Portsmouth, Virginia · General provision

Sec. 40.2-217(G)(5)(b)

Extracted standards

11 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Environmental

  • No unreasonable environmental aspects

    Entertainment establishments shall not create unreasonable environmental aspects such as noise, odor, smoke, vibration, heat, or glare.

Noise

  • Comply with noise code

    Noise from the establishment shall comply with City Code Sec. 24-255 Unlawful Excessive Sound.

Other

  • ABC license required

    Any establishment that sells, serves, or permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages shall obtain and continuously maintain a valid license from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.

  • Live entertainment indoors only

    Live entertainment shall only be permitted indoors.

  • Maximum occupancy load

    The maximum occupancy load of the establishment, including patrons and employees, must comply with any limits set by the city building official or the limits set by the use permit, whichever is less.

  • Hours of operation

    The hours of operation for the entertainment use shall be from 8:00 a.m. until midnight.

  • Soundproof entryway and exit doors

    Any building housing live entertainment shall include soundproof entryway and exit doors.

  • Digital video surveillance

    Install and maintain digital video equipment with recording capabilities sufficient to indicate the date and time that the recording is made. The recording shall provide surveillance coverage encompassing the front, side, and rear exteriors of the establishment for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Recorded data must be maintained for no less than 30 days.

  • Written security plan

    Prior to commencing the operation of the entertainment use, the owner and/or operator of the establishment must submit a written security plan to the zoning administrator and obtain written approval.

  • Zoning permit and certificate of occupancy

    Prior to initially operating the entertainment use, a zoning permit must be obtained from the zoning administrator and a certificate occupancy must be obtained from the department of permits and inspections.

Parking

  • Off-site parking distance800 ft

    All off-street parking areas must be located within an 800-foot walking distance of the entertainment establishment unless a shuttle system is provided.

From the ordinance

Entertainment establishments shall not create unreasonable environmental aspects such as noise, odor, smoke, vibration, heat, or glare. Noise from the establishment shall comply with City Code Sec. 24-255 Unlawful Excessive Sound.
Sec. 40.2-217(G)(5)(b)