[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Indoor
Firearms, Pneumatic Gun and Archery Range Ordinance of the City of
Creve Coeur."
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
It is hereby declared that firearms, pneumatic gun and archery
ranges are operations that affect the public health, safety and general
welfare.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an outdoor firearms,
pneumatic gun or archery range within the City under any circumstances,
or to operate an indoor firearms, pneumatic gun or archery range within
the City without obtaining and keeping in effect a license from the
City. A license as issued or renewed shall be valid for a period ending
the next June 30 after issuance, unless earlier suspended or revoked.
A license shall be for a specific physical location and specific operator
and shall not be transferable. In the event the licensee is a partnership
or entity, a new license shall be required in the event of any change
in partners or owners thereof. A license shall either authorize operation
of an indoor firearms, pneumatic gun and archery range, or if requested
on the application only an indoor archery range.
B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, due to constant supervision by the
Chief of Police and command staff, the City Police Department Firearms
Training Range shall not require a license under this Chapter.
C.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be applicable to private indoor firearms,
pneumatic gun or archery ranges on residential property intended for
personal use.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
A.
An application under this Chapter for license issuance or renewal
may be made by letter to the Director of Finance of the City and shall
be made under oath or affirmation that the contents thereof are true.
Each such application shall also meet the following requirements:
1.
The application shall be made in the name of an individual sole
proprietor or a partnership or entity, and shall identify by name
and residence address all individual partners or owners of the applicant.
2.
All such owners must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age,
and proof of age must be included with each application.
3.
No Such Owner Can Be A Convicted Felon. Each application for
issuance or renewal shall expressly confirm compliance with this prohibition
and must include a complete criminal history check on each such owner
conducted through the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
4.
The application shall confirm that the applicant has been and
will remain in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, building
codes and ordinances regarding the operation of their range, including
this Chapter.
5.
The application must be accompanied by proof that the premises
have passed inspections by the Community Development Department and
Police Department under this Chapter within the last thirty (30) days.
6.
The application must include proof that the applicant and the
range are covered by general liability insurance with coverage of
at least two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence.
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Each application for issuance or renewal of a license under
this Chapter shall be accompanied by payment of a fee of one hundred
dollars ($100.00) to cover processing costs. Fees are not pro-ratable.
Fees will not be refunded if an application is denied or revoked.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
Applicants should take into account that while processing time
is not guaranteed, they should plan for at least thirty (30) days
after submission of a complete application. If a complete renewal
application is submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to license
expiration, the prior license shall be deemed extended until the renewal
is granted or denied. Upon receipt of an application under this Chapter
the Director of Finance shall review same with the Chief of Police.
The Director of Finance shall promptly advise the applicant if and
how the application is incomplete, or otherwise either grant or deny,
with specific explanation, the issuance or renewal of the license.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
Upon request of the owner or operator of premises subject to
this Chapter, and payment of the inspection fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00) to cover costs (which fee is in addition to an application
fee), the Community Development Department and Police Department shall
inspect the premises for compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
building codes and ordinances. Each Department shall issue to the
requesting person a dated written report as to any deficiencies identified,
or if none confirming a satisfactory inspection.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
A.
Each licensed firearms, pneumatic gun and archery range shall meet
the following requirements at all times:
1.
An effective license issued by the City under this Chapter shall
always be on conspicuous public display inside and near the main entrance
to the building.
2.
No bullets, pellets, shot, arrows, or other projectiles shall
be discharged outside the building. Each range shall be designed and
operated to contain all bullets, pellets, shot, arrows, and other
projectiles, including ricochets.
3.
No one under the age of twelve (12) years shall be allowed to
remain in the building unless accompanied by their parent or legal
guardian or an adult supervisor approved by their parent or legal
guardian.
4.
During all hours of operation, there shall be at least one (1)
manager on the premises over the age of twenty-one (21) years to supervise
the range and there shall be at least one (1) person on the premises
over the age of twenty-one (21) years who holds a Chief Range Safety
Officer certificate issued by the National Rifle Association, or an
equivalent certificate as determined by the Chief of Police. The same
person can serve as manager and Chief Range Safety Officer.
5.
No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the premises.
6.
No person who is in a drunk or disorderly condition shall be
allowed to remain on the premises.
7.
No person who cannot lawfully possess a firearm pursuant to
Section 571.070, RSMo., or other applicable law shall be allowed to
remain on the premises, unless the range is solely licensed and operated
as an archery range.
8.
The premises shall be maintained and operated in a clean and
orderly manner in compliance with all applicable laws. Indoor air
quality requirements regarding lead shall be met such as 29 CFR 1910.1025.
9.
No firearms shall be discharged between the hours of 11:00 P.M.
and 7:00 A.M.
10.
Lead shall be regularly and safely managed, reclaimed and recycled.
11.
Access to the premises shall be secured and controlled to assure
compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
12.
The applicant and the range shall be covered by general liability
insurance with coverage of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)
per occurrence.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
The Finance Director may suspend or revoke any license issued
or renewed under this Chapter for any material violation of this Chapter.
If the Finance Director determines that there is an imminent threat
to public health and safety, they may suspend the license immediately
by written notice identifying the source of such threat, but shall
hold a hearing thereon within seven (7) days of written request from
the licensee. Absent such imminent threat, the Finance Director shall
schedule a hearing prior to taking any suspension or revocation action
and shall provide at least ten (10) days' written notice thereof
to the licensee, delivered to the licensed premises. In issuing any
suspension, notice of hearing, or revocation, the Finance Director
shall identify the applicable violation(s). Any suspension shall be
terminated by the Finance Director upon proof of correction of such
violation(s). In the event the Finance Director determines that the
licensee is not willing or able to comply with this Chapter, they
shall revoke the license. A record shall be made of any hearing held
hereunder. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Finance Director
after hearing shall have the right to judicial review in the Circuit
Court of St. Louis County.
[Ord. No. 5523 § 1, 3-13-2017]
If any provision of this Chapter is for any reason held to be
invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining provisions of this Chapter.
