[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of Fairview 8-9-1983 by Ord. No. 83-1 (Ch. 6, Part 4, of the 1991 Code
of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
An establishment having any portion of its stock-in-trade,
including but not limited to books, magazines, periodicals, visual
representations or writings distinguished or characterized by emphasis
on matter depicting, describing or related to specified anatomical
areas or to specified sexual activities, or an establishment with
a segment or section devoted to the sale or display of such material.
It shall be unlawful to establish or maintain any adult bookstore
within 500 feet of any residential zone or property having any residential
use or within 1,000 feet of any church, school or any other adult
bookstore.
[Amended 4-26-1989 by Ord. No. 89-3; 5-14-1991 by Ord. No. 91-2; 8-13-1996 by Ord. No. 96-5; 3-27-1997 by Ord. No. 97-2]
A.
When written notice has been served by the Zoning Officer of a violation
of this chapter upon the person in charge of such adult bookstore
and/or upon the owner, lessee or occupant of the penalties or agent
thereof, such violation shall be discontinued immediately.
B.
Any person, firm or corporation who is found to be in violation of
any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or undergo imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days. Each and every day a violation of
this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense.
