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ORANGE COUNTY 1 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 17, 2016 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7-b <br /> SUBJECT: Amendment to the Orange County Code of Ordinances — Sexually Oriented <br /> Businesses <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Attorney <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. Draft Ordinance John Roberts, (919) 245-2318 <br /> 2. Adoption Resolution <br /> PURPOSE: To consider the adoption of rules regulating the licensing and operation of sexually <br /> oriented businesses in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: This item is related to the recent adoption of land use rules regulating the <br /> location of sexually oriented businesses in Orange County at the February 2, 2016 regular <br /> meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> The proposed amendments establish new regulations governing the licensing of owners, operators, <br /> managers, supervisors, practitioners, and entertainers of sexually oriented businesses as well as <br /> limiting admission to such businesses. At the February 2, 2016 meeting, the Board of County <br /> Commissioners adopted new land use regulations governing the location and siting requirements for <br /> sexually oriented businesses. Within those land use regulations is a requirement that any sexually <br /> oriented business comply with all applicable licensing requirements found in Chapter 8 of the Orange <br /> County Code of Ordinances. <br /> Among other things the recommended ordinance requires all persons with ownership interests in <br /> such a business or any form of employment or contractual relationship with such a business to be <br /> licensed, and restricts the presence on the premises of minors. <br /> For additional information refer to the February 2, 2016 agenda item at <br /> http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/WebLink8/0/doc/40491/Pagel.aspx. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Indirect costs associated with ordinance enforcement. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1. Deliberate as necessary on the proposed amendments; and <br /> 2. Consider the adoption of these sexually oriented business provisions into the Orange <br /> County Code of Ordinances; authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution of <br /> Adoption; and authorize the County Attorney to make any minor non-substantive changes <br /> or corrections that may be necessary prior to submission of the amendment to Municode. <br />