§ 19.26.010. Purpose.

(a)

The purpose of this chapter is to prevent communitywide adverse secondary effects which can be brought about by:

(1)

The concentration of adult entertainment businesses;

(2)

The close proximity of adult entertainment businesses to incompatible uses such as schools for minors, religious institutions, parks and residential uses; and

(3)

The unregulated operation of adult entertainment businesses.

(b)

These adverse secondary effects include, but are not limited to:

(1)

Depreciation in property values;

(2)

Increased vacancy rates in residential and commercial areas;

(3)

Increased criminal activity;

(4)

Increased litter, noise, and vandalism; and

(5)

Interference with the enjoyment of residential property in the vicinity of such businesses.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.26.010, 7-20-2015)