Amending Chapter 4 Licensing of Pool Halls add Adult Businesses scheduling chart of licensing fees

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• • • ORDINANCE NO. q . . AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING OF POOL HALLS AND TO ADD ADULT BUSINESSES TO THE SCHEDULING CHART OF LICENSING FEES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code to provide for licensing of pool halls, and to add adult businesses to the scheduling chart of licensing fees . The Common Council of the City of South Bend determines that pool halls may have a deleterious effect on their surroundings and on the public health, safety and welfare if they are not controlled and licensed so as to prevent crime and activity which contributes to urban blight and a decrease in property values . The Common Council of the City of South Bend also recognizes that the development of responsibly managed pool halls would increase economic viability and promote wholesome entertainment . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I . Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 4-17, subsection (c) of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows : Sec. 4-17. Businesses requiring a license. (c) Regulated business : (1) Adult business . (2) Arborist, tree service. (3) Carnivals and circuses . (4) Automotive repair and service centers . (5) Food vending vehicles . (6) Hotels, motels . (7) Laundries, laundries (self-service) , self-service dry cleaners . (8) Massage parlors . (9) Massage technicians . (10) Open air stands .