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Shafter Zoning Code § 11.90 Arcades and Video Machines

Shafter Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Shafter

Cite as: Shafter Zoning Code § 11.90 · Text as of 2026-09-09

  1. Intent

This Section is intended to establish standards which will mitigate the noise and loitering commonly associated with arcades and video machines. Regulations controlling the specific location and development of these uses are established by this Section.

2. Applicability

Arcades, as defined in Section 1.190 (Definitions) of this Title, shall be permitted only in the General Commercial (GC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Downtown Commercial (DC) zone districts subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with the provisions of Section 2.50 of this Title. A Conditional use permit shall also be required at such a time as application is made to the City to expand an existing arcade.

3. Minimum Development and Performance Standards

a. Maximum Number of Machines

The number of video machines permitted shall not exceed one machine per each thirty (30) square feet of floor area.

  • b. Lighting

The arcade shall be fully and adequately lighted for easy observation of all areas of the premises.

c. Bicycle Racks

Bicycle storage racks shall be maintained off the public sidewalk at the ratio of one-half bicycle space per machine to adequately accommodate bicycles utilized by arcade patrons.

d. Telephones

At least one public telephone shall be provided at each arcade. All telephones shall be located within the building.

  • e. Hours of Operation

Hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., every day of the week.

  • f. Adult Supervision

    • (1) An employed adult supervisor shall be able to readily observe all video machines and all areas of business.

Specific Use Development Standards

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  • (2) The adult supervisor shall be present at all times during hours of operation, and, if the number of video machines exceeds forty (40), there shall be two adult supervisors present at all times during hours of operation.

  • g.

Noise

No sound created by any arcade, or its patrons, shall be detectable from the exterior of the arcade or from adjacent uses.

  • h. Litter

The premises shall be continuously maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

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