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City attorneys urge caution as council considers 'family‑friendly' window rules for adult retail

Port Orchard Land Use Committee · March 18, 2026
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Councilors discussed draft options to limit explicit window displays by adult‑goods stores in downtown Port Orchard. The city attorney warned regulations must be narrowly tailored under constitutional free‑speech limits; staff will bring the topic to council for direction before drafting ordinance language.

Council members discussed whether to adopt window‑display standards to keep storefronts “family‑friendly” if an adult goods store relocates downtown. Nick Bond, community development director, said the idea arose after a long‑standing adult goods business closed on Bay Street and councilors wanted to consider whether future…

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