Zoning Panel Recommends Limits for O.C. Sex Stores
posted 9:09 am Wed May 02, 2007 - OCEAN CITY, Md.
Ocean City's Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the Town Council adopt a zoning amendment setting restrictions on where and how sexually oriented stores can do business.
If approved, the limitations would prohibit the businesses from within 600 feet of a church, school, park, amusement park, the beach and the Boardwalk. They are also required to be at least 150 feet from any dwelling.
The recommendations follow the opening this year of a store selling racy videos, lingerie and sex toys.
Planning director Jesse Houston says there's evidence that adult stores are a detriment to their neighborhoods. And commission member Lauren Taylor says the businesses could hurt tourism.
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Information from: The (Salisbury, Md.) Daily Times
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