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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025 FROM: Christian M. Curtis, City
ITEIVI NO. 9.14(a) Attorney
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SUBJECT: 9.14(a)--Presentation regarding Redding Municipal Code Chapters relating to the
zonin of adult businesses in the Cit of Reddin .
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Refer Redding 1Vlunicipal Code Chapters 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses*),
18.60 (Use Classifications), and 18.61 (List of Terms and Definitions), to the Planning
Commission for the update, revision and clarification of the definitions, categories, and
zoning of adult businesses and activities; and
(2} Direct staff to prepare recommendations for the Planning Commission; and prepare an
ordinance based on the Planning Commission's direction for future consideration by the
City Council.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the presentation.
Alte�native Action
The City Council (Council) could request additional information or provide staff alternative
direction.
Backg�ound/Analysis
On November 5, 2024, during Item Na 12, the Council direeted the City Attorney to return with
a presentation and analysis on the City of Redding's zoning regulation pertaining to adult
businesses. The City Attorney has completed review and will be providing a brief presentation
regarding the current zoning ordinances pertaining to adult businesses. A more thorough legal
analysis is provided separately via privileged memorandum.
Report to Redding City Council January 16,2025
Re: 9.14(a)--Presentation re.Redding Municipal Code Chapters Relating to the Zoning of
Aa'ult Businesses Page 2
Presently, the Redding Municipal Code recognizes two major categories of adult businesses.
"Adu1t Business Establishments," as that term is defined in Chapter 18.60, is a land use
classif.tcation that applies to:
[e]stablishments whose preponderant business is the offering of materials,
products, and/or services that have sexual arousal, sexual gratification, and/or
sexual stimu]ation as their dominant theme and which are not customarily open to
the general public because they exclude minors by virtue of their age as a
prevailing business . . .
If a use meets this definition of an "Adult Business Establishment," it may only operate in areas
designated for Heavy Commercial zoning and is required to obtain and comply with a use
permit.
Additionally, Chapter 18.61 contains a separate definition for "Adult Entertainment Business or
Activity,"which includes:
An establishment that is not customarily open to the public but only to one or
more classes of the public and that normally excludes any minor by reason of age.
Such establishments usually charge a fee for a service or sale item to be
purchased. It is a business that is characterized by emphasis on depicting,
describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical
areas" . . .
Any use that meets this definition of"Adult Entertainment Business or Activity" is subject to a
number of additional restrictions including specific setbacks, architectural requirements, and
operational limitations.
After review of the code, it appears that the similarity of the terms "Adult Business
Establishment" and "Adult Entertainment Business" may invite a certain level of confusion, and
some of the other language in the ordinance also appears outdated. Although the City Attorney's
Office has not conducted a thorough historical review, the last ordinance addressing these
businesses appears to be from 2005. That ordinance appears to have been a comprehensive
update and re-adoption of the zoning code, so there is a significant likelihood that the current
sections were carried over verbatim from an even older ordinance.
Given this, the City Attorney recommends that the Council refer the relevant sections of the code
to the Planning Commission for update and direct staff to prepare recommendations for the
Commission to consider. Such updates would not prevent existing lawful businesses from
continuing in their current location and form but would allow clarification of the ordinances
while revisiting whether any adjustments to the substantive restrictions would be appropriate.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Report to Redding City Council January 16,2025
Re: 9.14(a)--Presentation re.Redding Municipal Code Chapters Relating to the Zoning of
Aa'ult Businesses Page 3
Council P�^iority/City Manage� Goals
• Communication and Transparency — "Improve the quality of communication with the
public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve
public trust."
• Government of the 21St Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and
challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better
decisions today."
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