The city council finds that adult entertainment establishments, as defined herein, by their very nature have serious objectionable operational characteristics which, when concentrated, can have a deleterious effect upon adjacent areas. It is recognized that locating such uses as are covered by the chapter in the vicinity of facilities frequented by minors will cause their exposure to adult material; minors may be adversely affected from this exposure because of their immaturity. It is also recognized that many persons would be offended by the public display of certain sexual material. In order to protect and preserve the welfare of minors, public health, safety and welfare of the citizenry, special regulation of the establishments is necessary.
(Prior code § 111.01)