HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1347ORDINANCE NO. 1347
BEING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE CITY CODE OF 1977
AND PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS, REGARDING A SIX (6) MONTH
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GUN SHOPS
AND GUN SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has received an inquiry to establish a gun shop
business in Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance does not list gun shops and sales as a permitted or conditional
use in any zoning district; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of concerns which affects the public health, safety and welfare
including its proximity to a residential area, liquor stores, day care facilities, schools and churches;
high probability of burglaries and thefts; need for background checks and review of gun permit
applications; and consideration of hours of operation, lighting and security systems with these
types of business; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff need time to research and develop an Ordinance to
impose reasonable conditions for this type of use and determine the appropriate zoning
designation(s) for same
NOW, THEREFORE, it shall be unlawful, and a moratorium shall be in place and full effe~, for
any person or company wishing to establish a gun shop(s) or sell guns during this six (6) month
period of time which shall expire at midnight on November 12, 1997; and furthermore, the City
Council directs staffto research and develop a proposed ordinance amendment(s) to control gun
sales and uses and to present same for City Council consideration prior to the expiration date of
the aforementioned moratorium.
This Emergency Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage.
Offered by: Pet e r son
Seconded by: Jones
Roll Call: A11 ayes
Date of Passage: May 12, 1997
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