HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 Ordinance No. 009ORDINANCE NO. q
SERIES OF 1982
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 8
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER HIGDAY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE OF
'69 TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 13 TO CHAPTER 2, RELATING TO NUDE
DANCING AND UNLAWFUL LEWD ACTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood, Colorado, licenses establish-
ments to sell liquor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Englewood is con-
cerned about the effect of certain sexual performances in estab-
lishments where liquor is served; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that a prohibition on sexual
performances in liquor-licensed establishments is the best way to
ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO:
Section 1. That Title XI of the Englewood Municipal Code of '69
be amended to include a new section as follows:
11-2-13: UNLAWFUL LEWD ACTS , NUDE DANCING
(a) It shall be unlawful for any establishment holding a liquor
license under the laws of the State of Colorado and the City of
Englewood to permit the following conduct on the licensed premises:
(1) the performance of acts, or simulated acts,
of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality,
oral copulation, flagellation, or any sexual acts which
are prohibited by law;
(2) the actual or simulated touching , caressing or
fondling of the breast, buttocks, anus, or genitals;
(3) the actual or simulated displaying of the pubic
hair, anus, vulva, or genitals;
(4) any actual or simulated dance which violates
section (1) through (3) above;
(5) permitting any person to remain in or upon the
licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion
of his or her genitals or anus.
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(b) The above prohibitions shall include any film or pictures
depicting acts a live performance of which would be prohibited
by section (a) above.
Section 2. That an emergency is hereby declared in that the
Englewood Municipal Court has found legislation relating to obscene
performances unconstitutional and the passage of this ordinance is
necessary for the immediate health, safety, and welfare of the
public.
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on
the 1st day of February, 1982.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance on the 3rd day of
February, 1982.
Read by title and passed on final reading on the 16th day
of February, 1982.
Published by title as Ordinance No._g__, Series of 1982,
on the 17th day of February, 1982.
Attest:
I, Gary R. Higbee, ex officio City Clerk-Treasurer of the
City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true, accurate and complete copy of the Ordinance
passe~ on final reading and published by title as Ordinance
No._::J__, Series of 1982.
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