Section 10-176. adult motion picture theaters.

In addition to the general requirements contained in sections 10-163 through 10-167 and section 10-171, an adult motion picture theater shall observe the following special requirements:

(1) Each adult motion picture booth shall be open or have a rectangular-shaped entranceway not less than two feet wide nor less than six feet high.

(2) Each adult motion picture booth shall have sufficient seats or couches to accommodate the maximum number of persons expected to use the booth. The maximum number of persons who may occupy a booth shall be stated on or near the entranceway, and only that number shall be permitted to be in a booth at one time.

(3) All areas where a patron or customer is to be positioned must be visible from a continuous main aisle and must not be obscured by any curtain, door, wall or other enclosure.

(4) In addition to the sanitary facilities required by sections 10-163 through 10-166, there shall be provided within or adjacent to the common corridor, passageway or area in adult motion picture theaters having adult motion picture booths adequate lavatories equipped with running water, hand-cleansing soap or detergent and sanitary towels or hand-drying devices; common towels are prohibited.

(5) An adult motion picture theater designed to permit viewing by patrons seated in automobiles shall have the motion picture screen so situated or the perimeter of the licensed premises so screened that the projected film material may not be seen from any public right-of-way or residential property.

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