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Sparks City Council Meeting 2/27/2017 2:00:00 PM
Monday, February 27, 2017 2:00 PMCouncil Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks, NV
General Business: 9.9
A Business Impact Statement is attached.
On January 23, 2017, the Sparks City Council directed City Staff to examine the City’s licensing ordinances related to restricted gaming. On January 27, 2017, letters were sent out to businesses in Sparks with gaming licenses for their input on the proposed changes to SMC Chapter 5.24. A business impact statement was created regarding those opinions and is attached hereto.
Background:
Under Nevada law, restricted gaming is required to be “incidental to the primary business of the establishment.” NRS 463.0189. In Sparks, restricted gaming is an “accessory use,” which means that the gaming element of any business so licensed may not occupy more than ten percent of the building footprint associated with the principle use to which the restricted gaming operation is attached. SMC 20.03.002. With respect to restricted gaming, concerns related to the relationship between primary and incidental or accessory uses have surfaced over the past several years, resulting in significant changes to state and local gaming regulations.
Analysis:
The Business Impact Statement relates to the proposed amendment to SMC Chapter 5.24 which adopts definitions and regulations that will better ensure compliance with the “incidental business” requirement for restricted gaming licensees under both state and local laws.
Alternatives:
The City Council may choose to not accept the Business Impact Statement and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Motion:
I move to accept the Business Impact Statement related to the proposed amendment to SMC Chapter 5.24 concerning the operation of restricted gaming in the City of Sparks.
Attached Files:
BIS gambling establishments.pdf
