Pop-up precious metals buyers would get their own zoning category under a rule planners review Tuesday

Temporary businesses that buy and sell gold and silver jewelry would be limited to certain parts of Denison under a zoning change set for a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 10 a.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Main St. The agenda, posted Wednesday, calls for a hearing and a recommendation on two amendments: a new use called "Temporary Crafted Precious Metals Dealer" in the city's use charts, and a definition of "crafted precious metals dealer" in the zoning ordinance.

What the rule would cover

The draft ordinance defines the dealer as a person or business that buys and sells jewelry, silverware, art objects or other items made wholly or partly of precious metal. Coins and commemorative medallions are excluded.

The city already regulates the buying and selling of precious metals under Ordinance No. 4547, adopted in 2010. Planning Director Dianne York's staff report says the city reviewed that ordinance to better help law enforcement with investigations involving these purchases, and found the zoning code had no listing for the temporary version of the business.

The amendment would create that listing and name the zoning districts where it is allowed.

The draft says a transient use of property raises particular concerns about parking, signs, setbacks and the use of temporary spaces or vehicles when it sits next to permanent businesses. The exhibit naming the permitted districts was not included in the posted packet.

Staff recommends approval. Violations of the zoning ordinance carry a fine of up to $2,000 a day under the draft.

After the commission makes its recommendation, the ordinance is drafted for a City Council vote on Monday, Nov. 16.

Sources

cityofdenison.com