City Council Ordinance 217ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 217
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ADULT USES
AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ADULT USES
The Monticello City Council does hereby ordain the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
Section 2-2 of Chapter 2 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance to
be amended by adding the following definitions as [AD], [AE],
and [AF] and shifting the lettering system of all definitions
following these additional definitions:
[AD] ADULT USES: Adult uses include adult bookstores, adult motion
picture theatres, adult mini -motion picture theatres, adult
massage parlors, adult steamroom/bathhouse/sauna facilities,
adult companionship establishments, adult rap/conversation
parlors, adult health/sport clubs, adult cabarets, adult
novelty businesses, adult motion picture arcades, adult
modeling studios, adult hotels/motels, adult body painting
studios, and other premises, enterprises, establishments,
businesses, or places open to some or all members of the
public, at or in which there is an emphasis on the
presentation, display, depiction, or description of "specified
sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" which are
capable of being seen by members of the public. Activities
classified as obscene as defined by Minnesota Statute 5617.241
are not included.
Specified Anatomical Areas:
A. Less than completely and opaquely covered human
genitals, pubic region, buttock, anus, or female
breast(s) below a point immediately above the top
of the areola; and
B. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state,
even if completely and opaquely covered.
Specified Sexual Activities:
A. Actual or simulated sexual intercourse, oral
copulation, anal intercourse, oral -anal copulation,
bestiality, direct physical stimulation of
unclothed genitals, flagellation or torture in the
context of a sexual relationship, or the use of
excretory functions in the context of sexual
relationship, and any of the following sexually -
oriented acts or conduct: anilingus, buggery,
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coprophagy, coprophilia, cunnilingus, fellatio,
necrophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, piquerism,
sapphism, zooerasty.
B. Clearly depicted human genitals in the state of
sexual stimulation, arousal, or tumescence.
C. Use of human or animal ejaculation, sodomy, oral
copulation, coitus, or masturbation.
D. Fondling or touching of nude human genitals, pubic
region, buttocks, or female breast.
E. Situations involving a person or persons, any of
whom are nude, clad in undergarments, or in
sexually revealing costumes; and who are engaged in
activities involving the flagellation, torture,
fettering, binding, or other physical restraint of
any such persons.
F. Erotic or lewd touching, fondling, or other
sexually -oriented contact with an animal by a human
being.
G. Human excretion, urination, menstruation, vaginal,
or anal irrigation.
[AE] ADULT USE / ACCESSORY: The offering of goods and/or services
which are classified as adult uses on a limited scale and
which are incidental to the primary activity and goods and/or
services offered by the establishment. Examples of such items
include adult magazines, adult movies, adult novelties, and
the like.
[AF] ADULT USE / PRINCIPAL: The offering of goods and/or services
which are classified as adult uses as a primary or sole
activity of a business or establishment and include, but are
not limited to, the following:
A. Adult Use Body Painting Studio - An establishment
or business which provides the service of applying
paint or other substance, whether transparent or
non -transparent, to or on the body of a patron when
such body is wholly or partially nude in terms of
"specified anatomical areas."
B. Adult Use Bookstore - A building or portion of a
building used for the barter, rental, or sale of
items consisting of printed matter, pictures,
slides, records, audio tape, videotape, or motion
picture film if such building or portion of a
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building is not open to the public generally but
only to one or more classes of the public excluding
any minor by reason of age, or if a substantial or
significant portion of such items are distinguished
or characterized by an emphasis on the depiction or
description of "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas."
C. Adult Use Cabaret - A building or portion of a
building used for providing dancing or other live
entertainment, if such building or portion of a
building excludes minors by virtue of age, or if
such dancing or other live entertainment is
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on
the presentation, display, depiction, or
description of "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas."
D. Adult Use Companionship Establishment - A
companionship establishment which excludes minors
by reason of age, or which provides the service of
engaging in or listening to conversation, talk, or
discussion between an employee of the establishment
and a customer, if such service is distinguised or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
E. Adult Use Conversation/Rap Parlor - A
conversation/rap parlor which excludes minors by
reason of age, or which provides the service of
engaging in or listening to conversation, talk, or
discussion, if such service is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
F. Adult Use Health/Sport Club - A health/sport club
which excludes minors by reason of age, or if such
club is distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas."
G. Adult Use Hotel/Motel - Adult hotel/motel means a
hotel or motel from which minors are specifically
excluded from patronage and wherein material is
presented which is distinguished or characterized
by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or
relating to "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas."
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H. Adult Use Massage Parlor/Health Club - A massage
parlor or health club which restricts minors by
reason of age, and which provides the services of
massage, if such service is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
I. Adult Use Mini -Motion Picture Theatre - A building
or portion of a building with a capacity for less
than fifty (50) persons used for presenting
material if such building or portion of a building
as a prevailing practice excludes minors by virtue
of age, or if such material is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas" for
observation by patrons therein.
J. Adult Use Modeling Studio - An establishment whose
major business is the provision to customers of
figure models who are so provided with the intent
of providing sexual stimulation or sexual
gratification to such customers and who engage in
"specified sexual activities" or display "specified
anatomical areas" while being observed, painted,
painted upon, sketched, drawn, sculptured,
photographed, or otherwise depicted by such
customers.
K. Adult Use Motion Picture Arcade - Any place to
which the public is permitted or invited wherein
coin or slug -operated or electronically,
electrically, or mechanically controlled or
operated still or motion picture machines,
projectors, or other image -producing devices are
maintained to show images to five or fewer persons
per machine at any one time, and where the images
so displayed are distinguished or characterized by
an emphasis on depicting or describing "specified
sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
L. Adult Use Motion Picture Theatre - A building or
portion of a building with a capacity of fifty (50)
or more persons used for presenting material if
such building or portion of a building as a
prevailing practice excludes minors by virtue of
age, or if such material is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas" for
observation by patrons therein.
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M. Adult Use Novelty Business - A business which has,
as a principal activity, the sale of devices which
stimulate human genitals or devices which are
designed for sexual stimulation.
N. Adult Sauna - A sauna which excludes minors by
reason of age, or which provides a steam bath or
heat bathing room used for the purpose of bathing,
relaxation, or reducing; utilizing steam or hot air
as a cleaning, relaxing, or reducing agent, if the
service provided by the sauna is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual
activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
O. Adult Steam Room/Bathhouse Facility - A building or
portion of a building used for providing a steam
bath or heat bathing room used for the purpose of
pleasure, bathing, relaxation, or reducing;
utilizing steam or hot air as a cleaning, relaxing,
or reducing agent, if such building or portion of a
building restricts minors by reason of age or if
the service provided by the steam room/bathhouse
facility is distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas."
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 3 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance shall be amended
as follows:
Add section 3-10: ADULT USES.
[A] PURPOSE: The purpose of Section 3-10: Adult Uses is to
provide the opportunity for operation and establishment
of adult land uses while providing controls that limit
negative impacts of adult uses on residential and
commercial areas.
[B] GENERAL: Adult use as defined in this ordinance shall be
subject to the following general provisions:
1. Activities classified as obscene as defined by
Minnesota Statute 617.241 are not permitted and are
prohibited.
2. Adult uses, either principal or accessory, shall be
prohibited from locating in any building which is
also utilized for residential purposes.
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3. An adult use which does not qualify as an accessory
use shall be classified as an adult use/principal.
4. Zoning Controls and District Text Application:
a. So as to provide specific opportunity for
adult uses to exist within the city of
Monticello, an analysis of the existing city
ordinance text and map has been conducted. It
was determined that the I-2 zoned districts
provided the most appropriate zones to
accommodate adult uses classified as principal
activity. Only amendments to the I-2 text
are, therefore, proposed to accommodate adult
uses/principal. Principal adult uses are
permitted only in the I-2 zoned districts.
b. Table 1, as follows, provides an initial basis
for determining adult principal use
opportunity within the city of Monticello.
The I-2 zoned districts have been first
evaluated as to area as related to the balance
of the city (Table 1) and secondly, the
allowed opportunity area as related to the
size of the I-2 zoned property (Table 2).
TABLE 1
CITY OF MONTICELLO
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICTS
ALLOWING ADULT USE/PRINCIPAL
Total* I-2* Percent
Developable Zoned of
Acres Acres City
21511 137 5%
* Area calculations do not include undevelopable
property owned by NSP, City, Golf Club, School
District.
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TABLE 2
CITY OF MONTICELLO
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICTS
ALLOWING ADULT USE/PRINCIPAL
I-2 Percent
Separation Zoned Acres of City
700 feet 59 2.35%
In general terms, the I-2 zoned districts provide
adequate potential for adult uses. Adult uses are
restricted to the I-2 zoned districts.
[C] ADULT USE / PRINCIPAL:
1. Adult use/principal activities shall be located at
least seven hundred (700) radial feet, as measured
in a straight line from the building upon which the
adult use/principal is located to the property line
of the following:
a. Residentially zoned property.
b. Agricultural land located in the neighboring
township or in the city that is designated in
the comprehensive plan for residential use.
C. A licensed day care center.
d. A public or private educational facility
classified as an elementary, middle, junior
high, or senior high school.
e. A public library.
f. A public park.
g. A church.
h. Amusement places such as roller rinks, dance
halls, and bowling alleys.
i. Liquor sales.
2. Adult use/principal activities shall be located at
least four hundred (400) radial feet apart as
measured from one another.
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3. Adult use/principal activity is a separate use and
no two adult use/principal activities shall be
located in the same building or upon the same
property and each use shall be subject to the
above.
4. Adult use/principal activities shall adhere to the
following signing regulations:
a. Sign messages shall be generic in nature and
shall only identify the type of business which
is being conducted.
b. Sign messages shall not contain material
classified as advertising.
C. Sign messages shall comply with the
requirements of size and number for the
district in which they are located.
5. Adult use/principal activities shall be prohibited
in establishments where liquor is served.
6. Adult use/principal activities shall be prohibited
at any place or event where minors are permitted.
[D] ADULT USE / ACCESSORY:
1. Adult use/accessory activities are permitted only
in the B-3 or B-4 zoned districts.
2. Adult use/accessory activities shall comprise no
more than ten ( 10 ) percent of the f loor area of the
establishment in which it is located or shall
comprise an area no greater than 100 sq ft of floor
area in which it is located, whichever is smaller.
3. Adult use/accessory activities shall be restricted
and prohibited from access to minors by the
physical separation of such items from areas of
general public access:
a. Movie Rentals. Display areas shall be
restricted from general view and shall be
located within a separate room, the access of
which is in clear view and under the control
of the persons responsible for the operation.
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b. Magazines. Publications classified or
qualifying as adult uses shall be covered with
a wrapper or other means to prevent display of
any material other than the publication title.
C. Other Use. Adult use/accessory activities not
specifically cited shall comply with the
intent of this section subject to the approval
of the Zoning Administrator.
4. Adult use/accessory activities shall be prohibited
from both internal and external advertising and
signing of adult materials and products.
5. Adult use/accessory activities shall be prohibited
in establishments where liquor is served.
6. Adult use/accessory activities shall be prohibited
at any public show, movie, caravan, circus,
carnival, theatrical, or other performance or
exhibition presented to the general public where
minors are admitted.
III. "B-3" HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
Section 3 of Chapter 13 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance to
be amended by adding the following:
[B] Adult Use/Accessory
IV. "I-2" HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section 2 of Chapter 16 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance to
be amended by adding the following:
[E] Adult Use/Principal
Adopted by the Council this 13th day of Januar' 19 92
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Ken,- alis, Mayor
Rick Wolf eller
City Administrator
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SUMMARY PUBLICATION
On January 13, 1991, the City Council of the City of Monticello
adopted Resolution 92-1 adopting findings and conclusions
supporting establishment of regulations governing adult land uses.
The regulations adopted consist of amendments to Section 2-2 of
Chapter 2, Section 3 of Chapter 13, Section 2 of Chapter 16, and
the addition of Section 3-10, of the City of Monticello Zoning
Ordinance. Contained within the ordinance amendments are the
definitions of "Adult Uses," "Adult Uses Principal," and "Adult
Uses Accessory." Also included in the amendments are provisions
regulating location and operation of Adult Uses Principal and Adult
Uses Accessory.
This is a summary publication only. A complete text of the
resolution and associated zoning ordinance amendments are available
and on file for review at Monticello City Hall, 250 East Broadway,
during normal business hours.
Jef O'Neill
Assistant Administrator
Published in the Monticello Times on 1/16/92.