Planning board narrows adult‑entertainment draft, asks police to quantify service impacts before commission review

Apr 14, 2026

After public opposition, the board unanimously forwarded an adult‑entertainment ordinance to the City Commission with recommended changes: increased spacing (750 feet) from schools/parks/churches and between establishments (by pedestrian path), limited signage and illuminated‑only‑during‑hours rules, minimum security certification or off‑duty police, and earlier closing hours (3 a.m. Sun–Thu, 4 a.m. Fri–Sat).

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The Planning Board on April 14 voted unanimously to forward an ordinance that would regulate adult‑entertainment uses in the Transit Supportive Development District to the City Commission, but only after tightening standards and asking staff and the police department to quantify municipal service impacts.

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