1994-05BILL NO. 1994-5
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE N0. 17.55
INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE
PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF
CITY RESIDENTS; AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF GUNSHOP USES WITHIN THE CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD ORDAINS:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. As used in this ordinance, the term "gunshop uses" means
commercial uses involving the retail sale of firearms.
1.02. Gunshop uses are currently treated as "retail stores and
shops," which are permitted uses in a C-2 general
commercial zoning district.
1.03. Gunshop uses present different public health, safety, and
welfare concerns than do other uses also included in the
"retail stores and shops" classification, such as card
shops and grocery stores, and it is unclear whether a new
classification should be adopted for gunshop uses.
1.04. In addition to the proper zoning classification of gunshop
uses, there are a number of significant planning and land
use issues pertaining to the regulation of such uses,
including the following:
1. The particular zoning districts in which such uses
should be allowed as either permitted or
conditional uses.
2. The concentration and density of such uses in the
City and its neighborhoods.
3. The effect of such uses on other uses in the
surrounding area.
1.05. There is a need for a study to be conducted so that the
City can adopt a set of comprehensive plans and land use
zoning regulations pertaining to gunshop uses. Such a
study will address the land use and zoning issues,
including those referenced above.
1.06. There is a need for an interim ordinance to be adopted for
the purpose of protecting the planning process and the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City and
to ensure that the City and its citizens retain the
benefits of the City's comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinance until such a study has been completed. There is
a need to restrict such uses until such a study has been
completed and any modifications to the City's zoning and
land use regulations are accomplished.
1.07. The City Council has directed that such a study be
undertaken.
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1.08. Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subd. 4 (Act) permits
the adoption of interim zoning ordinances during the
planning process.
Section 2. Planning and Zoning StudX; Moratorium.
2.01 A study is authorized to be conducted by City staff 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;
2.02 Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be
considered by the Planning Commission for its review and
recommendation to the City Council.
2.03 A moratorium on the development of gunshops 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 shall expire
one year from the effective date of this ordinance or on
such earlier date as may be further adopted by ordinance.
The moratorium period may be extended 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.
Section 3. Effective Date.
This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of
the Richfield City Charter.
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Section 1. Background.
1.01. As used in this ordinance, the term "g
the retail sale of firearms.
1.02. Gunahop uses are currently treated ae
uses in a C-2 general cemmercial zoni~
1.03. Gunahop uaea present different publi
other uses also included in the "retsi
shops and grocery atoree, and it is u
adopted for gunahop uaea.
1.04. In addition to the proper zoning classi
significant planning and land use isa
including the following:
1. The particular zoning distr
either permitted or condition
2. The concentration and dens
hoods.
3. The effect of ouch uaea on oth
1.05. There is a need for a study to be cendc
hensive plans and land use zoning r
study will address the land use and zo
1.06. There is a need for an interim ordina
the planning process and the health,
and to ensure that the City and its ci
henaive plan and zoning ordinance un
need to restrict such uaea until such
tions to the City's zoning and land use
1.07. The City Council hen directed that suc
1.08, Minnesota Statutes, section 462.356,
zoning ordinances during the planning
Section 2. Planning and Zoning Stud;
2.01 A study ie authorized to be conducted
should be regulated within the City. T
limited to, the following.
a. the particular zoning districts in w]
miffed uses or conditional uaea;
b. the density and concentration of su
c. the effect of such uses on other uses
2.02. Upon completion of the study, the
Commission for its review and recomn
2.03. A moratorium on the development of
study and the adoption of any amend
ing permit may be issued for such use
ing the moratorium period nor may ~
divisions or consolidations be granted
um period. The moratorium period a
this ordinance or on such earlier daG
moratorium period may be extended
necessary to complete the study and
zoning ordinance.
Section 3. F41' etiv Da a.
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