New Jersey Township Moves to Bar Adult Store

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A New Jersey township council has introduced an ordinance to block an adult video and sex toy shop from opening.

The Romantic Video & Boutique store, owned by Union County certified public accountant Jim Restaino, had been scheduled to open on Route 70 at the entrance of a residential neighborhood. Restaino has already filed suit against the township, arguing that the township Cherry Hill is breaking the law because it has almost no land zoned for sexually oriented businesses, which are protected under both the federal and state constitutions.

The council’s new measure would open up more land in the township’s industrial zone along Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike to adult shops, according to Warren Faulk, a 1st Amendment lawyer hired as a consultant by the council.

Cherry Hill already restricts sexually oriented businesses to an industrial zone, but the current ordinance also prohibits such stores from operating within 1,000 feet of a residential area. This essentially prohibits adult stores from opening in virtually every Cherry Hill area.

The new ordinance would remove the 1,000-foot restriction, and permit sexually oriented businesses to operate in a roughly 1,500-acre area. Cherry Hill Mayor Bernie Platt said he believes the new measure will counteract Restaino’s lawsuit.

“I think if it’s away from the residential areas, then that’s a good thing,” said resident Karen Janney, who manages a website that opposes the planned adult store. “I’m not happy with it being in Cherry Hill, but it’s at least better than what’s happening now.”

Due to pending litigation, attorneys for both the township and Restaino declined to comment on the case.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

We-Vibe Debuts 'Temp' Heating and Cooling Vibrator

We-Vibe has introduced its new Temp heating and cooling palm vibrator.

2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Open With Debut of New 'Impact' Honors

XBIZ is pleased to announce that the pre-nomination period for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, the adult industry’s premier career honor, begins today and runs through Oct. 14.

ProDx Health Launches 'Priority Club' Expedited Testing Program

ProDx Health has launched its new Priority Club expedited testing program.

Creative Conceptions Increases Satisfyer Inventory

Creative Conceptions is now distributing over 150 new items from Satisfyer.

We-Vibe Debuts 'Chorus Pro' Vibrator

We-Vibe has introduced its new Chorus Pro vibrator for couples.

Orion Debuts 'Flexible Butt Plug' From 'Anos' Line

Orion Wholesale has introduced the Flexible Butt Plug with Vibrations from its Anos line.

Nadia El Tamimy Joins LonBrook Sales Team

Nadia El Tamimy has joined the sales and account management team at LonBrook.

Happy Mind Debuts 'Mood-and-Arousal' Microdose Tablets

Wellness brand Happy Mind has introduced its new Mood-and-Arousal microdose tablets.

Like a Kitten, JO Partner for Campaign

Pleasure brand Like a Kitten and wellness brand JO have partnered for a marketing campaign.

European Patent Office Board of Appeals Revokes EIS GmbH Patent

The European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeals last week ruled in favor of pleasure brand LELO in the company's ongoing dispute with Satisfyer parent company EIS GmbH.

Show More