Port Townsend, WA Business Licensing & Operations: Adult Entertainment (2026)

Adult entertainment facilities may be located only in the downtown C-III zoning district, south of Jefferson Street. Within the downtown C-III zoning district, adult entertainment facilities may not be located within 150 feet from any existing school as defined by PTMC 17.08.060, Definitions; day care center; Pope Marine Park, skateboard park or Memorial Field; or another existing adult entertainment facility (measured from the closest points of the uses in question).

COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES

Antique and gift sales

X

P

C

P

PTMC 17.20.030, Bulk, dimensional and density requirements.

Apparel and accessory stores

X

P

X

P

Same as above.

Automobile sales and service establishments, new or used

X

P

X

C

Same as above.

Boat sales and rentals

C

P

X

C

Same as above.

Building materials, garden and farm supplies stores

X

P

X

C

Same as above.

Collective garden, medical marijuana, commercial

P

P

P

P

Same as above. Must also demonstrate compliance with the standards found in the definition set forth in Chapter 17.08 PTMC.

Convenience stores

C

P

X

C

Same as above.

Farmer’s markets

X

P

X

P

Same as above.

Flea markets

X

P

X

P

Same as above.

Food stores and grocery stores

P

P

X

P

Same as above.

Formula retail establishments (including formula restaurants)

X

P; except X within historic overlay district

X