For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
ADULT-ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
An adult bookstore, adult theater, adult massage parlor,
adult sauna, adult entertainment center, adult cabaret, adult health/sport
club, adult steam room/bathhouse facility, or any other business whose
primary business activity is characterized by emphasis on matters
depicting, describing, or relating to nudity, sexual conduct, sexual
excitement or sadomasochistic abuse as defined herein.
NUDITY
The showing of the human male or female genitals or pubic
area with less than a fully opaque covering or the depiction of covered
male genitals in a discernibly turgid state and/or the appearance
of bare buttocks, anus, or female breast.
SEXUAL CONDUCT
Acts of masturbation, sexual intercourse, or physical contact
with a person's unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such
person be a female, her breast.
SEXUAL EXCITEMENT
The condition of human male or female genitals when in a
state of sexual stimulation or arousal.
The provisions of this article of the Zoning Code shall apply
to all existing and future adult-entertainment-oriented businesses.
However, any such existing business that does not meet the zoning
district restrictions or the distance limitations may continue its
existence as a nonconforming use; provided, however, that no such
business may be enlarged or increased in size or be discontinued for
a period of no more than 180 days.
This article and its individual provisions are declared to be
severable. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this article
is declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
this decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole. All parts of the ordinance not declared invalid or unconstitutional
shall remain in full force and effect.
In addition to the provisions set forth in this article, any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-7.