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Resolution to Impose a Moratorium on Pawn Shops, Secondhand Dealer, Junk Shops, and Precious Metal and Gem Dealers as defined in 9.15 of the Revised Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis currently issues licenses for Pawn Shops, Secondhand Stores, Junk Shops and Precious Metal and Gem Dealers in many locations throughout the City of West Allis in accordance with section 9.15 of the Revised Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Development is preparing a proposed ordinance to amend the terms, conditions and restrictions under which such uses are to be granted; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to put all current and future applications for new Pawn Shops, Secondhand Stores, Junk Shops, Precious Metal and Gem Dealers on hold until the proposed ordinance is introduced and acted upon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that a moratorium be imposed on the granting and issuing of all aforementioned license and permits for a period of three months.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the moratorium may be extended by the Common Council for up to an additional three months if review of the proposed ordinance is still pending.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said moratorium shall not apply to renewal applications for the same address as long as the location of the establishment remains the same.
cc: Attorney
Development
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