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Cary committee narrows video-gaming rules, agrees six-month window for signage changes
Summary
At a Feb. 3 Community of the Whole meeting, Cary staff and trustees agreed on draft changes to video-gaming rules: no advertising of gaming visible from outside, a six-month compliance window for existing businesses, retention of the 10-to-1 terminal-to-seat ratio, and separate rooms (or defined walls) for gaming terminals in new facilities.
CARY, Ill. — Village staff and trustees continued a months-long review of video-gaming regulations on Feb. 3, focusing the board’s attention on three areas: signage, terminal-to-seat ratios and the internal layout of gaming areas.
Director Brian Simmons presented drafts of proposed code language and supporting slides, telling trustees the existing code allows temporary and window signage that can advertise gaming but does not permit permanent or off-premise advertising. "Staff is recommending that the code be updated to restrict the use of permanent, temporary window, electronic message or other off-site signs for gaming advertisements," Simmons said, adding staff would propose an amortization period to allow businesses time to comply.
The board also heard a staff review of the 10-to-1 terminal-to-seat ratio already in local code. Simmons said Cary is among the more restrictive nearby communities and that staff is not proposing changes to the 10:1 rule at this time. On layout, staff…
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