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Sec. 1118. Pawn Shops:

Kings County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Kings County

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:

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Pay Telephones and Vending Machines. External pay telephones and vending machines are prohibited.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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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  4. Sec. 114. General Performance Standards, Measurements, and Exc…
  5. Sec. 401. Purpose and Objectives:
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  7. Sec. 410. Divisions for Farm Home Financing:
  8. Sec. 411. Divisions for Transfers of Title:
  9. Sec. 412. New or Expanding Bovine Dairy:
  10. Sec. 413. Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO):
  11. Sec. 414. Conversion of a Milk Cow Dairy to a Goat/Sheep Dairy:
  12. Sec. 415. Agricultural Service Establishment Division:
  13. Sec. 418. Additional Standards and Development Regulations:
  14. Sec. 501. Purpose and Objectives.
  15. Sec. 508. Additional Standards and Regulations:
  16. Sec. 602. District Designations
  17. Sec. 606. Additional Standards and Regulations:
  18. Sec. 703 - Land Use Regulations
  19. Sec. 702. District Designations:
  20. Sec. 705. Additional Standards and Regulations:
  21. Sec. 803 - Land Use Regulations
  22. Sec. 802. District Designations:
  23. Sec. 805. Additional Standards and Regulations:
  24. Sec. 905. Additional Standards and Regulations:
  25. Sec. 1002. DDOZ - Dairy Development Overlay Zone:
  26. Sec. 1003. NSOZ -Nutrient Spreading Overlay Zone:
  27. Sec. 1004. AOZ - Agriculture Overlay Zone
  28. Sec. 1005. ACOZ - Aviation Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone:
  29. Sec. 1006. OSOZ - Open Space Overlay Zone
  30. Sec. 1007. NRCOZ – Natural Resource Conservation Overlay Zone
  31. Sec. 1008. FHOZ - Flood Hazard Overlay Zone
  32. Sec. 1009. RMOZ – Multifamily Residential Overlay Zone (Kettle…
  33. Sec. 1010. SDOZ – Substantially Developed Fringe Area Overlay …
  34. Sec. 1102. Home Occupations Including Firearms Dealerships:
  35. Sec. 1105. Alcoholic Beverage Sales:
  36. Sec. 1111. Temporary Recreational Vehicle Use for Agricultural…
  37. Sec. 1118. Pawn Shops:
  38. Sec. 1201 - Purpose
  39. Sec. 1205 - Nonconforming Uses
  40. Sec. 1207 - Zoning Clearance and Building Permit
  41. Sec. 1201. Purpose:
  42. Sec. 1202. Preexisting Structures and Uses:
  43. Sec. 1203. Nonconforming Sites:
  44. Sec. 1204. Nonconforming Structures:
  45. Sec. 1205. Nonconforming Uses:
  46. Sec. 1209. Extension of a Change of Nonconforming Use:
  47. Sec. 1301 - Purpose and Objectives
  48. Sec. 1308 - Requirements for Off-Street Loading Facilities
  49. Sec. 1302. Requirements for Off-Street Parking Areas, Aisles, …
  50. Sec. 1304. Joint Use or Shared Parking:
  51. Sec. 1306. Standards for Off-Street Parking Areas, Aisles, Acc…
  52. Sec. 1406. Types of Signs:
  53. Sec. 1407. Sign Area Computation:
  54. Sec. 1409. Illumination of Signs:
  55. Sec. 1410. Special Provision for Illuminated Signs in the Imme…
  56. Sec. 1411. Violations and Enforcement:
  57. Sec. 1611 - Revocation of a Site Plan Review
  58. Sec. 1602. Site Plan Review Application and Fee:
  59. Sec. 1606. Minor Revisions to Approved Site Plan Reviews:
  60. Sec. 1608. Lapse and Extension of Site Plan Approval:
  61. Sec. 1609. Change of Use and Change of Occupancy Requires New …
  62. Sec. 1612. Action of the Board of Supervisors:
  63. Sec. 1701. Purpose and Objectives:
  64. Sec. 1707. Action of the Planning Commission:
  65. Sec. 1708. Conditions of Approval:
  66. Sec. 1710. Review by the Board of Supervisors:
  67. Sec. 1712. Action by the Board of Supervisors:
  68. Sec. 1715. Lapse and Extension of Conditional Use Permit:
  69. Sec. 1717. New Application:
  70. Sec. 1803. Variance Application and Fee.
  71. Sec. 1807. Action of the Zoning Administrator:
  72. Sec. 1813. Action of the Board of Supervisors:
  73. Sec. 1902. Public Hearing Notice:
  74. Sec. 2004. Standards:
  75. Sec. 2101 - Purpose and Objectives
  76. Sec. 2102. Initiation of a Change of Zoning District Boundary:
  77. Sec. 2104. Application and Fee:
  78. Sec. 2107. Public Hearing:
  79. Sec. 2108. Action of the Planning Commission:
  80. Sec. 2110. Special Zoning Exceptions; Alternate Procedure for …
  81. Sec. 2202. Definitions for Density Bonus Provisions:
  82. Sec. 2205. Development Standards for Residential Zoning Distri…
  83. Sec. 2206. Application Process and Procedures:
  84. Sec. 2207. Density Bonus Agreements:
  85. Sec. 2208. Reasonable Accommodations:
  86. Sec. 2304. Functions of Departments and the Advisory Agency:
  87. Sec. 2312. Penalties and Enforcement.
  88. Sec. 2313. Payment of Fees, Charges, Dedications, or Other Req…
  89. Sec. 2403. Violations; Penalties:
  90. Sec. 2501 - Definitions
  91. Sec. 2601 – The Jackson Ranch Specific Plan

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