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The following conditions, in addition to those requirements set forth in SMC Title 17 relating to conditional use permits and the particular zonings, shall control all premises with more than three mechanical or electronic games.

A. Each use permit shall contain the following conditions:

1. The authorized hours of operation for minors shall be permanently displayed and maintained at each entrance and conspicuous places within the business.

2. No use permit shall be issued or allowed to remain in existence in any building, location or premises that does not comply with all applicable City ordinances and regulations.

3. No mechanical play device or electronic play device shall provide or accrue payoffs or prizes as a condition of playing.

4. No mechanical play device or electronic play device which offers or awards free games as a condition of play shall erase or otherwise eliminate free games awarded.

5. The proposed location shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to determine if there is adequate parking for vehicles and bicycles.

6. The proposed location shall be reviewed to ensure that its use is compatible with adjacent uses and that its location at the site proposed will not be detrimental to surrounding uses nor will the surrounding uses be detrimental to the proposed locations.

7. The spacing of machines within the premises shall be reviewed so that there is ample space for players, spectators and for ingress and egress during play.

8. The premises shall have adequate full-time adult supervision during all hours that the premises are open to minors.

9. The occupant load shall be approved by the Fire Chief of the City of Sebastopol.

10. No smoking shall be allowed on the premises.

11. No foul language shall be allowed on the premises.

12. The management shall post a regulation reserving the right to refuse entry to anyone who violates the rules.

13. All rules shall be in writing and posted in a conspicuous place.

14. The proposed location shall be reviewed to determine that the exterior and interior lighting is adequate.

15. Any and all exterior modifications, including signs, shall be submitted to and approved by the Design Review Board as required by City ordinances.

16. The licenses or the use permit required by this chapter shall be permanently and prominently posted and shall not be covered or removed from the location during the time for which said permit is issued or the devices are operated.

B. Subsections (A)(1), (8), (10), and (11) of this section shall not be applicable to businesses or premises where minors under the age of 18 are prohibited by law. (Ord. 1143 § 2(A), 2022. Formerly 3.20.100)