[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Oconomowoc 8-7-2000 (Sec. 12.08
of the 1986 Town Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The Town Board finds that adult-oriented establishments operating
in the Town require special licensing by the Town in order to protect
and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the patrons of such
businesses as well as the citizens of the Town.
B.
Based on a review of studies conducted in Phoenix, Arizona, Garden
Grove, California, Los Angeles, California, Whittier, California,
Indianapolis, Indiana, Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota,
Cleveland, Ohio, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Amarillo, Texas, Austin,
Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Houston, Texas, Seattle, Washington, and the
findings incorporated in City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters, Inc.,
475 U.S. 41 (1986), and Coleman A. Young v. American Mini-Theaters,
Inc., 427 U.S. 50 (1976), the Town finds that adult-oriented establishments
are frequently used for sexual liaisons of a casual nature and unlawful
sexual activities, including prostitution.
C.
It has been documented that entertainers in adult-oriented establishments
offer to perform sexual acts for patrons, and that sexual contact
occurs between patrons and other employees of adult-oriented establishments.
D.
There is convincing documented evidence that booths, rooms or cubicles
in adult-oriented establishments have been used by patrons for the
purpose of engaging in specified sexual activities or in high-risk
sexual behavior, and configuration of the interior of the premises
is an important factor in combating such activities.
E.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published
reports that have been considered by the Town relating to the subject
of sexually transmitted diseases, and the concern over sexually transmitted
diseases is a legitimate concern of the Town in order to protect the
health and well-being of its citizens.
F.
The State of Wisconsin has seen a steady increase in several types
of sexually transmitted diseases since 1986.
G.
Researchers have found that contracting sexually transmitted diseases
may increase a person's vulnerability to human immune-deficiency
virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome) and some types of cancer.
H.
AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease which destroys the body's
immune system.
I.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that
as of June 30, 1999, 4,217 cases of AIDS were reported in the state,
including 2,507 that resulted in death, and new cases of HIV infection
have been reported in Wisconsin each year.
J.
The Town is concerned with the protection of its minors from exposure
to age-inappropriate, sexually explicit materials and offenses.
K.
Licensing is a legitimate and reasonable means of accountability
to ensure that the operators and employees of adult-oriented establishments
comply with reasonable regulations and to ensure that operators and
employees do not knowingly allow their establishments to be used as
places of illegal sexual activity or solicitation.
L.
Information relating to pending charges and convictions of the applicants
is desired to further the Town's interest in controlling the
secondary effects of adult-oriented establishments.
M.
There is convincing documented evidence that adult-oriented establishments
have a deleterious effect on both the existing businesses around them
and the surrounding residential areas adjacent to them, causing increased
crime and the downgrading of property values.
N.
The Town Board has reviewed studies of the secondary effects of adult-oriented
establishments and has concluded that, if unregulated, they present
an increased risk of prostitution, high-risk sexual behavior and crime,
deleterious effects upon existing businesses and surrounding residential
areas, and decreased property values.
O.
The Town Board desires to minimize and control these adverse effects
and thereby protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizenry,
protect the citizens from increased crime, preserve the quality of
life, and preserve the property values and character of surrounding
neighborhoods.
P.
It is not the intent of this chapter to suppress any speech activities
protected by the First Amendment, but to enact a content-neutral ordinance
which addresses the secondary effects of adult-oriented establishments.
Q.
It is not the intent of the Town Board to condone or legitimize the
promotion of obscene material, and the Town Board recognizes that
the law prohibits the promotion of obscene materials. The Town Board
expects and encourages law enforcement officials to enforce antiobscenity
laws against any such illegal activities in the Town.
R.
Restricted hours of operation will allow law enforcement personnel
to concentrate on crime prevention during high crime hours and/or
low staffing hours by relieving them of enforcement duties relative
to prostitution, loitering and criminal activity associated with adult-oriented
establishments.
S.
Prohibition of alcohol beverages on the premises will reduce the
need for law enforcement resources to respond to alcohol-related problems
upon the premises, will reduce high-risk sexual activity, and will
contribute to the reduction of secondary effects of adult-oriented
establishments.
Based upon the findings stated above, it is the intended purpose
of the Town to regulate adult-oriented establishments to promote the
health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the
Town and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations for the operation
thereof so as to minimize secondary effects of these establishments
on the community. The provisions of this chapter have neither the
purpose nor intent of imposing a limitation or restriction on the
content of any communicative materials, including adult-oriented materials
protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United
States. Similarly, it is not the intent or effect of this chapter
to restrict or deny access by adults to adult-oriented materials protected
by the First Amendment or to deny access by the distributors and exhibitors
of adult-oriented entertainment to their intended market. The promotion
of obscene materials which is not protected by the First Amendment
is subject to criminal sanctions under the state's penal code.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated:
Any place to which the public is permitted or invited wherein
coin, slug, electronically or mechanically controlled or operated
still or motion-picture machines, projectors, computers or other image-producing
devices are maintained to show images to five or fewer persons per
machine at any one time, and where the images so displayed are distinguished
or characterized by depicting or describing specified sexual activities
or specified anatomical areas.
A commercial establishment which provides a bath as a service
and which provides to its patrons an opportunity for engaging in specified
sexual activities.
A commercial establishment wherein patrons are afforded an
opportunity to be painted or to paint images on specified anatomical
areas. An adult body painting studio does not include a tattoo parlor.
Any commercial establishment having as its stock-in-trade
the sale, rental or lease, for any form of consideration, any one
of more of the following:
Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, photographs,
films, motion pictures, videocassettes, video reproductions, slides
or other visual representations which are distinguished or characterized
by their emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical
areas;
Instruments, devices or paraphernalia which are designed for
use in connection with specified sexual activities;
Facilities for the presentation of adult entertainment as defined
herein, including adult-oriented films, motion pictures, videocassettes,
video reproductions, slides or other visual representations for observation
by patrons therein.
A nightclub, bar, restaurant or similar commercial establishment
which features:
Live performances which are characterized or distinguished by
the exposure of specified anatomical areas or the removal of articles
of clothing; or
Films, motion pictures, videocassettes, video reproductions,
slides or other visual representations which are distinguished or
characterized by depicting or describing specified sexual activities
or specified anatomical areas.
Any exhibition of any motion picture, live performance, display
or dance of any type which has as its dominant theme, or is distinguished
or characterized by, any one or more of the following:
A commercial establishment, with or without sleeping accommodations,
which provides the service of massage or body manipulation, including
exercise, heat and light treatment of the body, and any form or method
of physiotherapy, which also provides its patrons with the opportunity
to engage in specified sexual activities.
A hotel, motel or other similar commercial establishment
which:
Offers accommodations to the public for any form of consideration;
provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, film,
motion pictures, videocassettes, video reproductions, slides or other
visual reproductions characterized by depicting or describing specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; and has a sign visible
from the public right-of-way which advertises the availability of
this type of adult entertainment; or
Offers a sleeping room for rent for a period of time that is
less than 10 hours; or
Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sublet the
room for a period of time that is less than 10 hours.
Includes an adult arcade, adult bathhouse, adult body painting
studio, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult massage parlor, adult
motel, adult theater, and any commercial establishment presenting
adult entertainment, whether or not such establishment is operated
or maintained for a profit.
An enclosed building, such as a theater, concert hall, auditorium
or other similar commercial establishment, which is used for presenting
adult entertainment.
The individual or business entity that seeks to secure a
license under this chapter.
The Town Board for the Town of Oconomowoc, Waukesha County,
Wisconsin.
Any and all persons, including, but not limited to, operators,
entertainers, clerks, managers, janitors or other persons who work
in or at, or render any services directly to, the day-to-day operation
of an adult-oriented establishment. "Employee," as used in this chapter,
specifically excludes independent contractors who are responsible
for the improvement or repair of the physical premises or who provide
supplies to the establishment, provided that these persons are not
also in the position of providing any other day-to-day services for
the adult-oriented establishment.
Any person who provides entertainment within an adult-oriented
establishment, whether or not a fee is charged or accepted for the
entertainment and whether or not the entertainment is provided by
the person as an employee of the adult-oriented establishment or as
an independent contractor.
The person who is designated on the license application to
be the person in charge of the daily operation of the premises and
who is to be the adult-oriented establishment's contact person
for the Town.
An individual, proprietorship, corporation, association,
partnership, limited-liability entity or other legal entity.
Includes all areas of an adult-oriented establishment except
a public rest room to the extent it is used for its proper purpose,
individual rooms rented in an adult motel, or areas to which patrons
have no physical or visual access.
Includes any of the following, simulated or actual:
The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic
region, buttocks, anus or female breasts.
Acts of masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, bestiality,
necrophilia, sadomasochistic abuse, fellatio, cunnilingus, anilingus.
Showing of human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or
arousal.
Excretory functions during a live performance, display or dance
of any type.
Includes any of the following:
The sale, lease or sublease of the business;
The transfer of securities which constitute a controlling interest
in the business, whether by sale, exchange or other means; and
The establishment of a trust, gift or other similar legal device
which transfers the ownership or control of the business, except for
transfer by bequest or other operation of the law upon the death of
the person possessing the ownership or control.
Any facility where minors gather for educational or recreational
activities, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, swimming pools,
libraries, licensed child-care facilities or youth clubs.
A.
Licenses required.
(1)
License required for all adult-oriented establishments. From and after the effective date of this chapter, except as provided in Subsection A(3) below, no adult-oriented establishment shall be operated or maintained in the Town without first obtaining a license to operate issued by the Town. A license may be issued only for one adult-oriented establishment located at a fixed and certain place. Any person desiring to operate more than one adult-oriented establishment must have a license for each.
(2)
License required for all employees of adult-oriented establishments.
In addition to the license required by the establishment, all employees
of an adult-oriented establishment must also be licensed.
(3)
Licenses for existing adult-oriented establishments. All adult-oriented
establishments existing at the time of the passage of this chapter
must submit an application for a license within 90 days of the effective
date of this chapter. Any establishment that submits an application
within the ninety-day period shall be allowed to continue to operate
until the license application is acted upon by the Town Board. Any
establishment which fails to submit an application within the ninety-day
period must cease operation upon expiration of the ninety-day period
unless and until a valid license is timely issued by the Town Board.
The Town shall act upon any such license application in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(4)
Licenses for employees of existing adult-oriented establishments.
All employees already working in an adult-oriented establishment existing
at the time of the passage of this chapter must submit an application
for a license within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter.
Any employee who submits an application within the ninety-day period
shall be allowed to continue his or her employment until the license
application is acted upon by the Town Board. Any employee who fails
to submit an application within the ninety-day period must cease employment
upon expiration of the ninety-day period unless and until a valid
license is issued by the Town Board. The Town shall act upon any such
license application in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(5)
Change of name form. Any licensed adult-oriented establishment which
desires to change its name from that as listed on the original license
application must file a change of name form with the Town Clerk and
pay a fee of $10 at least 30 days prior to effectuating the name change.
(6)
Effect of other licenses. The fact that a person possesses any other
valid license or permit required by law does not exempt that person
from the requirement of obtaining an adult-oriented establishment
license under this chapter.
(7)
Nontransferability of licenses. No license or interest in a license
may be transferred to any person. Any change in location for an adult-oriented
establishment shall require a new license application for that location.
B.
License application procedure for adult-oriented establishments.
(1)
Any person desiring to secure an adult-oriented establishment license
shall file an application, together with two additional copies of
the application, with the Town Clerk.
(2)
The application shall be on a form provided by the Town Clerk.
(3)
The following information shall be required of each applicant and
must be provided under oath or affirmation:
(a)
Name, including any aliases, address and telephone number.
(b)
If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, limited-liability
corporation or limited-liability partnership, the application shall
include the name of the business entity; the date of incorporation,
registration or organization; the state in which the entity was incorporated,
registered or organized; the name and address of the registered agent,
where applicable; and the names and addresses of all officers and
directors, operating or managing partners or general partners, members
or managers, whichever is applicable for the particular form of business
entity.
(c)
If the applicant is an individual, written proof that the applicant
is at least 18 years of age and two copies of a recent photo.
(d)
If the applicant is a business entity, a statement that no officer,
director, partner, general partner, owner or manager is less than
18 years of age.
(e)
Name, address and telephone number of the adult-oriented establishment
for which a license is being secured.
(f)
Name and address of any other current or past adult-oriented
establishments operated by the applicant, whether in this state or
any other state or district within the United States.
(g)
For any current adult-oriented establishments operated by the
applicant, the applicant shall describe the status of any required
license for the establishment.
(h)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending
or has been convicted of violating any of the terms of this chapter.
(i)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending
or has been convicted of any of the following crimes in Wisconsin:
[1]
Prostitution (§ 944.30, Wis. Stats.).
[2]
Patronizing prostitutes (§ 944.31, Wis. Stats.).
[3]
Soliciting prostitutes (§ 944.32, Wis. Stats.).
[4]
Pandering (§ 944.33, Wis. Stats.).
[5]
Keeping a place of prostitution (§ 944.34, Wis. Stats.).
[6]
Sexual assault (§ 940.225, Wis. Stats.).
[7]
Sexual gratification (§ 944.17, Wis. Stats.).
[8]
Lewd and lascivious behavior (§ 944.20, Wis. Stats.).
[9]
Obscene material or performance (§ 944.21, Wis. Stats.).
[10]
Sexual assault of a child (§ 948.02, Wis. Stats.).
[11]
Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child
(§ 948.025, Wis. Stats.).
[12]
Sexual exploitation of a child (§ 948.05, Wis. Stats.).
[13]
Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity (§ 948.055,
Wis. Stats.).
[14]
Incest with a child (§ 948.06, Wis. Stats.).
[15]
Child enticement (§ 948.07, Wis. Stats.).
[16]
Soliciting a child for prostitution (§ 948.08, Wis.
Stats.).
[17]
Exposing a child to harmful material (§ 948.11, Wis.
Stats.).
[18]
Possession of child pornography (§ 948.12, Wis. Stats.).
[19]
Child sex offender working with children (§ 948.13,
Wis. Stats.).
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The statute numbers listed above are for reference purposes
only. In the event one or more of the crimes listed above are renumbered
or categorized differently by an act of the Legislature, the applicant
shall list those crimes for which the applicant has been convicted
that are similar in nature to those listed above.
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(j)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending or has been convicted of an offense under a statute analogous to those listed in Subsection B(3)(i) above, in a state other than Wisconsin, or under an analogous ordinance of another municipal entity.
(k)
Name, address and telephone number of an individual who is responsible
for the day-to-day operation of the establishment, who will be deemed
the operator for purposes of this chapter, and who will be the contact
person for the Town.
(l)
A statement that the applicant is familiar and in compliance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(m)
When the applicant is a business entity, the information requested
of the applicant shall include the information required in this section
for each of the officers and directors, partners and general partners,
or other owners, and managers of the business entity applying for
the license. This provision shall not apply to any owner of any kind
who holds an ownership interest of less than 10%.
(4)
Each application shall be accompanied by:
(a)
A building plan which meets all the requirements of this chapter
and the Waukesha County Zoning Code, if the Waukesha County Zoning
Code for the zoning district imposes any building plan requirements
in addition to those in this chapter. Each application shall be accompanied
by a sketch or diagram showing the floor plan of the interior of the
premises, including a statement of total floor space occupied by the
business. The sketch or diagram need not be professionally prepared,
but must be drawn to a one-quarter-inch scale or drawn with marked
dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus
or minus six inches.
(b)
A written plan of operation which meets all the requirements
of this chapter and the Waukesha County Zoning Code, if the Waukesha
County Zoning Code for the zoning district imposes any plan of operation
requirements in addition to those in this chapter.
(c)
A written site plan which meets all the requirements of this
chapter and the Waukesha County Zoning Code, if the Waukesha County
Zoning Code for the zoning district imposes any site plan requirements
in addition to those in this chapter.
(5)
Each application shall be signed by the applicant.
(6)
Each application shall be accompanied by payment of the license fee
of $500. Filing of the application does not occur until this fee has
been paid.
(7)
The Town Clerk shall date the filing of the application on the face
of the application.
(8)
Upon filing of the application, the applicant shall place a sign
at the proposed business location providing notification of the application.
Each sign shall be at least 24 inches by 36 inches in size. The sign
shall state: "Adult-Oriented Establishment License Application Pending"
and "Application Filed On [fill in the date]." The letters on the
sign shall be no less than 1 1/2 inches high by two inches wide.
The sign must be placed in a conspicuous location so that it is clearly
visible to all passersby, whether on the public road, highway, sidewalk
or parking lot.
(9)
Upon receipt of the application, the Town Clerk shall immediately
distribute a copy of the application to the Building Inspector, Town
Police Department, and the Town Board.
(10)
The Town Police Department shall notify the Town Board in writing
of any information bearing on the applicant's qualifications
within 20 business days of the filing of the application.
(11)
The Building Inspector shall notify the Town Board in writing as
to whether or not the applicant's building plan, site plan and
plan of operation comply with this chapter and the Zoning Code, if
the Zoning Code for the zoning district imposes any requirements in
addition to those in this chapter, within 20 business days of the
filing of the application.
(12)
The Town Board shall, within 45 days of the filing of the application
with the Town Clerk, either grant the license or deny the application
after reviewing the application for compliance with the licensing
standards found in this chapter. If the Board fails to act upon the
license application within 45 days of the filing of the application
with the Clerk, then the license shall be deemed granted.
(13)
If the license is granted by the Town Board, then the Town Clerk
shall issue the license on the next business day.
(14)
If the Town Board decides to deny the application for a license,
the Board shall immediately notify the applicant in writing of the
reasons for denial. Such notice shall be sent to the applicant within
five days of the decision by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(15)
Any applicant aggrieved by such a decision of the Town Board shall
be entitled to immediately appeal the Board's decision in Circuit
Court. Such an appeal must be made within 30 days of the date of the
written decision by the Board. The Town explicitly elects not to be
governed by Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., and to provide the review procedures
described in this chapter.
(16)
Each license issued for an adult-oriented establishment shall state
on its face the name of the licensee, the name of the establishment,
the street address of the establishment, the date of issue of the
license and its expiration date.
C.
License procedures for employees in adult-oriented establishments.
(1)
Any individual desiring to secure an employee license shall file
an application, together with two additional copies of the application,
with the Town Clerk.
(2)
The application shall be on a form provided by the Town Clerk.
(3)
The following information shall be required of each applicant and
must be provided under oath or affirmation:
(a)
Name, including any aliases, and address. Pursuant to § 19.35(1)(am)2a,
Wis. Stats., the name and address of any entertainer shall be considered
as exempt from disclosure under the public records law of the State
of Wisconsin because of potential danger to the life and safety of
such individuals from such disclosure.
(b)
Written proof that the individual is at least 18 years of age
and two copies of a recent photo.
(c)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending
or has been convicted of any violations of any of the terms of this
chapter.
(d)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending
or has been convicted of any of the following crimes in Wisconsin:
[1]
Prostitution (§ 944.30, Wis. Stats).
[2]
Patronizing prostitutes (§ 944.31, Wis. Stats.).
[3]
Soliciting prostitutes (§ 944.32, Wis. Stats.).
[4]
Pandering (§ 944.33, Wis. Stats.).
[5]
Keeping a place of prostitution (§ 944.34, Wis. Stats.).
[6]
Sexual assault (§ 940.225, Wis. Stats.).
[7]
Sexual gratification (§ 944.17, Wis. Stats.).
[8]
Lewd and lascivious behavior (§ 944.20, Wis. Stats.).
[9]
Obscene material or performance (§ 944.21, Wis. Stats.).
[10]
Sexual assault of a child (§ 948.02, Wis. Stats.).
[11]
Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child
(§ 948.025, Wis. Stats.).
[12]
Sexual exploitation of a child (§ 948.05, Wis. Stats.).
[13]
Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity (§ 943.055,
Wis. Stats.).
[14]
Incest with a child (§ 948.06, Wis. Stats.).
[15]
Child enticement (§ 948.07, Wis. Stats.).
[16]
Soliciting a child for prostitution (§ 948.08, Wis.
Stats.).
[17]
Exposing a child to harmful material (§ 948.11, Wis.
Stats.).
[18]
Possession of child pornography (§ 948.12, Wis. Stats.).
[19]
Child sex offender working with children (§ 948.13,
Wis. Stats.).
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The statute numbers listed above are for reference purposes
only. In the event one or more of the crimes listed above are renumbered
or categorized differently by an act of the Legislature, the applicant
shall list those crimes for which the applicant has been convicted
that are similar in nature to those listed above.
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(e)
Nature and date of offense if the applicant has charges pending or has been convicted of an offense under a statute analogous to those listed in Subsection C(3)(d) above, in a state other than Wisconsin, or under an analogous ordinance of another municipal entity.
(f)
A statement that the applicant is familiar with the provisions
of this chapter and is in compliance with them.
(g)
A list of other similar or analogous adult entertainer or employee
licenses issued by any other municipality, the name and state of the
municipality, and the status of the license.
(4)
Each application shall be signed by the applicant.
(5)
Each application shall be accompanied by payment of the license fee
of $50. Filing of the application does not occur until this fee has
been paid.
(6)
The Town Clerk shall date the filing of the application upon the
face of the application.
(7)
Upon receipt of the application, the Town Clerk shall immediately
distribute a copy of the application to the Town Police Department
and the Town Board.
(8)
The Town Police Department shall notify the Town Board in writing
of any information bearing on the applicant's qualifications
as required herein within 20 business days of the filing of the application.
(9)
The Town Board shall, within 45 days of the filing of the application
with the Town Clerk, either issue the license or deny the application
after reviewing the application for compliance with the licensing
standards found in this chapter. If the Board fails to act upon the
license application within 45 days of the filing of the application
with the Clerk, then the license shall be deemed granted.
(10)
If the license is granted by the Town Board, then the Town Clerk
shall issue the license on the next business day.
(11)
If the Town Board decides to deny the application for a license,
the Board shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for
denial. Such notice shall be sent to the applicant within five days
of the decision by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(12)
Any applicant aggrieved by such a decision of the Town Board shall
be entitled to immediately appeal the Board's decision in Circuit
Court. Such an appeal must be made within 30 days of the receipt by
the applicant of the written decision of the Board. The Town explicitly
elects not to be governed by Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., and to provide the
review procedures described in this chapter.
D.
Procedures for alterations of licensed premises. Following the granting
of a license, any licensee who wishes to alter any aspect of the licensed
premises which was required to be described in the building plan,
site plan or plan of operation required under this section shall be
required to apply for a new license.
E.
Licensing standards for initial licenses. The Town Board shall grant
an initial license to an applicant unless it finds one or more of
the following to be true:
(1)
The applicant is less than 18 years of age.
(2)
The applicant has charges pending or has been convicted of violating
a provision of this chapter or an analogous ordinance of another municipality
within the five years immediately preceding the date of application.
(3)
The applicant has charges pending or has been convicted of a crime
specified in § 91-7B(3)(i) or C(3)(d); and, if convicted,
for which:
(a)
Fewer than two years have elapsed since the date of conviction
or the date of release from confinement imposed for the conviction,
whichever is the later date, if the conviction is a misdemeanor offense.
(b)
Fewer than five years have elapsed since the date of conviction
or the date of release from confinement imposed for the conviction,
whichever is the later date, if the conviction is a felony offense.
(c)
Fewer than five years have elapsed since the date of conviction
or the date of release from confinement imposed for the conviction,
whichever is the later date, if the convictions are for two or more
misdemeanor offenses, or combination of misdemeanor offenses, occurring
within any twenty-four-month period.
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The fact that an appeal has been taken from any of the above-mentioned
convictions shall have no effect.
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(4)
The applicant provides false information on the application.
(5)
The applicant fails to provide information, to post the required
notice, or to pay any fee required by this chapter.
F.
License expiration and renewal; fees.
(1)
Transfer of ownership or control of an adult-oriented establishment
shall result in automatic expiration of the existing license. Upon
transfer of ownership or control, the procedures for a new license
application must be followed. In order to ensure continuous operation,
such procedures may also be commenced by a new applicant prior to
the expiration of the prior license.
(2)
Every license issued pursuant to this chapter will terminate upon the expiration of one year from the date of issuance unless sooner revoked. Any licensee desiring to renew an initial license shall make application to the Town Clerk. The application procedures governing new licenses shall be followed by an applicant for a renewal license except for those found in § 91-4B(8), (12), (13), (14) and (15) for adult-oriented establishment licenses, and § 91-4C(9), (10), (11) and (12) for employee licenses. The application fee for a renewal license shall be $450 for an adult-oriented establishment license and $45 for an employee license.
(3)
Any licensee desiring to renew an initial license shall file an application
for renewal no later than 60 days before the license expires. Any
licensee who fails to apply for a renewal license at least 60 days
before the license expires shall pay the same fee as if the licensee
were applying for an initial license.
(4)
An existing license shall be allowed to continue until such time
as the Town Board acts upon the renewal license application. If the
Board fails to act upon the license application within 45 days of
the filing of the application with the Clerk, then the license shall
be deemed granted.
(5)
The Town Board will not expedite the renewal procedure to ensure
that a license will not expire when the expiration of the license
is due to the licensee's untimely filing of a renewal application.
Upon expiration of a license under these circumstances, the licensee
is prohibited from operating or serving as an employee until the new
license is granted.
(6)
A license may not be renewed if the Board, following the procedures
found in this chapter, finds that a violation of this chapter has
occurred or that the applicant is not qualified to hold the license.
(7)
If the license is granted by the Town Board, then the Town Clerk
shall issue the license on the next business day.
If all the requirements for a license as stated in this regulation
are met, an adult-oriented establishment shall only be allowed to
locate in the zoning district(s) provided for by the Waukesha County
Zoning Code and shall not be allowed to locate in any other district.
A.
No adult-oriented establishment is permitted to operate between the
hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Further, no adult-oriented establishment
is permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight
on any Sunday or legal holiday as defined in § 995.20, Wis.
Stats.
B.
No operator or employee of an adult-oriented establishment shall
permit to be performed, offer to perform, perform or allow patrons
to perform any specified sexual activity in the establishment or on
the site. This provision does not apply to adult motels, to the extent
that such specified sexual activity is not prohibited by law.
C.
No operator or employee of an adult-oriented establishment shall
allow any minor to enter into, loiter around or to frequent an adult-oriented
establishment or to view adult entertainment.
D.
The operator shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary
manner at all times.
E.
The operator shall maintain at least 10 footcandles of illumination
in the public areas of the establishment, with the following exceptions:
(1)
In a booth, room or cubicle, if a lesser level of illumination is
necessary to enable a patron to view the adult entertainment, but
at no time shall there be less than 0.01 footcandle of illumination
as measured 30 inches from the floor.
(2)
In an aisle adjacent to a booth, room or cubicle, if a lesser amount
of illumination is necessary to allow the occupant to view the adult
entertainment, but at no time shall there be less than 1 1/2
footcandles of illumination as measured 30 inches from the floor.
(3)
Adult theaters must maintain five footcandles of illumination in
the auditorium during intermission and no less than 0.01 footcandle
during a picture as provided for in Wis. Adm. Code Comm § 73.07(6).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Chapter Comm 73 was repealed effective 7-1-2002.
See now Chs. Comm 60 to 66, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
F.
All employees, while engaged in the display or exposure of any specified
anatomical area, shall maintain a three-foot distance from any patron
or other employee.
G.
No rest room shall be designed, operated or maintained so that a
patron can view adult entertainment therein.
H.
No employee or patron in an adult cabaret shall be permitted to have
physical contact with any employee or patron on the premises.
I.
All performances in an adult cabaret shall be conducted upon a stage
at least 18 inches above the immediate floor level and removed at
least six feet from the nearest employee or patron.
J.
The selling, serving, possession or consumption of alcohol beverages
is strictly prohibited at all times in all adult-oriented establishments.
K.
No employee or operator shall knowingly work in or about, or knowingly
perform any service directly related to, the operation of any unlicensed
adult-oriented establishment.
L.
All employees shall carry their license upon their person at all
times while working in the adult-oriented establishment and shall
produce said license upon demand for inspection by any law enforcement
authority. Entertainers are exempt from carrying their license upon
their person while providing entertainment, but shall be readily able
to produce said license upon demand for inspection by any law enforcement
authority.
M.
The license for the adult-oriented establishment shall be displayed
in a conspicuous public place in the adult-oriented establishment.
N.
No employee, operator or owner may refuse law enforcement officials
entry in an adult-oriented establishment for purposes of inspecting
the adult-oriented establishment for compliance with these operational
standards during business hours, or at other times at a reasonable
hour, with reasonable notice.
O.
The operator shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions
of this section by the adult-oriented establishment, its employees
and patrons.
P.
Every act or omission by any employee constituting a violation of
the provisions of this section shall be deemed the act or omission
of the operator if such act or omission occurs either with the authorization,
knowledge or approval of the operator, or as a result of the operator's
negligent failure to supervise the employee's conduct, and the
operator shall be accountable for such act or omission in the same
manner as if the operator committed the act or caused the omission.
A.
External visibility. At no time should any adult entertainment inside
the premises be visible to any persons who are outside the premises.
B.
Booths. Any adult-oriented establishment having available for patrons
any booth, room or cubicle for the private viewing of adult entertainment
must comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Access. Each booth, room or cubicle shall be totally accessible to
and from aisles and public areas of the adult-oriented establishment
and shall be unobstructed by any door, lock or other control-type
devices.
(2)
Construction. Every booth, room or cubicle shall meet the following
construction requirements:
(a)
Each booth, room or cubicle shall be separated from adjacent
booths, rooms or cubicles and any nonpublic areas by a wall.
(b)
All walls shall be solid and without any openings, extended
from the floor to a height of not less than six feet and be light
colored.
(c)
Have at least one side totally open to a public, lighted aisle
so that there is an unobstructed view at all times of anyone occupying
the booth.
(d)
Booths must be separated by open space, at least 12 inches from
the exterior walls of any other viewing booths.
(3)
Visibility. The interior of the booth, room or cubicle shall not
be blocked or obscured by doors, curtains, partitions, drapes or any
other obstruction whatsoever.
(4)
Lighting. Lighting for the booth, room or cubicle shall comply with the provisions of § 91-6E of this chapter.
(5)
Occupants. Only one individual shall be permitted to occupy a booth,
room or cubicle at any time. No occupant of the booth, room or cubicle
shall be permitted to engage in any specified sexual activity or cause
any bodily discharge or litter while in the booth. No individual shall
be permitted to damage or deface any portion of the booth.
(6)
Exception. This section does not apply to the individual rooms located
in adult motels.
All private and public schools as defined in Ch. 115, Wis. Stats.,
located within the Town are exempt from obtaining a license hereunder
when instructing pupils in sex education as part of their curriculum.
A.
License nonrenewal, suspension or revocation.
(1)
Causes for license nonrenewal, suspension or revocation. The Town
Board may refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a license for any violations
of this chapter or if the applicant is not qualified to hold the license.
(2)
License nonrenewal, suspension and revocation procedures.
(a)
In order to commence the procedure for a license nonrenewal,
suspension or revocation, the Town shall notify the licensee in writing
by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the alleged violation
or cause and the intent of the Town to seek a nonrenewal, suspension
or revocation of the license.
(b)
The licensee shall be entitled to a public hearing before the Town Board regarding the license nonrenewal, suspension or revocation, upon written request to the Town Clerk within 10 days of receipt of the notification required in Subsection A(2)(a).
(c)
Any public hearing requested pursuant to Subsection A(2)(b) shall take place within 10 days of the filing of such written request.
(d)
At the hearing, both the Town and the aggrieved party may be
represented by an attorney, present evidence, call and examine witnesses,
cross-examine witnesses of the other party, and make opening and closing
statements. Such witnesses shall be sworn. The Town Chairperson shall
be the presiding officer at the hearing.
(e)
Attorneys may issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses
or the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued must be in substantially
the same form as provided in § 805.07(4), Wis. Stats., and
must be served in the manner provided in § 805.07(5), Wis.
Stats. Copies of the subpoenas must be served on the opposing party.
(f)
The Board shall cause the proceedings to be recorded by a stenographer,
the expense thereof to be paid by the Town. Costs for copies of any
transcripts or transcription of a recording shall be paid by the party
requesting the transcript or transcription. All exhibits shall be
marked and preserved.
(g)
Within 10 days of the completion of any hearing, the Town Board
shall determine if cause for nonrenewal, suspension or revocation
exists. If no public hearing is requested, the Town Board shall make
a determination within 20 days of the notification date.
(h)
The Town Board shall issue its determination in writing and
provide it within five days to the licensee by certified mail, return
receipt requested.
(i)
If a license period expires while a nonrenewal, suspension or
revocation procedure is pending, then the nonrenewal, suspension or
revocation of any license shall be stayed pending the issuance of
a determination by the Town Board. The nonrenewal, suspension or revocation
of a license shall become effective 30 days following the issuance
of a decision by the Town Board if judicial review is not commenced
as provided in this section.
(j)
If judicial review of such determination by the Town Board is
timely commenced, then license nonrenewal, suspension or revocation
shall not become effective until judgment is entered.
(k)
Any person aggrieved by such a decision of the Town Board shall
be entitled to immediately appeal the Board's decision in Circuit
Court. Such an appeal must be made within 30 days of the licensee's
receipt of the written decision by the Board. The Town explicitly
elects not to be governed by Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., and to provide the
review procedures described in this section.
(l)
Any person whose license is nonrenewed, suspended or revoked
shall not be eligible to receive a license for a period of five years
from the effective date of the suspension or revocation.
B.
Violations.
(1)
Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter will be subject to
a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $500 for each violation. Each
day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation
and be punishable as such.
(2)
Injunction. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter may also
be enforced by an injunction properly issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction upon the request of the Town.
(3)
Nonexclusivity. The imposition of any penalty under this section
or the seeking of an injunction shall not impair the right of the
Town to seek a nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of a license as
provided in this section.
