Part 3 — GAME ARCADES AND INTERNET CAFES

The purpose of regulating arcades, internet cafes and similar establishments is to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and to avoid and/or minimize any impacts associated with such uses. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Adult attendants. At all times, each arcade or internet café operator shall maintain adult attendants on the premises, the number of which shall be set forth in the approved conditional use permit.

(B) Age restrictions. Each arcade or internet café shall prohibit persons 17 years of age and under from using any game machine between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This restriction shall not apply during school holidays and school vacations recognized by public schools within the city.

(C) Signage. Signage informing the public of the prohibition on the use of drugs, smoking, loud conduct and the hours of operation shall be posted and plainly visible to customers within the establishment in at least two locations. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12) Penalty, see § 10.99

In addition to the development standards set forth in subchapter 153.050, Commercial and Industrial Zones, the following shall apply to arcades and internet cafés.

(A) Location. An arcade or internet café shall not be located within 500 feet of a child care facility or an educational institution which conducts classes for kindergarten through 12th grades.

(B) Minimum floor area. The minimum floor area that each arcade or internet café shall provide for the operation of game machines shall be 750 square feet.

(C) Unobstructed aisle widths. Game machines located along one side of an aisle shall maintain a minimum unobstructed aisle width of five feet. Game machines located along both sides of an aisle shall maintain a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 7.5 feet.

(D) Clear unobstructed view. Each arcade or internet café shall provide and maintain a clear unobstructed view of the interior from the outside of the building using windows and doors made of glass or other transparent material.

(E) Lighting. All entrances, exits and interior areas shall have adequate lighting.

(F) Public restroom facilities. Each arcade or internet café shall provide and maintain a minimum of two public restroom facilities accessible to both customers and employees.

(G) Bicycle racks. The owner and operator of an arcade shall provide and maintain bicycle racks in a sufficient quantity and location, as set forth in the approved conditional use permit.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12) Penalty, see § 10.99