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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_1693_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 1693 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE -CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXPANSION OF MOTION PICTURE THEATERS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS does ordain: SECTION ONE: That Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands , Section 52. 10 D shall be amended to read as follows: i C SECTION 52. 10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES D. MOTION PICTURE THEATERS The purpose of these provisions is to establish pro- cedures for the construction, operation, or expansion of motion picture theaters whether conducted as a separate business activity or in conjunction with another permitted use in the C-3, C-4 , and C-M Zones . 1. COMMISSION AND COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED Application shall be in the form of a Conditional Use Permit in the following instances: a. Motion picture theaters constructed or developed after the effective date of this ordinance. b. Existing motion picture theaters if the theater is reconstructed or remodeled, except as required by law, to an extent wherein building permits are required and/or for any increased seating capacity. C. Any place of business wherein movies and/or slides are to be shown as the primary use of an established and permitted commercial use. d. When, in the opinion of the Planning Director, subject to appeal of the Planning Commission and City Council, a combination of the above factors would require a Conditional Use Permit. 2. DEFINITIONS a. Motion Picture Theater. Any premises in which motion pictures, slides , or similar photo- graphic reproductions are shown as the princi- pal use of the premises or are shown as an adjunct to some other business activity which is conducted on the premises and constitutes a major attraction; and wherein fees of any kind are charged; and wherein such movies are shown on a regular basis; and not to include school or public auditoriums used for generally noncommercial purposes on an infrequent basis. b. Adult Theater. A motion picture theater which excludes minors by virtue of age. 3. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS a. Motion picture theaters should not be located adjacent to residential zones or uses and should be oriented to minimize any harmful effect the building and use may have on any adjacent use. 52 . 10 D SECTION 52. 10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES 3. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued) b. "Adult" motion picture theaters shall not be located within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, parks, playing fields, or other areas in which large numbers of minors regularly travel or congregate. C. Offstreet parking shall be provided in accor- dance with Section 40. 00 and such parking areas shall be paved, striped, and lighted in accordance with Code provisions . d. Lobby and entrance areas should be designed so as to minimize obstruction of sidewalks during operating hours. e. Buildings shall meet all applicable safety standards of the Redlands Municipal Code, including but not limited to adequate fire- proofing of walls , floors, and ceilings; fireproof storage of film; and adequate fire exits . f. No signs or other structures shall be placed, erected, or used on the premises except as provided for in the Redlands Municipal Code and then only with the approval of the Planning Commission; nor shall the building be painted in garish colors or such other fashion as will effectuate the same purpose as a sign (s) without the approval of the Planning Commission. g. Advertisements, displays , or other promotional materials shall not be shown or exhibited so as to be visible to the public from pedestrian sidewalks, or walkways, or from other areas public or semipublic; and such displays shall be considered as signs. h. All offsite improvements such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks , drive approaches, and street trees shall be provided as required by the City. i. All building openings, entries , windows, etc. , for "adult" motion picture theaters shall be located, covered, or screened in such a man- ner as to prevent a view into the interior from any public or semipublic area; and for new construction, and wherever else it is considered feasible by the Commission and Council, the building shall be oriented so as to minimize any possibility of viewing the interior from public or semipublic areas . 52. 10 D SECTION 52. 10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES 3. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued) j . No loudspeakers or sound equipment shall be used for "adult" motion picture theaters that can be discerned by the public from public and/or semipublic areas. k. When considering an application for a Condi- tional Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall impose such other conditions and limitations as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the Redlands Municipal Code and to preserve and protect the general public health, safety, and welfare. I 52.10 D SECTION TWO: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be in force and take effect as provided by law. SECTION THREE: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the same to be published once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in this city. ayor of t e Cit f Redland ; ATTEST: -- e� ,_, ;�_ Z, Cit k APPROVED FOR FORM: s/ Edward F. Taylor _ City Attorney I, Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of June, 1979, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Cit Ordinance No. 1693 -- 1 Page 5