§ 30-9.6. Discontinuance of Nonconforming Adult Entertainment Activity.


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  • Within one (1) year after the effective date of this section* all nonconforming adult book stores, adult motion picture theaters, peep shows, and cabarets shall be discontinued or made to conform, except that such activities may continue for up to an additional two (2) years upon the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to subsection 30-21.3 of this article, except that the Planning Board must find, in lieu of the requirements of subsection 30-21.3, that the use, if conditioned, would not create a public nuisance and that the activity is either obligated by written lease of the premises exceeding one (1) year of the effective date of this section,* or that the activity involves investment of money in leasehold or other improvements such that a longer period is necessary to prevent undue financial hardship.

    (Ord. No. 1849 N.S.; Ord. No. 2316 N.S.; Ord. No. 2454 N.S., § 1)

    (Ord. No. 3047 N.S., § 4, 6-6-2012)

    *Editor's Note: As amended by Ordinance No. 2316 N.S., effective February 20, 1987.