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Adult bookstores and adult motion picture theaters shall not display or exhibit any material depicting human genitals or specified sexual activities in a manner which exposes said material to the view of persons outside the building in which said bookstore or motion picture theaters are located. SECTION 7.1 RESTRICTIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS. An establishment engaging in adult entertainment activities, except as otherwise provided by laws which may be more restrictive, may not have more than one outside flush to the wall, fascia style sign, not to exceed in size three (3) feet in length (horizontal to the ground) with no flashing lights and with no lettering, wording or pictorial or representational matter which is distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to sexual activities as herein defined. An establishment engaging adult entertainment activities may not display its stock in trade or activities in such a manner as to be subject to public view from outside the establishment, including but not limited to view from public sidewalks, streets, arcades, hallways or pass ways. C. An operator engaging in adult entertainment activities may not permit a person under eighteen (18) years of age to enter his establishment. An operator engaging in adult entertainment activities shall, at all times, cause the entrance of his establishment to be so attended as to insure compliance with the requirements contained in Section C. E. An Adult Amusement Arcade, except as othen~dse provided by law which may be more restrictive, shall meet the following requirements: Any wall or partition which is situated so as to create a room, enclosure or both in which any amusement device is located shall be constructed of not less than one hour fire-resistive material. 2. The width of the aisles in any room where an amusement device is located shall be more than forty-two (42) inches. There shall be no fewer than two doorways of a width no less than thirty- six (36) inches which provide ingress or egress from any room in which an amusement device is located, provided, however, that one (1) doorway shall be sufficient in the event the Fire Chief should so determine. Doorway or doorways shall be unlocked during business hours. Over every doorway which provides egress from any room in which an amusement device is located there shall be maintained an internally illuminated exit sign with letters at least five (5) inches in height. 74.