§ 17.5.132. Sexually oriented businesses.

A.

Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:

Sexually oriented business. Seminude entertainment businesses, sexually oriented outcall services, adult businesses and seminude dancing agencies, as defined by Municipal Ordinance No. 07-08-41.

B.

Permitted zones.

1.

It is unlawful for any sexually oriented business to do business at any location within the city not zoned for such business.

2.

Sexually oriented businesses shall only be permitted in areas zoned:

a.

I-1 Industrial Zone.

C.

Restrictions.

1.

Sexually oriented businesses shall not be located within one mile (five thousand two hundred eighty feet) of the same type of business inside or outside the American Fork City geographical boundaries. This distance shall be measured from the exterior walls of the buildings.

2.

Sexually oriented businesses shall be limited to one business per twelve thousand in population, to include all residents in American Fork City within the city's geographic boundaries. The total population figures shall be based on the U.S. Census Bureau's annual estimates.

3.

Sexually oriented businesses shall not be located within one thousand feet of any school, church, or public park.

D.

Design requirements.

1.

The color of the building shall be restricted to earth tones or shall match the design theme of the surrounding buildings in keeping with the aesthetic qualities of the area.

2.

The use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited.

3.

The use of neon lighting shall be prohibited on the building exterior, exclusive of building signage.

E.

Compliance with existing laws.

1.

The sexually oriented business shall conform to all applicable building, safety and health codes and requirements.

2.

Sexually oriented businesses shall comply with all applicable city codes and ordinances, state and federal laws.

F.

Violation.

1.

A violation of any provision in this chapter shall be subject to prosecution as a Class B misdemeanor, for each separate violation, with the corresponding statutory fines and penalties pursuant to Utah State Law.

(Ord. No. 2009-03-13 , § 1, 3-10-2009; Ord. No. 2014-08-30 , § 1, 8-26-2014)