06/30/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Page3 definitions. Mr. Foster stated that you would have to know what type ordinance is wanted, if it will be a licensing and permitting type ordinance, zoning ordinance, specific -use distance regulated ordinance, or a sexually oriented business type ordinance. He said when these findings are complete then we will be able to put the type ordinance in place that would work best in Paris. He said all the sample ordinances are good to study. Chairman Thomas discussed certain businesses and exclusions, and stated that he had noticed in other cities that they have used industrial and commercial zones. City Attorney Foster said this something that might be considered. Chairman Thomas mentioned the licenses, and Mr. Foster said this permitting and licensing is probably a stricter look at what is going on, and it allows someone from the City, such the Chief of Police, a period of time to study the request. Chief of Police Karl Louis stated in looking at some of the ordinance that they can perform background investigations on the people putting in these type clubs and review their criminal history in order to make sure there are no ties to other types of crime. Mr. Loren Stephens stated that he had read the Lubbock ordinance and liked the ability of licensing and maintaining control over these type businesses. City Attorney Foster discussed Chapter 243 of the Local Government Code and the guidelines the State sets for the cities and counties regulating sexually oriented businesses. Reverend Miller stated that he was concerned that there was not an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses, and was concerned for the community at large. He said that there was a need for regulations which would protect the City as a whole. After further discussion by the Committee, it was the consensus of the committee to call a meeting for July 21, 1998, at 4:00 P.M.