It is recognized that certain types of adult entertainment facilities possess certain objectionable operational characteristics which can have a deleterious effect upon adjacent areas. It is also recognized that locating certain adult entertainment facilities in the vicinity of facilities frequented by minors will cause the exposure of minors to adult material which, because of their immaturity, may adversely affect them. In addition, it is recognized that certain adult entertainment facilities will result in blighting and deterioration to the areas in which such businesses are located. It is also recognized that certain adult entertainment facilities will adversely affect activities and objectives in the redevelopment area of the city by discouraging new business of a community-wide orientation from locating in the area. Finally, it is recognized that many persons are offended by the public display of certain sexual materials. Special regulation of these adult entertainment facilities is necessary to ensure that the adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood or the redevelopment area of the city and will not have an adverse effect on minors.
(Ord. 989 § 2, 1983)