Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 125 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES 125.16 EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES. 1. It is unlawful for an owner or operator of a sexually oriented business to allow the merchandise or activities of the establishment to be visible from a point outside the establishment. 2. It is unlawful for the owner or operator of a sexually oriented business to allow the exterior portion of the sexually oriented business to have flashing lights, or any words, lettering, photographs, silhouettes, drawings, or pictorial representations of any manner except to the extent permitted by the provisions of this chapter. 3. It is unlawful for the owner or operator of a sexually oriented business to allow exterior portions of the establishment to be painted any color other than a single achromatic color. This provision shall not apply to a sexually oriented business if the following conditions are met: A. The establishment is a part of a commercial multi-unit center; and B. The exterior portions of each individual unit in the commercial multi- unit center, including the exterior portions of the business, are painted the same color as one another or are painted in such a way so as to be a component of the overall architectural style or pattern of the commercial multi-unit center. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the painting of an otherwise unpainted exterior portion of a sexually oriented business. 125.17 SIGNAGE. See Chapter 167 Sign Code. 125.18 PERSONS YOUNGER THAN EIGHTEEN PROHIBITED. 1. It is unlawful to allow a person who is younger than 18 years of age to enter or be on the premises of a sexually oriented business at any time that the sexually oriented business is open for business. 2. It shall be the duty of the operator of each sexually oriented business to ensure that an attendant is stationed at each public entrance to the sexually oriented business at all times during regular business hours. It shall be the duty of the attendant to prohibit any person under the age of 18 years from entering the sexually oriented business. It shall be presumed that an attendant knew a person was under the age of 18 unless such attendant asked for and was furnished: A. A valid operator’s commercial operator’s or chauffeur’s driver’s license; or B. A valid personal identification certificate issued by the State reflecting that such person is 18 years of age or older. 125.19 MASSAGES OR BATHS ADMINISTERED BY PERSON OF OPPOSITE SEX. It is unlawful for any establishment, regardless of whether it is a public or private facility, to operate a massage salon, massage parlor or any similar type of business where any physical contact with the recipient of such services is provided by a person of the opposite sex unless licensed by the State. 125.20 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED. The permittee of a sexually oriented business shall not allow the possession or consumption on CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1037 -