HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 3629 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON Q
ORDINANCE NO . 3629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING
WHEREAS , on April 13 , 1981 , the City Council of the City
of Renton adopted Ordinance No . 3526 , which Ordinance was approved
by the Mayor on April 13 , 1981 , and became effective by its own
terms on June 14, 1981 ; and
WHEREAS, it was the intention of the City Council of the
City of Renton in the adoption of that Ordinance to rely upon the
opinion of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Young v.
American Mini Theaters , 427 US 50 , and of the Supreme Court of
the State of Washington in the case of Northend Cinemas v. Seattle ,
90 Wn 2d, 709 , to limit the location of adult motion picture theaters ,
as that term is defined therein, to promote the City of Renton' s
great interest in protecting and preserving the quality of its
neighborhoods , commercial districts , and the quality of urban life
through effective land use planning; and
WHEREAS , the City Council , through its Planning and
Development Committee, held a public meeting on March 5 , 1931 , to
receive testimony from the public concerning the subject of . regulation
of adult entertainment land uses , at which the following testimony
was received which the City Council believes to be true, and which
formed the basis for the adoption of Ordinance No . 3526 :
1 . Areas within close walking distance of single and
multiple family dwellings should be free of adult
entertainment land uses .
2 . Areas where children could be expected to walk,
patronize or recreate should be free of adult
entertainment land uses .
3 . Adult entertainment land uses should be located
in areas of the City which are not in close
proximity to residential uses, churches , parks .
and other public facilities , and schools .
4. The image of the City of Renton as a pleasant
and attractive place to reside will be adversely
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adult entertainment land uses in close proximity
to residential uses , churches , parks and other
; pub.lic facilities , and schools , will reduce retail
trade to commercial uses in the vicinity, thus
reducing property values and tax revenues to the
City. Such adverse affect on property values will
cause th.e loss of some commercial establishments
followed by a blighting effect upon the commercial
districts within the City , leading to further
deterioration of the commercial quality of the City .
14. Experience in numerous other cities , including Seattle ,
Tacoma and Detroit , Michigan, has shown that location
of adult entertainment land uses degrade the quality
of the areas of the City in which they are located
and cause a blighting effect upon the city. The
skid row effect , which is evident in certain parts
of Seattle and other cities , will have a significantly
larger affect upon the City of Renton than other
major cities due to the relative sizes of the cities .
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15. No evidence has been presented to show that location
of adult entertainment land uses within the City will
improve the commercial
viability of the community.
16. Location of adult entertainment land uses within
walking distance of churches and other religious
facilities will have an adverse effect upon the
ministry of such churches and will discourage
attendance at such churches by the proximity of
adult entertainment land uses .
17 . A .reasonable regulation of the location of adult
entertainment land uses will provide for the protection
of th.e image of the community and its property values ,
and protect the residents of the community from the
adverse effects of such adult entertainment land uses ,
while providing to those who desire to patronize adult
entertainment land uses such an opportunity in areas
within the City which are appropriate for location of
adult entertainment land uses .
19 . The community will be an undesirable place to live
if it is known on the basis of its image as the
location of adult entertainment land uses .
20 . A stable atmosphere for the rearing of families
cannot be achieved in close proximity to adult
entertainment land uses .
21 . The initial location of adult entertainment land
uses will lead to the location of additional and
similar uses within the same vicinity, thus multiplying
the adverse impact of the
initial location of adult
entertainment land uses upon the residential, .churches ,
parks and other public facilities , and schools , and
the impact upon the image and qualityof the character
of the community.
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3 . Citizens from other cities and King County will travel
to Renton to view adult film fare away from areas in
which they are known and recognized.
4. Property values in the areas adjacent to the adult
entertainment land uses will decline , thus causing
a blight upon the commercial area of the City of
Renton.
5. Location of adult entertainment land uses within
neighborhoods and commercial areas of the City of
Renton is disrupting to youth programs such as Boy
Scouts , Cub Scouts and Campfire Girls . Many such
youth programs use the commercial areas of the City
as a historical research resource. Location of adult
entertainment land uses in close proximity to residential
uses , churches, arks and other public facilities and
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schools is inappropriate .
6. Location of adult entertainment land uses in close
proximity to residential uses , churches , parks and
other public facilities , and schools , will cause a
degradation of the community standard of morality.
Pornographic material has a degrading effect upon the
relationship 'between spouses .
NOW THEREFORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTO
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I : Existing Section 4-702 of Title IV (Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton" is hereby amended by adding the following sub-
sections :
"Used" The word "used" in the definition of "Adult motion
picture theater" herein, describes a continuing course of conduct of
exhibiting "specific sexual activities" and "specified anatomical areas"
in a manner which appeals to a prurient interest .
SECTION II : Existing Section 4-735 of Title IV (Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton" is hereby amended by adding the following subsections :
(C) Violation of the use provisions of this section is declared
to be a public nuisance per se, which shall be abated by City Attorney
by way of civil abatement procedures y only , and not b criminal prosecution.
(D) Nothing in this section is intended to authorize ,
legalize or permit theastablishment , operation or maintenance of any
business , building or use which violates any y Cit of Renton ordinance
or statute of the State of Washington regarding
p ublic nuisances ,
sexual conduct , lewdness , or obscene or harmful matter or the
exhibition or public display thereof.
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of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of
public peak, health, and safety or for the support of city government
and its existing public institutions and the integrity of the zoning
of the City of Renton. Therefore, this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon its passage and approval by the mayor.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3th day of May, 1982.
Delores A. Mea i.ty Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 3th day of . . may, 1982 .
Barbara Y. Shinpoch, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J . Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: May 7, 1982
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