Memo/Amusement DevicesCITY OF HOPKINS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 9, 1989
TO: Zoning & Planning Commission
FROM: Nancy S. Anderson
SUBJECT: Amusement Devices
Recently there has been considerable discussions on how
many amusement devices are allowed in a bar or tavern as
an accessory use. The Zoning Ordinance allows only 3
amusement devices in the B -1 and B -2 districts. However,
it was unclear if only 3 amusement devices were allowed
if amusement devices were not the principal use. The
ordinance allows accessory uses. The attached memo is
from the City Attorney regarding this issue.
The City Attorney has recommended clarifing the language
in the Zoning Ordinance regarding amusement devices.
The attached language defines principal and permitted use
and limits amusement devices to 3 in the B -1, B -2
districts if it is the principal use.
Your action at the meeting is to set a public hearing for
the June meeting.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
535.05
h) other uses customarily associated with but
subordinate to a permitted use, as determined by
the City.
515.07
Subd 91. Principal Use - The main use of land or
buildings as distinguished from subordinate or
accessory uses. A "principal" use may be either
permitted or conditional.
535.01
Subd 88. Permitted Use - A use which may be
lawfully established in a particular district or
districts, provided it conforms with all
requirements, regulations, and performance
standards (if any) of such districts.
Subd. 3 Capital letters following any "X" mark
indicate that the use or uses permitted are
subject to and are set forth in the provisions of
separate paragraphs contained in Subsection 535.03
which corresponds to the capital letter or letters
set forth in this subsection. The permitted uses
of any land or structure in a B district are
considered the principal use.
535.03
Subd. 2 BB) The operation of amusement devices
may be allowed pursuant to proper city permit or
license therefor in B districts, except that not
more than three pinball machines or related
amusement devices shall be permitted or operated
in any location in any B -1 and B -2 use districts
if the operation of amusement devices is the
principal use.
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CITY
Date: May 8, 1989
To: Nancy Anderson
From: Jerre Miller
Re: Amusement Devices
OF HOPKINS
JAM
MEMO
I have reviewed Ordinance 535.05 (N) and 535.03(2BB). My
impression of the intent based on the reading of these
Ordinances is that the Council wish to avoid an entertainment
center in the B-1 or B-2 districts and had no intention of
applying it to on-sale liquor establishments where no minors
congregate.
It may be appropriate for you to review the language and
clear up any inconsistencies.
I have no unfavorable comments to make about the application
of the Blue Ribbon for more than three such devices.
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