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Article III

Patterson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Patterson

§ 9.20.280. Required facilities.

  • A. Every "adult-related establishment" shall have the following facilities to provide for and protect the health and safety of the patrons thereof:

    1. Rooms and facilities used for toilets, tubs, steam baths, and showers shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the applicable building regulations of the state and city;

    2. Separate toilet facilities in convenient locations shall be provided for males and females and shall be designated as to the sex accommodated therein;

    3. Lavatories or wash basins, provided with both hot and cold running water, shall be installed in every toilet room or the vestibule thereto. All lavatories and wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and with sanitary towels;

    4. No cubicle, room or booth, or other area which is provided or used for patrons' use, other than toilet facilities, shall be fitted with a door capable of being locked;

    5. All electrical equipment and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in accordance with the applicable building regulations of the state and the city.

  • B. No permit to conduct an "adult-related establishment" shall be issued until an inspection has been made of the proposed facilities by representatives of the chief building official, health officer and police chief of the city, and said officials have determined that the proposed facility meets the requirements of this chapter.

  • (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.300. Operating requirements.

  • A. Every portion of an "adult-related establishment" shall be kept clean and operated in a sanitary condition.

  • B. Cubicles, rooms, booths, toilet rooms, plumbing fixtures, and other patron facilities shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once each day the "adult-related establishment" is in operation. Bathtubs and shower compartments shall be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each use.

  • C. No "adult-related establishment," or any portion of a building in which an "adult-related establishment" is located, shall be used for residential or sleeping purposes.

  • D. If male and female patrons are to be served simultaneously, in an "adult-related establishment," separate rooms, baths, and other patron facilities shall be provided for such male and female patrons.

  • E. "Adult-related establishments" may be open for operation only between the hours of seven a.m. and twelve a.m., inclusive, of each day.

  • F. No alcoholic beverage shall be sold, served, furnished, kept or possessed on the premises of any "adult-related establishment."

  • (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.320. Register and permit number of employees.

Every permittee of an "adult-related establishment" must maintain a register of all persons employed on the premises and their permit numbers. Such register shall be available for inspection during regular business hours by any police officer or health officer of the city. (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.340. Display of permit and identification cards.

  • A. Every "adult-related establishment" shall display at all times during business hours the permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for such "adult-related establishment" in a conspicuous place so that the same may be readily seen by all persons entering the "adult-related establishment."

  • B. The police chief shall provide each "escort" or "figure model" granted a permit with an identification card containing the name, address, photograph, and permit number of the "escort" or "figure model."

  • C. An "escort" shall carry such card at all times while providing escort services.

  • D. A "figure model" shall have such card available for inspection at all times during the hours of operation of the model studio.

  • (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.360. Employment of persons under the age of eighteen years prohibited.

It is unlawful for any permittee, operator, or other person in charge of any "adult-related establishment" to employ any person who is not at least eighteen years of age. (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.380. Services and rate sign.

Every permittee of an "adult-related establishment" shall post a sign in a conspicuous place so that the same may be readily seen by all persons entering the "adult-related establishment" printed in bold letters not less than one inch in height, listing the services available and the rates to be charged therefor. No services shall be performed and no sums shall be charged for such services other than those shown on the sign posted. (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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§ 9.20.400. Inspection sign.

Every permittee of an "adult-related establishment" shall post a sign in a conspicuous place so that the same may be readily seen by all persons entering the "adult-related establishment" printed in bold letters not less than one inch in height, with the following thereon: "These premises are subject to inspection without notice by authorized officials of the City of Patterson." (Ord. 528 § 2 (part), 1995)

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