§ 15-2708. ARCADES, VIDEO GAMES, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS.

A.

Video Games and Amusement Devices.

1.

Twelve or Less Amusement Devices/Rides. Any commercial establishment may have up to 12 amusement devices/rides, including skilled or non-skilled games (e.g., electronic video games, pinball machines, pinball, target games, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, darts, shooting games (with nonlethal projectiles), bowling games, shuffleboard, movie machines, etc.) for the enjoyment of patrons.

2.

Thirteen or More Amusement Devices/Rides. If 13 or more, skilled or non-skilled devices are provided, the use shall be classified as a Video Game Arcade, unless the amusement devices are part of a Family Entertainment Center (refer to Subsection C).

3.

Employee Presence. An establishment with video games, amusement devices/rides, regardless of the number, shall have an employee present during all hours of operation.

4.

Amusement Device Permit. See Chapter 9, Article 5, Amusement Devices for permit requirements.

B.

Family Entertainment Restaurants.

1.

Food Sales. Food sales shall be the primary use on the site.

2.

Number of Devices. Per Subsection A above, there shall be no more than 12 amusement devices, rides and/or attractions, or combination thereof.

3.

Children's Indoor Play Areas. May be permitted in any district in conjunction with a bona fide restaurant. Activities commonly include skilled and non-skilled games, including children's play stations, video games, pinball, and air hockey.

4.

Children's Outdoor Play Areas.

a.

Restaurants of 750 Square Feet or Less. Restaurants may have up to 500 square feet dedicated to playgrounds/children's equipment.

b.

Restaurants Greater than 750 Square Feet. Should the outdoor area exceed 500 square feet, it shall be considered a Family Entertainment Center for permit purposes.

5.

Outdoor Dining. For Outdoor Dining, refer to Section 15-2744, Outdoor Dining and Patio Areas.

6.

Nightclub/Dancing. Permitted in accordance with Section 15-2751, Restaurants with Alcohol Sales, Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges.

7.

Parking. Parking shall be determined per Article 24, Parking and Loading.

C.

Family Entertainment Centers.

1.

Food. Family Entertainment Centers may, but are not required to serve food.

2.

Activities and Attractions. Attractions typically include, but are not limited to, water slides, wake boarding facilities, amusement rides, bumper cars and boats, go-karts, miniature golf, trampolines, bounce houses, rock climbing, video arcades, laser tag, paintball, airsoft, batting cages, skate ramps, miniature basketball, miniature bowling, etc. Additional attractions may be appropriate, as determined by the Director.

a.

Projectiles. For activities using projectiles (e.g. batting cages, paintball, airsoft, or similar activities), fences, nets, or walls shall be provided that are capable of stopping all projectiles fired and/or hit by containing or redirecting the projectile to the backstop.

b.

Noise. Any activities that generate noise shall comply with all applicable noise standards. Outdoor activities that generate noise (e.g. batting cages, paintball, amusement rides, and go-karts), shall cease at 10 p.m., unless separated by 400 feet or greater from a Residential District.

3.

Fencing for Outdoor Activities. Fencing for outdoor activities shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Consideration shall be given to streets, homes, etc. Should a fence be proposed, it shall comply with setbacks of the underlying zone district, however materials and height shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

4.

Nightclub/Dancing. Permitted in accordance with Section 15-2751, Restaurants with Alcohol Sales, Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges.

5.

Parking. Parking shall be determined per Article 24, Parking and Loading.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).