By Matt Yurus, April 08, 2016
A Prince George’s County strip club plans to stay open after
officials ordered a dozen strip clubs to shut down over their locations and
new, stricter zoning rules.
Mustangs [Hyattsville]
says it's a legit business that's not going anywhere. And Friday night, they're
dancers are still baring it all on stage.
Galaxy, an adult entertainer at Mustang, dances to help
provide for her kids and save up for a home. Some of her other colleagues do it
to pay their way through school. She disagrees with the County's decision.
The County isn't telling these women they can't continue
their work, but they are unable to do it in zoning areas that are becoming more
gentrified.
Prince George's County's Department of Permitting found that
11 other clubs like Mustangs were violating zoning laws established back in
2010 and 2011, which was after the clubs opened for business.
Business that only offer adult entertainment have to close.
These include Fuego, Upscale Ballroom and Club Ecstasy.
A spokesperson for Prince George's Department of Permitting
Services says it expects some of the club's to appeal the county's decision to
put an end to adult entertainment in more residential areas. In the meantime,
these clubs will be fined if they don't obey.