The city currently has requirements in its land-use code that force adult businesses such as topless clubs to locate at least 2,000 feet away from churches, schools, residential areas, libraries, public recreational facilities and City Hall. There are currently no adult entertainment businesses in the city. But the proposed ordinance would not apply just to adult businesses or businesses that serve alcohol - it would apply to any areas of the city in public view. Harrison said it is more restrictive than Panama City Beach's and Bay County's adult entertainment ordinances in that it requires more clothing. To comply with Callaway's proposed ordinance, women would have to be wearing at least a two-piece bikini when in public view.
Men have to wear at least one-piece bikini bottoms.
But commissioners said Tuesday that that's not enough. Commissioner Phillip Mayo said of adult entertainment businesses. Harrison said the city could require even more than bikini coverage to deter adult businesses from opening in the city. Or the commission could include a distance requirement between performers and their customers inside adult businesses. The proposed ordinance currently has no such requirement.