Article 4 — Arcades

• A. Arcades may be permitted in the C-N (Commercial Neighborhood) and C-G (Commercial General) zones subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit and an additional finding by the Planning Commission that the proposed location does not create traffic or other safety hazards to the public.

Internet gaming establishments shall not require a conditional use permit provided they comply with the development standards outlined in subsections B through D of this section.

• B. The operation of four or fewer machines shall be permitted without a conditional use permit in the C-N and C-G zones when their operation is an accessory use to the building and the accessory use does not materially alter the principal use of such a building. The operation of four or fewer machines where they are the principal use may be approved by the Community Development Director where, in his or her judgment, the location does not create a traffic or safety hazard to the public.

• C. No electronic video or electrical coin-operated game in a commercial business establishment shall be operated within the City by a person 17 years old or younger during normal public school hours, except during a school sponsored event.

• D. All arcades with five or more machines shall meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. No arcade shall be permitted within a 500-foot radius of the nearest point to a public school;

  2. Adult supervision (18 years or older) shall be provided on the premises during all hours of operation and shall be stationed so as to have direct visibility over all machines; such supervisor shall be of good moral character: such information shall be verified by police background checks if deemed necessary;

  3. There shall be no more than one arcade per shopping center and no arcades shall be closer than 500 feet to another arcade;

  4. All arcades shall not open before 9:00 a.m. and shall close by 2:00 a.m.;

  5. For any business where the primary use/business activity consists of an arcade or internet gaming establishment, a security guard shall be provided on the premises on Friday and Saturday nights between the hours of 8:00 p.m. until closing.

• (Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)