The purpose of the adoption of the provisions hereof is to establish a comprehensive set of regulations applicable to the establishment of amusement arcades.

(Prior code § 9264)

Refer to Chapter 17.08 of this code.

(Prior code § 9264.1)

All uses subject to the provisions hereof shall comply with all of the regulations contained in this title, and the following regulations:

A.

That prior to the establishment or conducting of an amusement arcade business, a conditional use permit therefor must be obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.70 of this code; and

B.

That an amusement arcade business shall be considered for a conditional use permit only when it is located:

1.

In a commercial development with at least twenty-five thousand square feet of building floor area, and

2.

Not within one thousand feet from any existing amusement arcade, and

3.

Not within one thousand feet from any public or private school;

C.

That a statement of operation be provided in addition to the application for a conditional use permit for an amusement arcade business containing the following information:

1.

The name and address of the establishment,

2.

The name and address of the owner, partner or corporate officers of the establishment,

3.

The number of amusement game machines to be placed at the establishment,

4.

The name and address of the distributor or supplier of the amusement game machines,

5.

A statement setting forth the manner and method of providing adult supervision at the establishment,

6.

A statement setting forth the number of off-street parking spaces and storage facilities for automobiles, bicycles, skateboards and other modes of transportation,

7.

A statement setting forth any arrests or convictions of owner, partner or corporate officers of the establishment for crimes involving minors within the past ten years. Arrests or convictions may be cause for denial or revocation of an application,

8.

Such other information as may be required by other city divisions for determination of the applicant's qualifications.

(Prior code § 9264.2)

Approval of a conditional use permit for an amusement arcade business shall be made subject to the following provisions as well as any other conditions found to be necessary by the planning commission:

A.

Bicycles. The arcade shall provide storage facilities to prevent an accumulation of bicycles and skateboards on pedestrian walkways or parking areas. These facilities shall be provided so as not to interfere with the use of sidewalks, parking lots, or streets by the public. Parking for bicycles shall be provided art one bicycle space for every two amusement game machines.

B.

Arcade Supervisors/Operators. No amusement arcade shall be open to the public without at least one adult (over eighteen years of age) employee present on the premises. The adult personnel shall provide continuous supervision of the amusement arcade during all hours of operation with the authority and ability to close and lock the premises upon police orders.

C.

Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall be considered by the planning commission after examination of the location and surrounding properties and uses.

D.

Security. Amusement arcades shall provide sufficient security measures so as to effectively regulate interior and exterior loitering, parking congestion, disturbing noise and light, loud conversations, criminal activities, and maintenance of the subject site. No owner, proprietor or employee of any amusement arcade shall permit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises.

E.

Continuing Jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. The planning commission shall have continuing jurisdiction over conditional use permits granted for amusement arcades for the purpose of periodically reviewing the adequacy of security and supervision. When in its discretion, the planning commission deems such review to be necessary, it shall hold a public hearing of which the owner or proprietor shall be given ten days' written notice. Further notice shall be provided as directed by the planning commission. If the planning commission finds that adequate security is not being provided, it may impose such further conditions on the use of the premises necessary to improve such security, including, but not limited to, modification of the hours of operation and requiring the owner or proprietor to post a state-licensed security guard. The decision of the planning commission can be appealed to the city council as in other cases.

(Prior code § 9264.3)