It is recognized that buildings and establishments operated as adult
bookstores have serious objectionable operational characteristics. In order
to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
Town of Corinth, this chapter is intended to restrict adult bookstores within
the Town of Corinth. The Town of Corinth hereby finds that the operational
characteristics of adult bookstores increase the detrimental impact on a community
when such uses are concentrated or otherwise; therefore, this chapter is intended
to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
Town of Corinth by prohibiting such use.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ADULT BOOKSTORE
An establishment or business, whether retail or wholesale, having
as a substantial or significant portion of its stock-in-trade books, magazines
and other periodicals, films and viewing materials for sale or viewing on
premises, by use of motion-picture devices or any coin-operated means, which
are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting,
describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical
areas.
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
The male genitals in a state of sexual arousal and/or the vulva or
more intimate parts of the female genitals.
[Added 12-5-1996 by L.L.
No. 2-1996]
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Includes any of the following:
[Added 12-5-1996 by L.L.
No. 2-1996]
A.
The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region,
buttocks, anus or female breasts.
B.
Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including intercourse,
oral copulation or sodomy.
C.
Masturbation, actual or simulated.
D.
Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in Subsections
A through
C above.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly conduct, maintain,
own, lease, manage, operate or furnish an adult bookstore in the Town of Corinth.