Declare 45-day freeze on new second-hand dealer and cash-for-gold business permits
In Plain English
The city stops accepting applications for new second-hand dealers and cash-for-gold shops for 45 days. This emergency measure gives city staff time to review current rules for these businesses. If approved, no new permits get processed during this period while the city studies potential changes to regulations.
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Adopt urgency Ordinance No. 9-13
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