94-8118rRESOLUTION NU . 8118
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE
CONDUCTED PERTAINING TO GUNSHOP USES AND
PLACING A. MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SUCH US£S
WHEREAS, as used in this resolution, the term "gunshop uses" means
commercial uses involving the retail sale of firearms; and
WHEREAS, gunshop uses are currently treated as "retail stores and shops,"
which are permitted uses iri a C-2 general commercial zoning district; and
WHEREAS, gunshop uses present different public health, safety, and welfare
concerns than do other uses also included in the "retail stores and shops" classifica-
tion, such as card shops and grocery stores, and it is unclear whether a new
classification should be adopted for gunshop uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for a study to be canducted
to determine how such-,uses should be regulated within the Gity anal deems it
desirable to place a moratorium on the development of such uses until the study has
been completed and any amendine~ts 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 gunshop
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;
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 gunshop uses is adopted pending
completion of the study and the adoption of any amendments to the City's zoning
ordinance. No 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 resolution
shall expire on June Y , 1994 or such earlier date as may be further adopted by
xesalution of the City Council or ordinance. The moratorium period maybe e_~tended
for a reasonable time by ordinance, as may be necessary to complete the study and
adopt any necessary amendments to the City's zoning ordinance .
4. This resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of
day of February, 1994.
ATTEST:
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Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Richfield in e ota~thi 28th.
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Martin. Kir ch Mayor
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