HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_1709_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 1709
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR
EXPANSION OF ADULT THEATERS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 1000 AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 1693
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS does
ordain:
SECTION ONE: That Ordinance No. 1693 of the
City of Redlands shall be rescinded and Ordinance
No. 1000 of the City of Redlands, Section 52.10 D
shall be amended to read as follows:
SECTION 52. 10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
D. ADULT THEATERS
The purpose of these provisions is to establish pro-
cedures for the construction, operation, or expansion
of adult theaters whether conducted as a separate
business activity or in conjunction with another per-
mitted use in the C-3, C--4 , and C-M Zones.
1. Co.1LMISSION AND COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED
Application shall be in the form of a Conditional
Use Permit in the following instances:
a. Adult theaters constructed or established
after the effective date of this ordinance.
b. Any place of business which changes operation
so as to be considered an adult theater, as
defined in this section.
C. Any place of business wherein adult movies
and/or slides are to be shown in conjunction
with 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. Adult Theater. Any premises from which minors
are excluded, and in which motion pictures,
slides, or similar photographic reproductions
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.
3. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
a. An adult theater shall not be located within
1, 000 feet of schools, churches, parks,
residential zones, or other areas in which
minors regularly travel or congregate.
52. 10 D
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SECTION 52.10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
3 . PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
b. Any applicant who proposes to own, operate,
manage, lease or control an adult theater
shall submit to a background investigation,
to include fingerprinting by the Redlands
Police Department, to determine whether the
applicant has been convicted of any crime
involving moral turpitude, or has been con-
victed of any felony offense. Applicants for
an adult theater license shall be required
to list all principal owners including those
with silent partner status.
C. Offstreet parking shall be provided in
accordance 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 Plan-
ning 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 semi-public; and such displays shall
be considered as signs.
52. 10 D
SECTION 52. 10: DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
3 . PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
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 theaters shall be located,
covered, or screened in such a manner as to
prevent a view into the interior from any
public or semi-public area; and for new
construction, and wherever else it is con-
sidered feasible by the Commission and
Council, the building shall be oriented so
to minimize any possibility of viewing the
interior from public or semi--public areas.
j . No loudspeakers or sound equipment shall be
used for adult theaters that can be discerned
by the public from public and/or semi-public
areas.
k. When considering an application for a Condi-
tional Use Permit, the Planning Commission
shall impose such other conditions and limi-
tations 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.
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.
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Mayor of 2thy �ofi Re �a " s
ATTEST:
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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 February, 1980, by the following vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan;
Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT : None
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