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THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE <br />ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA <br />ORDINANCE NO. 4V <br />SECOND SERIES <br />AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE CHAPTER 156 ZONING CODE <br />The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: <br />Section 1. Purpose, Intent and Findings <br />The purpose of this Section is to set forth the land use and licensing requirements for clinics <br />that provide treatment for addictive drugs or alcohol in order to protect the general health, <br />safety and welfare. <br />a. Findings and Provisions. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to regulate clinics that <br />provide treatment for addictive drugs and alcohol in order to promote the health, <br />safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the City and to establish <br />reasonable and uniform regulations. <br />b. Clinics or other facilities providing treatment for additive chemicals and alcohol, <br />in particular, those clinics treating opioid or related addictions under Minn. Stat. <br />Sec. 245A.192, play an essential role in providing treatment and support for <br />individuals with opioid addiction, aiming to reduce the harm associated with <br />substance abuse, and improve overall community well-being. The presence and <br />operation of these clinics can also have negative impacts. These negative impacts <br />include. <br />Crime and Public Safety: Potential for increased crime rates, loitering, or <br />illicit drug activities in the vicinity of these clinics. <br />ii. Drug -related Crimes: The illegal drug trade and related activities, such as <br />drug dealing or the presence of individuals seeking to buy or sell drugs, <br />have occurred in the vicinity of these clinics. <br />iii. Prescription Fraud: These clinics dispense medication to their patients, and <br />prescription fraud can occur when individuals attempt to obtain drugs like <br />methadone illicitly or forge prescriptions for medications. This can lead to <br />crimes such as identity theft, prescription forgery, or illegal distribution of <br />methadone or related prescription drugs. <br />iv. Property Crimes: Instances of property crimes such as theft, burglary, or <br />robbery have occurred in the vicinity of these clinics. Some individuals <br />struggling with addiction may resort to these activities to fund their <br />substance use or due to financial difficulties associated with their condition. <br />