(A) It is the purpose of this subchapter to prevent pawn businesses from being used as facilities for the commission of crimes, and to assure that the businesses comply with basic consumer protection standards, thereby protecting the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the city.
(B) It is also the purpose of this subchapter to establish uniform and reasonable regulations to:
(1) Prevent additional criminal activity within the city;
(2) Prevent deterioration of neighborhoods and its consequent adverse effect on real estate values of properties within the neighborhood; and
(3) Locate pawnshops away from adult-oriented businesses and off-sale liquor businesses.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)