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Ordinance 1995-005 Page 3 characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons therein. (m) Adult Novelty Sales. An establishment or business which sells devices which stimulate human genitals or devices which are designed for sexual stimulation and either alone or when combined with adult bookstore and adult motion picture rental or sales has either 10 percent or more of its stock in trade or 10 percent or more of its floor area containing such items and other items which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. (n) Adult Sauna/Bathhouse/Steam Roo_ m. An establishment.or business which excludes minors by reason of age and which provides a steam bath or heat bathing room if the service provided by the sauna is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. Section 2. Section 1605.01 of the City Code is hereby amended to add the following • new subdivisions: Subd. 87. Sexually-Oriented Businesses. Adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult motion picture rental, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult steam room/bathhouse/sauna facilities, adult companionship establishments, adult rap/conversation parlors, adult health/sport clubs, adult.cabarets, adult novelty businesses, adult motion picture arcades, adult modeling studios, adult hotels/motels, and adult body painting studios as defined in Section 1605.Oi, Subdivision 4. In addition, all other premises, enterprises, establishments, businesses or piaces at or in which there is an emphasis on the presentation, display, depiction or description of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas which are capable,of being seen by members of the public. The term "Sexually-oriented businesses" shall not be construed to include, (i) schools or professional offices of licensed physicians, chiropractors, psychologists, physical therapists, teachers or similar licensed professionals performing functions authorized under the licenses held, (ii) establishments or businesses operated by or employing licensed cosmetologists or barbers performing functions authorized under licenses held, or (iii) the sale of clothing. Subd. 88. Specified Anatomical Areas: (i) less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock, anus, or female breast(s) below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or, (ii) human male,genitals in a discernible turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.