Adult Store Zoning Laws & Court Rulings

Track the evolving landscape of adult store zoning laws with in-depth coverage from JRL CHARTS Adult Industry News. This tag archives court decisions, city ordinances, legal battles, and zoning policies that impact adult retailers, strip clubs, and entertainment venues nationwide.

From New York City’s landmark rulings to statewide pushback against First Amendment defenses, stay informed on how zoning laws are shaping the future of adult retail visibility and survival.

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8 07, 2025

Federal Appeals Court Makes Major Ruling on NYC Adult Store Zoning Laws

By JRL Charts|2025-07-21T21:36:14-07:00July 8th, 2025|Categories: Adult News, Pleasure Products Headline News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases|Tags: Adult Industry News for Retailers, adult store zoning laws, B2B Sex Toys News for Retailers, Distributors & Buyers – JRL CHARTS, Distributors & Buyers, Gay Adult News Legal, jrl charts sex toys news|

By: Andy Powell, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — Adult Industry News NEW YORK, NY — (July 8, 2025) — In a major legal blow to the adult retail sector, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York City's aggressive zoning laws targeting adult entertainment businesses. The ruling affirms that municipalities can [...]

20 10, 2023

Adam & Eve Adult Superstores Expands it Reach in Bangor, Maine

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:25:40-07:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Adult News, Pleasure Products Headline News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases|Tags: Adam and Eve stores, adult store franchises, adult store zoning laws, adult stores, adult toys, Kraig McGee, Pleasure Products Headline News for Retailers & Distributors, Top Adult Distributors in the Pleasure Products Industry|

BANGOR, ME — (10-20-23) — We can now confirm that the first Adam & Eve adult superstore is set to open its newest location in Bangor, Maine by Halloween. Yes, co-owner Kraig McGee and his family who already own 22 Adam & Eve brick and mortar stores nationwide, will have the honor of being the [...]

23 10, 2022

Adult Store Naughty But Nice Rejected by Green Brook Township

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:25:53-07:00October 23rd, 2022|Categories: Adult News, Pleasure Products Headline News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases|Tags: adult store zoning laws, adult stores, adult toys, Arnd Bollhardt, creams, dresses, Green Brook, jewelry, leather products, Lingerie, lotions, masks, Naughty But Nice, orthopedic pillows, pantyhose, pleasure products, route 22 adult store zoning, shoes, wigs|

GREEN BROOK, NJ — (10-23-22) — Adult Toy Store Naughty But Nice is in a battle with the Green Brook Township, as they have rejected the Naughty But Nice application to open a store on Route 22, an area not zoned for adult entertainment. In the Naughty But Nice application to the board, owner Arnd [...]

20 10, 2022

Romantix Planned Move to Broadway Delayed Again

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:33:23-07:00October 20th, 2022|Categories: Adult News, Pleasure Products Headline News|Tags: adult store zoning laws, adult stores, Attorney Matt Hoffer, Farco City Commission, Legal, pleasure products, Romantix, Romantix Denied Broadway North|

FARGO, N.D.— (10-20-22) — Once again city officials have delayed retail giant Romantix from moving into a new building downtown because the zoning in the downtown area does not allow adult entertainment venues. The lingering dispute may now be moving to court after Fargo City Commissioners voted to uphold a denial for a “change of [...]

13 09, 2021

Jacksonville Adult Store Owners File Suit Against City Hall

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:26:24-07:00September 13th, 2021|Categories: Adult News, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines USA & Worldwide | JRL CHARTS, Pleasure Products Headline News, Sex Toy Industry News, Reviews & Latest Releases|Tags: Adam & Eve, Adult Fantasy Store, adult store zoning laws, adult stores, Exotic Fantasies Inc, Inserection Adult Fantasy Store, Jacksonville adult stores owners, Sunset Novelties, Temptations Novelties & Gifts|

JACKSONVILLE, FL — (09-13-21) — Owners of a dozen Jacksonville adult stores selling sex toys and adult-themed products are asking U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan for protection from zoning citations their lawyers have called harassment by the City Council's zoning board. “Although there has been no change in the substantive law … the city suddenly [...]

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