§ 2. Planning and Zoning Study; Moratorium.

2.01

A study is authorized to be conducted by City staff to determine how uses such as secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, auction houses 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 of 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.

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 secondhand goods stores, and pawnshops, auction houses and other similar uses is adopted pending completion of the study and the adoption of any amendments to the City's zoning Ordinance. No license or 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 on November 26, 1993 or 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.

(Bill No. 1992-12, 1-1-1993)