09-14 Resolution No. 11872RESOLUTION NO. 11872
RESOLUTION EXTENDING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISMENT
OF NEW USES INVOLVING FIREARMS
FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield regulates the locations and operating
characteristics of commercial uses that involve firearms in order to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has been asked to explore whether or not the
existing regulations for commercial uses that involve firearms should be adjusted based on
technology, and specifically the sale of firearms over the internet; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of significant planning and land use issues
pertaining to the regulation of commercial uses that involve firearms (e.g. concentration,
proximity to residential uses, differences between online and traditional sales); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined a need to undertake a study to review
and determine the appropriate land use controls for commercial uses involving firearms;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an interim ordinance establishing a six-month
moratorium on the establishment of new uses involving firearms on May 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that additional time, beyond the
established six -months, is necessary to complete the planning study; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the study, the City Council, together with such city
commissions as the City Council deems appropriate or as may be required by law, will
consider the advisability of amending certain official controls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City Council finds that additional time is necessary to continue studying the
various issues related to uses involving firearms and to consider appropriate
revisions to the City's regulations.
2. The City Council finds that due to the complexities of the regulations and the
length of time since the existing regulations were last considered, it is in the best
interest of the City to extend the moratorium by an additional six months.
3. During the period of the moratorium, applications for any such approvals related
to commercial uses involving firearms shall not be accepted by the City nor shall
the Planning Commission or City Council consider or grant approval of any such
application.
4. Unless earlier repealed by the City Council, the moratorium established under
this resolution shall remain in effect until May 11, 2022.
5. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September,
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ATTEST:
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
Kari Sinning, City Clerk