Broadway St. The property is in an industrial zoning district, which allows adult entertainment facilities if they receive conditional use approval. But the building is directly across Jett Avenue from a few homes, and a residential zoning district with more homes is immediately to the east. Heard said he wanted to open a new business featuring live entertainment, including exotic dancers and music.
Heard said he understands why some people were concerned about the proposal, but he vowed to have robust security in place to ensure there would not be issues with crime, violence or other disruptions. Heard also said the industrial zoning district where his property is located already contains businesses that specialize in chemicals, waste management, towing, asphalt and trucking.
Jeff Green, a city planner, said adult entertainment facilities are a conditional use in industrial districts β which means they are not automatically allowed. Green said some of the businesses Heard referenced probably are legally nonconforming uses, meaning they are allowed to remain in operation but any new proposed uses of these types would need zoning approvals.
He said they are simply following what the current zoning code dictates. Ellen Sizer, a Dayton city planner, said the proposed adult theater likely would substantially alter the character of the neighborhood. Potential harmful impacts on the neighborhood include increased noise and traffic, she said.
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