§ 12-204. Loitering, exterior lighting and monitoring, and interior lighting requirements.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the operator of a sexually oriented business to: (i) ensure that at least two (2) conspicuous signs stating that no loitering is permitted on the premises are posted on the premises; (ii) designate one (1) or more employees to monitor the activities of persons on the premises by visually inspecting the premises at least once every ninety (90) minutes or inspecting the premises by use of video cameras and monitors; and (iii) provide lighting to the exterior premises to provide for visual inspection or video monitoring to prohibit loitering. Said lighting shall be of sufficient intensity to illuminate every place to which customers are permitted access at an illumination of not less than one (1) footcandle as measured at the floor level. If used, video cameras and monitors shall operate continuously at all times that the premises are open for business. The monitors shall be installed within an operator's station.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the operator of a sexually oriented business to ensure that the interior premises shall be equipped with overhead lighting of sufficient intensity to illuminate every place to which customers are permitted access at an illumination of not less than five (5) footcandles as measured at the floor level and the illumination must be maintained at all times that any customer is present in or on the premises.

(c)

No sexually oriented business shall erect a fence, wall, or similar barrier that prevents any portion of the parking lot(s) for the establishment from being visible from a public right-of-way.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for a person having a duty under this section to knowingly or recklessly fail to fulfill that duty.

(Ord. No. 16O-02-102, § 1, 2-29-2016)