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

CHAPTER 125 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES premises by any person of any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer. No person shall possess or consume any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer on the premises of any sexually oriented business. 125.21 SEPARATION OF ENTERTAINERS AND CUSTOMERS. In the interest of safety, fire concerns, and order, entertainers performing semi-nude or revealing specified anatomical areas in an adult cabaret shall appear on a raised platform at least two feet above the level of the ordinary floor level of the establishment, and be at least six feet apart from any customer. 125.22 NOTICES. 1. Any notice required or permitted to be given by the City Administrator or any other City office, division, department, or other agency under this chapter to any applicant, operator, or owner of an establishment may be given either by personal delivery or by certified United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the most recent address as specified in the application for the permit, or transfer application that has been received by the City Administrator, or any notice of address change that has been received by the City Administrator. Notices mailed as above shall be deemed given upon their deposit in the United States mail. In the event that any notice given by mail is returned by the postal service, the City Administrator shall cause it to be posted at the principal entrance to the establishment. 2. Any notice required or permitted to be given to the City Administrator by any person under this chapter shall not be deemed given until and unless it is received in the office of the City Administrator. 3. It is the duty of each owner who is designated on the permit application and each operator to furnish a notice to the City Administrator in writing of any change of residence or mailing address. 125.23 INJUNCTION. A person who operates or causes to be operated a sexually oriented business without a valid permit or otherwise violates this chapter is subject to a suit for injunction as well as prosecution for criminal violations. 125.24 EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a theater, concert hall, art center, museum, or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances. 125.25 PENALTY PROVISION. The City may elect, at its sole discretion, to prosecute any violation either as a simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction. [The next page is 1121] CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1038 -