Redondo Beach, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Adult Entertainment (2026)

402 (adult media stores, arcades, topless or bottomless entertainment businesses, adult physical culture businesses, modeling studios, motels, and motion picture theaters emphasizing specified sexual activities) may operate without an Adult Use Permit. An ancillary adult use is exempt only if it makes up less than 25 percent of gross sales or floor area, is not advertised as such, and is screened from areas open to minors. Applicants file with the Planning Division and pay a nonrefundable fee set by City Council resolution; the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing within 45 days of a completed application, with notice mailed to owners within 300 feet and published in a weekly newspaper at least 10 days ahead.

The Commission approves the permit only if the use sits in an I-1, I-1A, I-1B or I-1C zone, is at least 300 feet from any residential zone or residential use, at least 500 feet from a religious institution, public park or school, and at least 1,000 feet from any other adult use, measured in a straight line between the closest property lines. 2506), and premises must carry parking-lot video surveillance retained at least 14 days and lighting of at least 15 footcandles at ground level.

6. The Community Development Director may revoke a permit for continuing violations, false application information, or a court nuisance finding, subject to a 10-day appeal to the City Manager; a revoked location cannot be repermitted for two years.