HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-106 - Amendments to Section 440.115 of the Municipal CodeBILL NO. 2002-106
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-106
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 440.ll5(B) OF THE
RIVERSIDE CITY CODE REGARDING THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, certain conduct occurring on premises offering adult entertainment may be
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City, and,
therefore, such conduct must be regulated; and
WHEREAS, rcgulation of the adult entertainment industry is necessary because in the
absence of such regulation significant criminal activity has historically and regularly occurred;
and
WHEREAS, one of the secondary affects of adult entertainment businesses has been
decreased property values in surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, businesses providing adult entertainment are increasingly associated with
ongoing prostitution, sexual solicitation, disruptive conduct and other criminal activity which is
currently not subject to effective rcgulation and which constitutes an immediate threat to the
public peace, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, regulation of the adult entertainment industry is necessary to deter
prostitution or high-risk sexual conduct that may be associated with adult entertainment Facilities
and to limit the health hazards of syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis-B and HIV/AIDS that
may result.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of Riverside, Missouri, as
follows:
Section 1. The Following Section 440.115(B) is hereby amended and shall hereafter read, in its
entirety, as follows:
SECTION 440.115: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
A. ...
B. Approved Locations. Adult businesses are permitted by special use permit only in
districts zoned "P' which are not a designated portion of a GP-General Planned
llevelopment District, as depicted on the map attached hereto. Adult businesses
located in a dish•ict zoned "P' must also comply in full with the Special
Conditions described in subsection C below and the Requirements described in
subsection D below. Adult businesses shall not be located in any dish-icls or areas
other than that specifically delineated in this subsection B.
C. ...
Section 2. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this
ordinance, or the application thereof to any circumstances, is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any courC of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval
by the Mayor.
Passed this 3`d day of September, 2002.
Betty Burch, ayor
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