Alsip § 12.172 Business & Licensing Section Condition of issuance This section mandates that no theater license will be issued without the applicant agreeing to prohibit minors during "adults only" movie showings and allowing village authorities to check patron identification. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.381 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines a 'teenage cabaret/juice bar' for the purposes of the article. It outlines the characteristics of such a facility, including its primary patron age group and the types of entertainment offered. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.391 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the article concerning tobacco and related products. It defines terms such as 'adult-only facility', 'age restricted area', 'alternative nicotine product', and 'electronic cigarette'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.600 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines various types of sexually oriented businesses, including adult arcades and adult bookstores/novelty/video stores, by specifying the types of materials and activities that characterize them. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.601 Business & Licensing Section Business license required This section mandates that any person operating a sexually oriented business in Alsip must first obtain a general business license. It outlines the application, denial, appeal, and review process for these licenses, emphasizing that denials cannot be based on an intent to restrict adult access to such businesses. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.603 Business & Licensing Section Adult cabaret/adult theater—Prohibited conduct This section prohibits physical contact between patrons and entertainers, mandates that all performances occur on an elevated stage at least five feet from patrons, and regulates the payment of tips to dancers and performers. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.604 Business & Licensing Section Regulations pertaining to the exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos in video booths This section outlines regulations for sexually oriented businesses exhibiting explicit films in viewing booths. It mandates unobstructed views from a manager's station, specific booth construction, and limits on patron numbers per booth. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.605 Business & Licensing Section Signage requirements for sexually oriented businesses This section outlines signage requirements for sexually oriented businesses in Alsip, mandating flat wall signs, limiting sign area based on lot frontage, and prohibiting the display of certain merchandise or entertainment from public view. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.606 Business & Licensing Section Parking regulations This section requires sexually oriented businesses in Alsip to illuminate their off-street parking areas and premise entries from dusk to closing with at least one foot candle of light to enhance safety and deter crime. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.5.11 Zoning & Land Use Section Adult Uses This section regulates adult uses by restricting their location within the M-2 General Industrial District. It establishes a 1,000-foot buffer zone around various sensitive land uses and prohibits exterior observation of adult-oriented material. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.10 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes penalties for violations of the Adult Uses chapter. It directs enforcement to the general penalty section (1-3-1) and stipulates that each day a violation continues is a separate offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.2 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section of the Antioch municipal ordinance provides definitions for various types of adult uses, including bookstores, entertainment cabarets, motion picture theaters, and novelty stores. These definitions are crucial for understanding the scope and application of regulations related to adult businesses. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.3 Business & Licensing Section License Required This section mandates that any person operating an adult use in Antioch must obtain a valid adult use business license from the village. It outlines the application process, including qualifications for applicants and required information for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.4 Business & Licensing Section Issuance Of License This section outlines the criteria and process for the issuance of adult use business licenses in Antioch. It details the timeline for approval or denial, the grounds for denial based on applicant history, compliance with regulations, and payment of fees. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.5 Business & Licensing Section Conditions Of License This section outlines the conditions for obtaining and maintaining an adult use business license in Antioch, including fees, expiration, transfer limitations, record-keeping requirements, operating hours, and location restrictions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.6 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section mandates that adult use businesses permit inspections by designated municipal representatives at any time the business is occupied or open. It also defines refusal of such lawful inspection as a violation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.7 Business & Licensing Section Business Restrictions This section establishes regulations for adult entertainment establishments, specifically detailing requirements for adult entertainment cabarets regarding performer-patron interaction and stage setup, and for video viewing booths concerning their construction and visibility. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.8 Business & Licensing Section Prohibited Acts And Conditions This section prohibits the serving, consumption, possession, delivery, or transportation of alcoholic beverages on adult use premises. It also restricts access to these premises for individuals under the age of eighteen. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.9.9 Business & Licensing Section License Suspension And Revocation This section outlines the conditions and procedures for suspending or revoking adult use business licenses in Antioch. Suspension can occur for violations of the chapter, refusal of inspection, or permitting gambling, while revocation is triggered by repeat offenses, criminal convictions, or specific serious violations like drug or prostitution facilitation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2301 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section of the Arlington Heights municipal ordinance defines key terms related to adult businesses, including what constitutes an adult booth, different types of adult businesses (bookstores, live entertainment, theaters), and the associated license. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2303 Business & Licensing Section Standards for Issuance or Denial of License This section outlines the mandatory conditions that the Director of Building must find to be met before issuing an adult business license. These conditions include proper application submission, applicant age and legal capacity, absence of recent specified criminal convictions, and compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and zoning approvals. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2304 Business & Licensing Section Regulations Applicable to All Adult Businesses This section outlines general regulations for all adult businesses in Arlington Heights, including operational hours, restrictions on animals, restroom requirements, limitations on patron access to non-public areas, and prohibitions on sexual activity. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2305 Business & Licensing Section Location of Adult Businesses This section prohibits the location of adult businesses within 200 feet of various sensitive areas, including residential zones, places of worship, educational facilities, public parks, and child-oriented entertainment businesses. It also prohibits adult businesses from being located within 200 feet of another adult business. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2306 Business & Licensing Section Special Regulations for Adult Booths This section prohibits adult booths in most adult businesses, allowing them only in adult stores. It imposes strict visibility requirements, mandating open entrances and unobstructed views into booths from common areas and aisles, while also prohibiting specific sexual activities and damage within booths. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2307 Business & Licensing Section Special Regulations for Adult Live Entertainment Establishment This section establishes specific regulations for adult live entertainment establishments concerning performance areas, lighting, tipping procedures, and signage. It mandates requirements for stage elevation, separation from patron areas, lighting levels, and a controlled process for tip collection to ensure patron and performer separation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2308 Business & Licensing Section Special Regulations for Adult Stores This section establishes specific regulations for adult stores in Arlington Heights, focusing on window visibility and strict age limitations for both patrons and employees, as well as prohibiting minors from purchasing or receiving any goods or services from such establishments. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2309 Business & Licensing Section Special Regulations for Adult Theaters This section outlines specific regulations for adult theaters in Arlington Heights, focusing on seating arrangements, visibility through aisles, signage regarding capacity, and strict age limitations for patrons and personnel. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2310 Business & Licensing Section Licensees' Responsibility for Adult Business Personnel This section establishes licensee liability for the actions of adult business personnel, holding licensees responsible for violations that occur with their authorization or due to negligent supervision. These acts are treated as the licensee's own for licensing purposes, including issuance, revocation, suspension, or renewal. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2311 Business & Licensing Section License Revocation or Suspension This section outlines grounds for refusing to issue or renew an Adult Business License in Arlington Heights, beyond those in Section 9-107. These grounds include the licensee committing a felony or specified criminal act on the premises, or negligently failing to prevent violations of the article or criminal acts by personnel or patrons. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2312 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes a penalty for any person who violates, neglects, refuses to comply with, or assists in the violation of any provision of the Adult Businesses Article or an Adult Business License. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $750.00 for each offense. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →