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RESOLUTION NO. 9357
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED PERTAINING TO
FIREARMS-RELATED USES OF LAND IN THE C-2 AND I ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, a request has been made for a Firearms Safety Training Center at
6611 Chicago Avenue South, which is zoned C-2, General Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield ("City") finds that a Firearms
Safety Training Center is part of a broader general use category to be called "Firearms
Related Uses"; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that regulations for "Firearms Related Uses" are not
currently specified in the City's Zoning Code; that the existing regulations under Section
526.27, Subdivision 19 for "Gun or ammunition saleslrepair" do not apply to "Firearms
Related Uses"; and that such. uses fall under the provisions of Zoning Code Section 511.05
"Uses Not Listed"; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that "Firearms Related Uses" will be classified as a
Conditional Use in the C-2 and I zoning districts at its July 8, 2003 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of conducting studies to determine appropriate and
reasonable conditions of approval to regulate "Firearms Related Uses" of land in the C-2
and I zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it desirable to place a moratorium on "Firearms Related
Uses" of land until the study has been completed and amendments to the Zoning Code
enacted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota as follows:
1. The City staff and Planning Commission are directed to conduct a study to
determine the appropriate land use regulations to be placed upon "Firearms Related Uses"
within the C-2 and I zoning districts. The scope of the study would include the types of
uses to be included in a "Firearms Related Uses" category and the conditions of approval
for such uses in the C-2 and I zoning districts.
2. Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the Planning
Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
3. A moratorium on "Firearms Related Uses" is hereby adopted pending
completion of the study and the adoption of any amendments to the City's zoning
regulations. Except as provided below, no "Firearms Related Uses" will be allowed during
the moratorium period. The moratorium period created under this resolution shall expire
July 31,2004 or at such earlier date as may be further determined by the City Council.
The moratorium period may be extended for a reasonable time, as may be necessary to
complete the study and adopt the necessary amendments to the City's zoning regulations.
2003. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minn~LR July,
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Martin J. Kir h ayor
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