1993-733
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO: 93-733
AN ORDINANCE EST ABLISIllNG A MORATORIUM ON PAWN SHOPS IN THE
BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it has been determined that is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of the City of Hopkins to study and consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
regarding pawn shops in the B-2 and B-3 zoning districts.
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statues 462.355 subd. 4 allows a city to adopt an interim
ordinance when undertaking a study to revise the zoning ordinance by amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Hopkins, Minnesota,
Effective upon adoption of this ordinance, a moratorium shall be imposed upon the
approval of all pawn shops in the business districts.
This moratorium shall be for the purpose of allowing the City of Hopkins to study and
consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding pawn shops in the business district and
shall expire December 6, 1994 or upon the enactment of a zoning amendment concerning this
matter, whichever comes first.
First Reading:
November 2, 1993
Second Reading:
November 16, 1993
Date of Publication:
November 24, 1993
Date Ordinance is Effective:
December 14, 1993
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s A. Genellie, City Clerk