§ 19.250

The intent and purpose of regulating assemblies of people principally for entertainment purposes (theaters, clubs, lodges, banquet halls, auditoriums, stadiums, etc.) is to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §27, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Assemblies of people for entertainment purposes, as defined in Article X (Definitions), excluding adult entertainment that is regulated by Chapter 19.240, are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7331 §27, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.250.025 - Entertainment permit.

Entertainment activities associated with any primary permitted land use are subject to the provisions of Chapter 5.80 (Entertainment Permit).

(Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020)

19.250.030 - Site location, development and operational standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to assemblies of people principally for entertainment purposes unless otherwise specified here. Moreover, such assemblies shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, policies and regulations.

A.

Site location standards.

1.

The site shall have adequate access to a public street.

2.

The site shall be adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and all yards, walls, parking, landscaping and other required improvements.

3.

The business shall not be located within 600 feet of a hospital, public or private school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), church or public park, as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space containing the business to the nearest property line of the hospital, school, church or park site, except in the Downtown arts and Entertainment District, as defined in Article X, where the 600 foot distance restriction does not apply. However, in said Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, the Community & Economic Development Director or his/her designee shall consider distances from the above listed uses for the purpose of achieving compatibility of the business with neighboring uses as part of the review process.

4.

The business shall not be located within 100 feet of any existing residential dwelling or property zoned for residential uses as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the building or building lease space containing the business to the nearest property line of the residential property. This provision shall not be mandatory with regard to residential uses that are a part of a mixed use zone or mixed use project approved under a discretionary permit.

5.

The site shall not be in such proximity to other uses designed for human habitation, including extended care facilities, motels and hotels that disturbances are likely to be caused by traffic, parking, noise or lighting.

Adequate provisions shall be made for vehicular and pedestrian access to the facility at peak business hours.

B.

Development and operational standards.

1.

The use shall not substantially increase vehicular traffic on streets in a residential zone.

2.

The use shall not substantially lessen the usability or suitability of adjacent or nearby properties for planned or zoned uses.

3.

The use shall not substantially increase traffic hazards to pedestrians.

4.

The use shall not cause a substantial adverse affect to health, safety or the general welfare of the neighborhood from light, glare or noise.

5.

Soundproofing shall be sufficient to prevent noise and vibrations from penetrating into surrounding properties or buildings as determined by an acoustical analysis prepared by a qualified design professional or acoustical engineer. An acoustical analysis may be required based on neighborhood compatibility and may require additional soundproofing as determined through the MCUP or CUP process.

6.

A security plan shall be provided for the approval of the Police Department demonstrating and committing to the provision of adequate on-site security.

7.

Lighting, as certified by a qualified lighting engineer, shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 19.556 throughout private parking lots and access areas serving the business.

8.

The submitted site plan shall demonstrate adequate accommodations for the queuing of patrons so as not to obstruct walkways, driveways or parking areas and so as not to create noise related disturbances to adjacent properties.

9.

The submitted site plan shall demonstrate the availability of adequate parking, maneuvering, ingress and egress to accommodate patrons during peak business hours.

(Ord. 7331 §27, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Modifications to the above site location, operation or development standards shall be considered in conjunction with the required conditional use permit or minor conditional use permit, as applicable.

(Ord. 7331 §27, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.255 - ASSEMBLIES OF PEOPLE—NON-ENTERTAINMENT