SUNNYVALE GETS IT RIGHT City Council Agrees with Second Amendment Advocates, Shoots Down Proposed Ordinance to Add More Regulations Restricting Firearm Vendors
On September 27, 2011, the Sunnyvale City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have created more regulations for firearms dealers within city limits. The proposal, known as the Firearms Sales Study Issue was the result of a Sunnyvale Planning Commission recommendation adopted after city staff released its report, entitled "Location and Operation of Firearm Sales Businesses."
The "Firearms Sales Study Issue" was prompted by neighbor complaints about a new firearm vendor, U.S. Firearms, opening for business in Sunnyvale in fall of 2010. Despite the fact that it had all the necessary permits and licenses from both the state and federal governments, these few Sunnyvale residents demanded the city take action against all firearm vendors.
On August 22, 2011, the Planning Commission considered and passed a motion concerning the Firearms Sales Study Issue, recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance to: (1) amend the municipal code to create a definition for "firearms sales"; (2) amend the City’s zoning code to prohibit firearm sales in any commercial and industrial zoning districts located within 200 feet of a public school; and (3) amend the City’s municipal code to require a new firearm Dealer Permit issued by the Director of Public Safety.
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