Chapter 17.230 — MOTION PICTURE THEATERS

The intent and purpose of this chapter is to regulate the establishment and operation of motion picture theatres.

(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

The establishment of a motion picture theatre requires approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.50 and Chapter 17.145 of this title. Each and every requirement listed herein that applies to motion picture theatres shall also apply to adult motion picture theatres. (Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

The term "motion picture theatre" shall include, but is not limited to:

• A. Any premises in which motion pictures, films, digital video images, video cassettes, slides, or similar photographic reproductions are shown as the principal use of the premises or are shown as an adjunct to some other business activity which is conducted on the premises and constitutes a significant portion of business, and wherein such films are shown an average of 20 percent or more of the establishment's regular business hours, and not to include school or public auditoriums used generally for noncommercial purposes on an infrequent basis, or

• B. A room which contains one or more "motion picture booths," which shall be defined as an activity to which the public is permitted or invited wherein coin-operated or slug-operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion picture machines, computers, projectors or other image producing devices are maintained to show images to five or fewer persons per machine at one time. Such a room containing the described booths may be commonly described as a "peep show establishment."

• (Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

Motion picture theaters shall be developed and operated in compliance with all applicable zoning, building and fire safety code requirements. (Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)