Cleveland Strip Clubs: Zoning proposal in Berea would regulate adult businesses
The chapter, however, also contains restrictions. According to the proposal, such adult-oriented businesses cannot be closer than 500 feet of a district that is zoned residential; a business that is licensed to sell beer or intoxicating liquor; a pool/billiard hall; video or pinball business; place of worship; public or private school; library; licensed day-care facility; public playground or similar activity attended by those under 18 years of age and others.
Mayor Cyril M. Kleem said the three measures are part of the city’s overall zoning code review that should be completed by year’s end.
“The big picture is, before we called the moratorium, an adult business, which doesn’t mean your traditional strip club, can locate just about anywhere in the city,” he said. “By creating this zoning code, we are not making any attempt to invite adult businesses. We are trying to designate an area where they could locate. Legally, they have a right to be in the community.”