What does one inspect at an adult entertainment establishment and what is the public being protected from?

By Pepper Parr

May 7^th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

This is a news article that has to be read ‘tongue in cheek’

City wants to amend a bylaw related to the governing of adult entertainment establishment licensing in the City of Burlington, in order to clarify powers of inspection related to enforcement.

The existing ‘Adult Entertainment’ By-Law does not allow officers to enter and inspect businesses that have never applied for or held a City of Burlington business licence.

Inspections are limited only to those businesses who hold or have applied for a business licence with the City of Burlington.

The City’s inability to enforce the “Adult Entertainment” By-Law against illegal businesses increases risks to public safety, health, and limiting consumer protection.

While enforcing the Adult Entertainment regulations, officers discovered that provisions under the current bylaw prevented them from enforcing and prosecuting illegal activity, which

prompted the update.

The location of the business troubled many of the Aldershot residents. It is expected to be demolished in the not-too-distant future.

This has allowed unlicensed businesses to operate illegally, which contradicts the intent of the bylaw to safeguard health, ensure public safety, and protect consumers.

We will listen carefully to what each Councillor has to say.

The only adult entertainment location we are aware of in Burlington is Solid Gold – that site has been approved for a multi-story development.