Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish specific standards for pawnshops which purchase and sell secondhand tangible personal property incidental to their primary business (such as a jewelry store which purchases gold/jewelry) to ensure that such businesses are appropriately located and operated so as to not pose a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare by curtailing the dissemination of stolen property and facilitating the recovery of stolen property. The development standards of this Chapter shall apply to all Pawnshops in the city.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new pawnshops shall be located consistent with the following standards:

• A. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another pawnshop.

• B. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:

  1. Schools;

  2. Parks and recreation facilities;

  3. Community centers;

  4. Libraries; or

  5. Youth organizations.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

• A. Operation of pawnshops shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.