The purpose of this chapter is to provide criteria to safeguard property, safety, public welfare and the preservation of the peace of the community. It is the intent of the council that the operation of adult motion picture/video arcade, adult motion picture/video peep shows, and sexual encounter establishments as defined herein, should be regulated to minimize any detrimental effects upon adjacent land uses, including minimizing incidents of lewd conduct.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
For purposes of this title, "adult motion picture/video arcades," "adult motion picture/video peep shows," and "sexual encounter establishments"
have the same meanings as defined in Title 30.
"Peep show" or "video arcade device"
means any electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion picture machine, projector or video tape machine, or other image-producing device which is operated by coin, slug, token or payment of a fee for the privilege of operating same, and which shows still or motion pictures, or video tape pictures, to five or fewer persons at any one time. It does not include a video game or similar electronic device which displays a computer-created image on a screen or any similar game of skill or amusement as defined in Section 5.16.010.
"Adult business,"
for purposes of this chapter means the operation of any adult motion picture/video arcade, adult motion picture/video peep show, or sexual encounter establishment.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
A. 
No person shall operate an adult business without first obtaining an adult business license from the city.
B. 
Any person wishing to obtain an adult business license shall file an application according to requirements and procedures in Section 5.04.050.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
An application for an adult business license shall include the following additional information:
A. 
The business occupation or employment of the applicant(s) for the three years immediately preceding the date of application.
B. 
The business license or permit history of the applicant(s) which includes whether the applicants were previously granted or denied an adult business license in this or another city or state, has had such a license or permit revoked or suspended, and the reason therefor.
C. 
All convictions and reasons therefor of the applicant(s).
D. 
The specific type of business use to be provided.
E. 
Applicant(s) shall provide necessary fingerprints and photographs to enable the police division to conduct an investigation as required.
F. 
In the event that the applicant(s) are other than natural persons, each and every officer and board member of the organization shall provide the information specified in subsections A through F of this section.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
A. 
An application for an adult business license may be denied according to Section 5.04.050, and an adult business license may be suspended or revoked according to Section 5.04.100.
B. 
Any person aggrieved by an action of the director pursuant to the provision of this chapter may appeal following the procedures in Section 5.04.110.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
A. 
No person or corporation shall operate an adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show unless any wall or partition which is situated so as to create a room, enclosure or booth, in which any peep show or video arcade device is located, is constructed or maintained of not less than one-hour fire-resistive material in accordance with the Glendale building and safety code.
B. 
No person or corporation shall operate an adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show in which the width of the aisles in any room where a peep show or arcade device is located is less than 42 inches.
C. 
No person or corporation shall operate an adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show unless there are no fewer than two doorways of a width not less than 36 inches and a height not less than six feet, eight inches which provide ingress or egress from any room in which a peep show or video arcade device is located. All such doorways shall be unlocked during business hours and shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge or effort.
D. 
No adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show shall be maintained or operated unless the complete interior of the location where the pictures are viewed is visible upon entrance to such adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show. No fully concealed booths shall be maintained.
E. 
No person shall operate an adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show unless a light level of no less than two footcandles at floor level is maintained in every portion of such establishment to which patrons, users or visitors to the establishment are admitted.
F. 
Any adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show lawfully in existence prior to the adoption of this section, shall conform to the provisions of this section within three months of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. This section shall be applicable to any adult motion picture/video arcade or adult motion picture/video peep show establishment for which a building permit to construct or maintain booths, is issued subsequent to the effective date of this section.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
Sexual encounter establishments shall do the following:
A. 
Provide patrons entering the premises with information regarding those activities which are prohibited on the premises and have them sign a form acknowledging that they have been informed of the restrictions.
B. 
Provide lighting throughout the facility at an intensity of at least one and one-half (1.5) footcandle.
C. 
Maintain every room and booth located in an accessible area in such a way that the entire interior portion is visible from the exterior of the room or booth.
D. 
Prohibit any locked rooms or booths in areas which are accessible to those who have entered the establishment.
E. 
Prohibit the admission of persons or employment of persons under the age of 18.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)
No person permitted to operate an adult business shall operate under any name or conduct his or her business under any designation not specified in his or her permit.
(Ord. 5972 § 5, 9-14-2021)