Kingdom City Signs Required; Additional Regulations ordinance (§ 605.240)

A. All adult businesses shall conspicuously display on the principal entrance to the premises a sign, visible from the exterior of the premises and in contrasting colors on which uppercase letters shall be at least two (2) inches high, and lowercase letters at least one (1) inch high, which shall read as follows:

THIS BUSINESS IS AN ADULT BUSINESS. ONLY PERSONS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

ARE PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.

B. All adult entertainment businesses that provide live entertainment shall conspicuously display in the common area at the principal entrance to the premises a sign, in contrasting colors, on which uppercase letters shall be at least two (2) inches high, and lowercase letters at least one (1) inch high, which shall read as follows:

C. Lighting Required. The premises of all adult businesses shall be equipped with overhead lighting of every place to which customers are permitted access, at an illumination of not less than one (1) footcandle, as measured at the floor level, and such illumination must be maintained at all times that any customer or patron is present in or on the premises.

D. Closed Booths Or Rooms Prohibited. The premises of all adult businesses shall be physically arranged in such manner that the entire interior portion of any booths, cubicles, rooms or stalls is visible from a common area of the premises. Visibility shall not be blocked or obscured by doors, curtains, drapes or any other obstruction whatsoever. Adult video viewing booths are prohibited whether or not the booth is visible from a common area of the premises.

E. Ventilation And Sanitation Requirements. The premises of all adult businesses shall be kept in a sanitary condition. Except as otherwise provided herein, separate dressing rooms and restrooms for men and women shall at all times be maintained and kept in a sanitary condition.

F. Hours Of Operation. No adult business may be open or in use:

1. Between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. Monday through Saturday; nor

2. Between the hours of 11:00 P.M. Saturday and 8:00 A.M. Monday; nor

3. Between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 11:59 P.M. on public holidays, as defined in Section 9.010, RSMo.

G. Facilities Necessary.

1. No adult business license to conduct a bathhouse or body painting studio shall be issued unless an inspection by an appropriate Village Official reveals that the premises on which the applicant intends to conduct such business complies with each of the following minimum requirements:

a. The walls shall be clean and painted with washable, mold-resistant paint in all rooms where water or steam baths are given or showers taken. Floors shall be free from any accumulation of dust, dirt, or refuse. All equipment used in the business' operation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Towels, linen, and items for personal use of operators and patrons shall be clean and freshly laundered. Towels, cloths, and sheets shall not be used for more than one (1) patron. Heavy white paper may be substituted for sheets, provided that such paper is changed for every patron. No activity related to an adult business shall be carried on within any cubicle, room, booth, or any area within any permitted establishment which is fitted with a door capable of being locked.

b. Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations. Toilets shall be designated as to the sex accommodated therein.

c. Lavatories or wash basins provided with both hot and cold running water shall be installed in either the toilet room or a vestibule. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and with sanitary towels.

2. An appropriate Village Official shall certify that the proposed business establishment complies with all of the requirements of this Section and shall give or send such certification to the Village Clerk; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to eliminate other requirements of Statute or ordinance concerning the maintenance of premises, nor to preclude authorized inspection thereof. The appropriate Village official may recommend the issuance of a license contingent upon the compliance with any requirements in this Section.