Kings County Zoning Code § 1118 Pawn Shops
Kings County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Kings County
Cite as: Kings County Zoning Code § 1118 · Text as of 2026-09-09
A. Purpose: The purpose of regulating pawn shop establishments through the Site Plan Review process is to ensure security and compatibility with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses. The following standards shall apply to pawn shop establishments:
Location. In permitted commercial zoning districts, such establishments shall be located:
a. No closer than 500 feet from any use involving the off-sale of alcoholic beverages
b. No closer than 500 feet from a residence.
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c. No closer than 600 feet from churches, hospitals, child care center, non-profit youth facility, public park or playground, and schools.
d. The business shall be in a location that is fully visible from a public street with an unobstructed view from the public street for public safety.
Lighting: The business shall have lighting to provide illumination for security and safety of parking and access areas. On-site lighting plans shall be submitted on the site plan for review and approval.
Pay Telephones and Vending Machines. External pay telephones and vending machines are prohibited.
Window Tinting: The business window shall not be tinted or obscured in any way, including by temporary or painted window signs, and the interior lighting of the business shall remain at adequate levels to clearly see into the business from the exterior of the business.
Operation: The use shall be operated and maintained in a neat, quiet, and orderly condition and operated in a manner so as not to be detrimental to surrounding properties and occupants. This shall encompass the upkeep and maintenance of exterior facades of the building, landscaping, designated parking areas serving the use, fences, and the perimeter of the site, including all public sidewalks, alleys, and streets.
The use shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable local, state, or federal codes, laws, rules, regulations and statutes including the County’s General Plan, and all zoning or nuisance regulations of the County.
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Article 12. Pre-Existing Uses and Nonconforming Sites, Structures, and Uses
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