Ord. #131, Second Series - Amending Chapter 156, Subd. 1566.006, 156.031 & Table 156-A.1

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v. Traffic and Parking: Increased traffic and parking congestion caused by the influx of patients attending the clinic. vi. Property Values: The presence of these clinics can have a negative impact on property values. vii. Environmental Impact: Improper disposal of medication or waste related to the operation of a clinic may raise environmental concerns, particularly if it poses a risk to local water sources or wildlife. viii. Community Integration: These clinics often face opposition from community members who resist the integration of such facilities in their neighborhoods. This resistance can stem from various factors as stated above and also fears of the unknown, concerns about the clinic's impact on the community's character, or biases against individuals with substance use disorders. c. Based upon these findings, the Council believes that effective regulation, security measures, and collaboration with local law enforcement can help address and prevent potential problems stemming from the operation of these clinics. The following regulations are necessary to address these needs of the community. Section 2. That Section 156.006 Definitions shall be amended, as follows: CLINIC. MEDICAL. Any establishment where human patients are examined and treated by doctors or dentists but not hospitalized overnight. CLINIC. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. Anj, establishment treatin;,, opioid or related addictions as regulated riursuant to Minn. Slat. Sec. 245A.I92 or revisions to this statute. Section 3. That Section 156.031 Main Street Commercial District (B-2) shall be amended, as follows: (D) Conditional uses. 4) Clinics, Substance Abuse Treatment fad Treatment must be performed while a licensed medical provider is onsite. tbk Such clinics must be 500 feet away ,from a dal -care or educational institution as measured from 1rLojPertt, boundaries.