§ 26-24. Rules of operation.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Fixed stage shall be defined as a raised floor area designed exclusively for use by adult entertainers at least four feet from the seating area of patrons, and on which no patron shall be allowed.

Full lighted shall mean illumination equal to three and one-half footcandles per square foot.

(b)

Compliance with rules. Adult establishments, and any person, firm, partnership, or corporation licensed hereunder, shall comply with the following rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the adult establishment and governing conduct on the premises of the establishment:

(1)

No adult establishment shall operate between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. No adult establishment shall operate between the hours of 2:55 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday.

(2)

No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted on the premises of an adult establishment.

(3)

No adult entertainment shall occur within four feet of any patron or in any location other than on a fixed stage.

(4)

No patron, customer or guest shall be permitted to have any physical contact with any part of the body or clothing of any adult entertainer.

(5)

The license shall be displayed in a prominent place on the premises at all times.

(6)

No licensee or his employees or contractors shall permit any alcoholic beverages to be served or consumed on the premises.

(7)

All areas of an adult establishment shall be fully lighted at all times patrons are present on the premises.

(8)

All adult entertainment which is licensed or permitted by this article shall be carried on inside a closed building with all windows and doors covered so that the activities carried on inside cannot be viewed from the immediate areas surrounding the outside of the building.

(c)

License revocation. Violations of these rules and regulations may result in the revocation of the license.

(Ord. No. 2008-08-41, 8-19-2008; Ord. No. 2009-04-25, § 1, 4-21-2009)