§ 1. Background.

1.01.

The City's zoning Ordinance does not contemplate or adequately address the classification of adult uses and other similar uses.

1.02.

The City's zoning Ordinance is unclear as to whether such uses and other similar uses should be classified as "retail stores", which are permitted uses in a C-2 general classification should be adopted for those uses.

1.03.

In addition to the proper zoning classification of such 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.

1.04.

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 such uses. Such a study will address the land use and zoning issues, including those referenced above. The study will also address the City's licensing regulations regarding such uses and the extent to which the licensing regulations require modifications in order to maintain harmony and consistency between the zoning and licensing regulations.

1.05.

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.

1.06.

The City Council had directed that such a study be undertaken.

1.07.

Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subd. 4 (Act) permits the adoption of interim zoning Ordinances during the planning process.

1.08.

The Report of the Attorney General dated June 6, 1989. and studies conducted by the Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester have concluded that adult uses can create adverse impacts, such as increased crime rates, lower property values, increased transiency, neighborhood blight and decreased stability of ownership.