The amendment would give the city oversight over a number of adult businesses, but the measure was proposed after revelations that Bob Alexson hosted parties for swingers at his Union Street Bed & Breakfast.

Alexson said the parties are part of his private life, not the inn's business. But neighbors said the parties are intertwined with the inn and should be regulated by the city.

Lawmakers want to expand the rules that forbid adult bookstores and strip clubs from existing anywhere but in industrial zones. The amendment would apply to hotels that offer hourly rentals for the purpose of sex, and to several other kinds of adult businesses, including pornographic movie theaters, escort services and nude modeling studios.

Also Monday, the council discussed expanding penalties for property owners who let their buildings fall into decay. Council member Gary McCarthy suggested that the city consider adding jail time as one of the penalties for property owners who let properties fall into disrepair and then ignore city efforts to get them to clean up.

Council President Mark Blanchfield suggested requiring rental property owners to file forms with the city that list street addresses where they can be found.

City officials have complained that some investment property owners list post office boxes on deeds, making it difficult to find them when their properties violate city codes.

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