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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12 11, 2018

Oklahoma City Eliminate Adult Zoning Regs Heading Off Litigation

By JRL Charts|2025-07-09T21:14:31-07:00November 12th, 2018|Categories: Adult News|Tags: adult novelties, adult novelty stores, adult store zoning laws, Article XIV, Chapter 30, eliminate restrictions, Gay Adult News Legal, Oklahoma city council, sex toys|

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — (11-12-18) — It's official, Oklahoma City Council has caved into pressure and decided to eliminate adult novelty store restrictions as long as 25 percent or less of adult toys and novelties are displayed. Oklahoma City Council members have been attempting to fend off a costly lawsuit brought forth by Adam & [...]

21 10, 2018

Oklahoma City Council Decides Oct. 23 on Adult Novelty Stores

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:28:05-07:00October 21st, 2018|Categories: Adult News, Gay Adult News|Tags: adam and eve, adult novelties, adult novelty stores, adult store zoning laws, adult stores, christie's toy box, Federal lawsuit, First Amendment, Oklahoma city council|

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — (10-21-18) — The law firm representing adult novelty stores Adam and Eve in Oklahoma City, has called the city ordinance "unconstitutional" and "at risk for a federal lawsuit." The Adam and Eve adult novelty store is just one in the Oklahoma City metro area that was cited for violating an ordinance [...]

3 08, 2018

Tulsa Locals Create Drama Over New Hustler Hollywood Location

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:34:02-07:00August 3rd, 2018|Categories: Adult News, Gay Adult News|Tags: Adult Industry News for Retailers, Distributors & Buyers, adult store zoning laws, Hustler Hollywood Tulsa|

Tulsa, Oklahoma business owners, neighbors and parents who are upset over Hustler Hollywood coming to town, took part in a meeting held at Bishop Kelley High School on Wednesday to voice their opposition to plans by Hustler Hollywood bringing their retail business to their neighborhood. According to Tulsa's zoning division, permits began back in April [...]

29 03, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Sandy Springs Sex-Toy Lawsuit

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:33:12-07:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Adult News|Tags: adult store zoning laws, Love Shack Boutique, Marshall Henry, Melissa Henry, sandy springs, sex toys lawsuit, US Supreme Court|

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer The city of Sandy Springs has scored a victory in the final round of its 10 year long battle over its adult entertainment ordinance. The U.S. Supreme Court on March 26 denied a petition for a lawsuit brought by a Sandy Springs couple who filed against the city of Sandy [...]

28 12, 2017

Adam & Eve Adult Store Await Decision from East Longmeadow

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:28:19-07:00December 28th, 2017|Categories: Adult News|Tags: 22News, Adam & Eve, adult store zoning laws, Chamber of Commerce, Franklin County, owner, Scott McGregor, the East Longmeadow Planning Board|

By: Jack MacNamara, Staff Writer EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS — So far no word on the decision by the East Longmeadow Planning Board who heard testimony from the public back on Dec. 5 on a proposed adult novelty boutique being allowed to operate in the town. The discussion included whether or not to allow the adult [...]

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