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RESOLUTION NO. 8063
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED PERTAINING
TO VARIOUS TYPES OF ADULT USES AND PLACING A MORATORIUM
ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH USES
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance does not contemplate or
adequately address the classification of adult uses and other
similar uses; and
WHEREAS,-the City's zoning ordinance is unclear as to
whether such uses should be classified as "retail stores," which
are permitted uses in a C-2 general commercial zoning district,
or whether a new classification should be adopted for those uses;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for a study to
be conducted to determine how such uses should be regulated
within the City and deems it desirable to place a moratorium on
the development of such uses until the study has been completed
and any amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance
are adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield as follows:
1. The City staff is directed to conduct a study to
determine how adult uses, and other similar uses should be
regulated within the City. The scope of the study should
include, but is not limited to, the following:
a. the particular zoning districts in which such uses
should be allowed as either permitted uses or
conditional uses;
b. the density and concentration of such uses;
c. the effect of such uses on other uses in the
surrounding area;
d. the need, if any, for modifications to the licensing
regulations regarding adult uses, so as to maintain
harmony and consistency between the City's zoning and
licensing regulations.
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 the development of adult uses is adopted
pending completion of the study and the adoption of any
amendments to the City's zoning ordinance. No license or
building permit may be issued for such uses or for the expansion
of any existing use during the moratorium period nor may any
rezonings, plattings or replattings, or land divisions or
consolidations be granted by the City for such uses during the
moratorium period. The moratorium period created under this
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resolution shall expire September 27, 1994 or such earlier date
as may be further adopted by resolution of the City Council or
ordinance. The moratorium period may be extended for a
reasonable time by resolution of the City Council or ordinance,
as may be necessary to complete the study and adopt any necessary
amendments to the City's zoning ordinance.
4. For the purpose of this resolution, adult uses shall
mean all of the uses described in Section 605 of the Richfield
Ordinance Code as "Adult Oriented Services" together with all
other uses of a similar nature, including without limitation,
adult book stores, adult novelty stores and adult movie theaters.
5. This resolution is effective immediately ,upon its
adoption.
.Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 27th day of September, 1993.
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Martin J. Ki sch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk