Extracted standards
16 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Lighting
- Lighting plan
An on-site lighting plan must be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of a business license.
Other
- Alarm system
The facility shall be equipped with an alarm system that has instant panic-button/robbery notification capabilities and silent monitoring. The applicant shall maintain a valid alarm permit on file with the Police Department.
- Allowed districts
Pawn shops and secondhand dealers are only permitted in CM-3, Commercial Mixed-Use, Commercial Emphasis; CM-4, Commercial Mixed-Use, Gateway/Node; and CM-5, Commercial Mixed-Use, Activity Center zoning districts.
- Holding period30 days
Items purchased from a customer shall be stored and maintained by the business for 30 days prior to disposition and these shall be available for inspection at any time by the Police Department or any other law enforcement agency.
- Hours of operation
Hours of operation shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
- Identification requirements
A clear photo or digital copy of each person's driver's license, identification card, passport, military identification or any valid government issued form of identification. No sales will be conducted without proper identification. The identification provided will be photocopied and attached to the sales receipt or slip. A description of the property shall be entered on the sales receipt.
- Loitering sign
Patrons shall be discouraged from loitering prior to, during and/or after hours. A sign shall be posted in the front of the business indicating that no loitering is permitted per the Municipal Code.
- Maintenance
The business owner or operator shall maintain in good repair all building exteriors, walls, drainage facilities, landscaping, driveways and parking areas. The premises shall be kept clean and free of liter and weeds. Any graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours of occurrence.
- Minimum separation distance1,000 ft
A minimum separation distance of 1,000 feet is required from each secondhand dealer business.
- No abutting residential
No pawn shops or secondhand dealers are allowed on lots that abut a residential zoning district.
- Windows not tinted
Windows of the business shall not be tinted or obscured in any way, including by temporary or painted window signs, and the interior lighting of the business shall remain at adequate levels to clearly see into the business from the exterior of the business.
- Photo of items
A digital photograph of each item of property taken in trade or exchanged for cash. This photograph shall be maintained by the business for a minimum of five years.
- Secure storage
A separate room/area shall be maintained and alarmed for the storage of gold and cash. Tangible property may be stored off-site for the Department of Justice 30-day holding requirements.
- Security plan
A security plan must be submitted to and approved by the Police Department prior to issuance of a business license.
- Video recording
The facility shall have a digital video recording system that covers all points of entry, exit and areas of purchase. The video recording shall also cover areas where cash and gold/precious metals are stored within the facility. Records of this recording capability shall be of good quality and have archives up to 45 days. These video archives shall be accessible to members of the Police Department and California Department of Justice upon request. The hard-drive or computer storing all digital records shall be maintained in a secured area and away from the view of the public.
- Weekly report
All Secondhand Dealer Report Forms shall be submitted weekly to the Police Department (Regulatory Unit).
From the ordinance
Pawn shops and secondhand dealers are only permitted in CM-3, Commercial Mixed-Use, Commercial Emphasis; CM-4, Commercial Mixed-Use, Gateway/Node; and CM-5, Commercial Mixed-Use, Activity Center zoning districts.