§ 10-81. Distance requirements.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, except section 10-84 or any provision of the land development code of the county, no person shall propose, cause or permit the operation of, or enlargement of, except when an enlargement may be required by law, an adult entertainment establishment which, while in operation or after enlargement, would or will be located within:

(1)

2,500 feet of a preexisting adult entertainment establishment;

(2)

2,500 feet of a preexisting religious institution;

(3)

2,500 feet of a preexisting educational institution;

(4)

1,000 feet of an area zoned within the county for residential use;

(5)

1,000 feet of an area designated as rural residential on the future land use map of the county's comprehensive plan;

(6)

1,000 feet of a preexisting park; or

(7)

300 feet of a preexisting commercial establishment that in any manner sells or dispenses alcohol for on-premises consumption.

(b)

In addition to the distance requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, an adult entertainment establishment shall not be allowed to open, operate or be enlarged, except when an enlargement may be required by law, anywhere except in a C-3, C-4 or IL zoning district where adult entertainment establishments are an expressly permitted use.

(Ord. No. 2002-30, § 76, 6-4-2002)