92-7924R76
RESOLUTION NO. 7924
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED
PERTAINING TO SECONDHAND GOODS STORES, PAWNSHOPS,
AND SIMILAR 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 secondhand goods stores,
pawnshops, and other similar uses; and
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance is unclear as to whether
uses such as secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, and rummage
shops 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 uses such as secondhand goods stores, pawnshops,
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 secondhand goods stores and
pawnshops, 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.
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3. A moratorium on the
stores and pawnshops is ado
and the adoption of any amen
ordinance. No license or b~
uses or for the expansion o:
moratorium period nor may a~
replattings, or land divisii
the City for such uses duri~
moratorium period created u~
November 26, 1993 or such e.
by resolution of the City Ci
period may be extended for
City Council or ordinance,
study and adopt any necessa:
ordinance.
development of secondhand goods
~ted pending completion of the study
~dments to the City's zoning
iilding permit may be issued for such
`any existing use during the
iy rezonings, plattings or
ins or consolidations be granted by
~g the moratorium period. The
ider this resolution shall expire
~rlier date as may be further adopted
iuncil or ordinance. The moratorium
~ reasonable time by resolution of the
~s may be necessary to complete the
•y amendments to the City's zoning
4. This resolution is 'effective immediately upon its
adoption.
Adopted by the City Councilof the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 26th day of October 1992.
t
Martin J. sch Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber City ClLerk