5.50.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter and unless the context plainly requires otherwise, the following definitions are adopted:
A. “Adult entertainment” means:
1. An exhibition, performance or dance of any type conducted in a premises where such exhibition, performance or dance involves a person who is unclothed or in such costume, attire or clothing as to expose any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or any portion of the pubic region, anus, buttocks, vulva or genitals, or wearing any device or covering exposed to view which simulates the appearance of any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola or any portion of the pubic region, anus, buttocks, vulva or genitals, or human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered; or
2. Any exhibition, performance or dance of any type conducted in a premise where such exhibition, performance or dance is distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on the depiction, description, simulation or relation to the following specified sexual activities:
a. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
b. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; or
c. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast; or
3. Any exhibition, performance or dance which is intended to sexually stimulate any member of the public and which is conducted on a regular basis or as a substantial part of the premises activity. This includes, but is not limited to, any such exhibition, performance or dance performed for, arranged with or engaged in with fewer than all members of the public on the premises at that time, whether separate consideration paid, either directly, or indirectly, for such performance, exhibition or dance and which is commonly referred to as table dancing, couch dancing, taxi dancing, lap dancing, private dancing or straddle dancing.
B. “Adult entertainment premises” means any premises to which the public, patrons or members are invited or admitted and wherein an entertainer provides adult entertainment to a member of the public, a patron, or a member; but does not include that portion of an establishment licensed or required to be licensed as a “panoram” or “peep show” under the provisions of Chapter 5.62 LMC.
C. “Employee” means any and all persons, including managers, entertainers and independent contractors, who work in or at or render any services directly related to the operation of an adult entertainment premises.
D. “Entertainer” means any person who on any occasion provides adult entertainment within an adult entertainment premises as defined in this section, whether or not a fee is charged or accepted for entertainment, or whether or not the entertainer is paid.
E. “Entertainment” means any exhibition or dance of any type, pantomime, modeling or any other performance.
F. “Manager” means any person who manages, directs, administers, or is in charge of the affairs and/or conduct of any portion of any activity involving adult entertainment occurring at any adult entertainment premises.
G. “Operator” means any person operating, conducting or maintaining an adult entertainment business.
H. “Public place” means any area generally visible to public view and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, parking lots, and automobiles whether moving or not.
I. “Working days” means Monday through Friday, except holidays observed by the city of Lynnwood (“Lynnwood”). (Ord. 3343 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 2026 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1826 § 10, 1991; Ord. 1817 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1754 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1749 § 3, 1990)