This chapter is determined necessary for the preservation of
the public peace, health, safety, morals and the welfare of the people
of the Township of Riverside.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADULT
An adult, as used in this chapter, refers to any person or
persons who have attained the age of 18 years old.
ADULT BOOKSTORE
An establishment having as a substantial or significant portion
of its stock-in-trade books, magazines, other periodicals, films and
other viewing materials which are distinguished or characterized by
their emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities, sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas, or
an establishment with a segment or section of the premises devoted
to the sale, rental or display of such material.
ADULT MINI MOTION-PICTURE THEATER
An enclosed building with a capacity for fewer than 50 persons
used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by
patrons therein.
ADULT MOTION-PICTURE THEATER
An enclosed building used for presenting material distinguished
or characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or
relating to specified sexual activities, sexual conduct or specified
anatomical areas for observation by patrons therein.
MOTION PICTURE
Film or films, continuous slides or pictures of any nature
in which any person is shown, depicted or revealed in any act of sexual
conduct or sadomasochistic abuse.
SADOMASOCHISTIC ABUSE
Flagellation or torture by or upon a human being who is nude
or clad in undergarments or in revealing or bizarre costumes or the
condition of one who is nude or so clothed and is being fettered,
bound or otherwise physically restrained.
SEXUAL CONDUCT
Human masturbation, sexual intercourse or any touching of
the genitals, pubic areas or buttocks of the human male or female
or the breasts of the female, whether alone or between members of
the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals in an act of
apparent sexual stimulation or gratification.
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
A.
Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic
region, buttock or female breast below a point immediately above the
top of the areola; or
B.
Human genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if covered.
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITY
A.
Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal.
B.
Any act of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy.
C.
Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region,
buttock or female breast.
[Amended 7-27-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-7]
Adult bookstores, adult motion-picture theaters, adult mini
motion-picture theaters, coin-operated amusement centers and tattoo
parlors are hereby deemed to be regulated uses.
No regulated use may be located within 3,000 feet of any other
regulated use or within 3,000 feet of a residentially zoned area or
a church or school.
[Amended 9-25-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-10; 8-23-2006 by Ord. No.
2006-18]
Any person, firm, corporation, association or legal party whatsoever who shall violate, or authorize or procure a violation, or cause to be violated, any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty.