The operation of legally operating adult businesses that currently serve alcohol and are existing and lawfully operating on August 21, 2009, may continue, subject to the following requirements:
(1) No legally nonconforming adult business premises shall be enlarged, extended, or structurally altered.
(2) No legally nonconforming adult business shall be moved, renamed, or have a change or transfer of ownership.
(3) Legally nonconforming adult business premises which have been damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of more than 50 percent of the current replacement value at the time of the damage shall not be rebuilt or restored for business operation except in full conformity with this part.
(4) Any legally nonconforming adult business which ceases to operate for a period of more than six consecutive months is declared to no longer be a legal nonconforming adult business and shall not be reopened for any business except in full conformity with this part.
(5) No expansion of the building presently existing on August 21, 2009, shall be permitted at the location unless the expansion is underway on August 21, 2009, with an authorized building permit or the expansion is undertaken within 12 months from August 21, 2009, by the issuance of an authorized building permit, and unless the construction in either instance is completed within 12 months from the date the building permit was issued.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Alcoholic Beverages.
Section 45-35-20 - Legislative Findings.
Section 45-35-20.01 - Construction; Purpose.
Section 45-35-20.02 - Adoption of Related Provisions.
Section 45-35-20.03 - Definitions.
Section 45-35-20.04 - Prohibited Activities.
Section 45-35-20.05 - Exceptions.
Section 45-35-20.06 - Civil Action for Violations.
Section 45-35-20.07 - Limitations on Existing Adult Businesses.