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Supplementary Requirements

7.29 Night Clubs

When allowed, night clubs and similar establishments shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

1.	Requirements for all zoning districts.

	A.	No outside storage or activities shall be located on the site. Temporary outdoor events shall only be allowed under the provisions of a temporary use permit found elsewhere in this ordinance.
	B.	No abandoned, wrecked, or inoperable vehicles shall be located on the site.
	C.	Night clubs or similar establishments shall not be detrimental to adjacent properties due to factors such as but not limited to, noise, glare, or refuse.
	D.	If the location of a nightclub or similar establishment requires a use permit, the approving body shall consider the design of the sign [placement, color, height, size, design] and may impose additional conditions on the design beyond those contained in the Sign Section of this ordinance Section 12].
	E.	Within the City of Durham, requirements of other City ordinances may apply. [For example, City Code Chapter 4, Section 4-5 et seq. regarding prohibitions against locating a poolroom, bowling alley, skating rink, etc. within 250 feet of a church, school, hospital, funeral home, or public library.]
	F.	The applicant shall demonstrate that no pre-existing place of worship is located within 250 feet of the proposed night club or similar establishment. Measurements shall be made from the property line of the proposed night club or similar establishment, and from the property line of any separate parking lots to be used by the night club or similar establishment.

2.	Additional requirements for the GC zoning district:

	A.	A minor special use permit shall be required in the GC zoning district for night clubs and similar establishments unless the applicant can demonstrate that no pre-existing residentially zoned or used property is located within 200 feet of the proposed night club or similar establishment, including property located on the other side of the street from the night club or similar establishments. Measurements shall be made from the property line of the proposed night club or similar establishment to the residential property line, and from the property line of any separate parking lots used for the night club or similar establishment.
	B.	The applicant shall demonstrate that no other night club or similar establishment is located within 250 feet of the proposed night club or similar establishment. Measurements shall be made from the property line of the proposed night club or similar establishment, and from the property line of any separate parking lots to be used by the night club or similar establishment.

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