Nora Springs amends zoning for sexually oriented businesses

The amendments passed in a 4-0 vote Thursday evening will restrict sexually oriented businesses from operating within 300 feet of each other or from bus stops, churches, City Hall, day cares and schools.

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended amending the zoning ordinance after the opening of Pole Barn Theater nearly two weeks ago. The downtown exotic dance club is near City Hall and two churches.

Owner Dale Peterson said late last week that his business wouldn’t be affected by the ordinance because he considers it a “theater of performing arts.”