult business unless the license fee has been paid and a license issued as provided herein. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
5.24.050 License--Period.
License for adult businesses shall be for semi-annual periods commencing on July 1st and January 1st of each year. No license fee shall be for less than the full six-month quarter semi-annual period. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).
5.24.060 License--Fees.
The license fee to be charged by the city designee for an adult business license shall be as set forth in the City of Central Point Business License Fee Schedule. (Ord. 1995 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1822 §1(part), 2001; Ord. 1438 §2(part), 1981).