§ 23-61. Adult movie arcades.

(a)

For purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall be construed as follows:

(1)

Adult movie arcade. The term "adult movie arcade" means any business wherein an electronic viewing device is operated, generally for the purpose of viewing sexually oriented images.

(2)

Electronic viewing device. The term "electronic viewing device" includes but is not limited to any electrical or mechanical device in a business, which projects or displays any live feed, digital image, film, videotape or reproduction into a viewing area obscured by a curtain, door, wall, or other enclosure which is designed for occupancy by no more than five (5) persons, and is not visible from a continuous main aisle.

(3)

Viewing area. The term "viewing area" means the area where a patron or customer would ordinarily be positioned while watching images from an electronic viewing device.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to own, maintain or operate, for himself or as an employee or agent an adult movie arcade where the viewing area is not visible from a continuous main aisle and is obscured by any curtain, door, wall, or other enclosure.

(c)

Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 2206, 3-9-93; Ord. No. 3123, 3-23-10)

(Ord. No. 2206, 3-9-93; Ord. No. 3123, 3-23-10)