§ 19.26.030. Adult entertainment business permit.

(a)

Permit required. It is unlawful for any person to operate, engage in, conduct or carry on any adult entertainment business unless the owner of such business first obtains from the director, and continues to maintain in full force and effect, an adult entertainment business permit for such business.

(b)

Persons eligible. The owner of a proposed adult entertainment business shall be the only person eligible to obtain an adult entertainment business permit for such business. The owner shall not be eligible to obtain an adult entertainment business permit unless the owner is at least 18 years of age.

(c)

Application requirements. The following shall be submitted to the director at the time of application for an adult entertainment business permit.

(1)

A completed application form signed by: (i) the applicant; and (ii) either the record owner of the property or the lessor of the premises (if the business premises are leased to the applicant business) where the adult entertainment business is to be conducted;

(2)

The applicant's fingerprints on a form provided by the Barstow police department and a color photograph clearly showing the applicant's face. Any fees for the photographs and fingerprints shall be paid by the applicant. The fingerprints and photograph shall be taken by the Barstow police department;

(3)

A letter of justification which describes the proposed adult entertainment business and how it will satisfy the requirements of this chapter;

(4)

A site plan designating the building and/or unit proposed for the adult entertainment business. The site plan shall include a dimensional interior floor plan which depicts how the business will comply with the requirements of this chapter. The site plan shall also include a diagram of the off-street parking areas required by section 19.06.050;

(5)

The names of all owners, employees, contract and freelance entertainers, independent contractors, and other persons who will perform at the adult entertainment business and who are required by this chapter to obtain an adult entertainment business entertainer permit;

(6)

A statement signed by the applicant certifying under penalty of perjury that all of the information submitted in connection with the application is true and correct to the best of the applicant's information and belief;

(7)

A nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.26.030, 7-20-2015)