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Cleveland planning panel approves addendum allowing home-based firearms sales
Summary
The Cleveland Town Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 2 approved an addendum to a local business license finding that a proposal to sell firearms from a residence fits within the town's zoning; the town council remains responsible for issuing business licenses.
On Jan. 2, the Cleveland Town Planning and Zoning Commission determined that a proposal to sell firearms from a residence fits within the town's zoning and approved an addendum to the applicant's business license application.
Josh Taylor, owner of Castle Country Chapman Furrer, told the commission he "recently applied for and got a FFL firearms license" and said, "I am wanting to sell firearms from my house" in Cleveland. Taylor said he plans to begin by special-ordering new firearms for customers and may keep on-site inventory or move to a storefront as the business develops.
The commission's action was limited to zoning compatibility and to recommending that an addendum be attached to Taylor's existing business-license paperwork. Commissioner Tyler Robley moved to approve the addendum, and Commissioner Nancy Livingston seconded the motion. The vote was recorded in favor with no oppositions; the commission did not issue the town business license itself.
Commissioners and staff discussed compliance checks and federal requirements. Taylor said federal background checks and an ATF site review were completed as part of his Federal Firearms License (FFL) application and that he would perform required background checks on customers. A member of the commission referenced "House Bill 226" in the course of confirming that state-level background-check requirements would apply.
Town staff said the addendum will be attached to Taylor's business-license paperwork when he completes the required forms and renewals. The commission noted that formal business-license issuance and any fee implications are handled through the town clerk or town council, not the planning commission.
Other administrative items discussed at the meeting included routine approval of minutes and a reminder that open-meetings training must be completed by the next February meeting.
The commission's approval authorizes staff to record the addendum to Taylor's existing business-license file and to forward paperwork to the appropriate town licensing authority for final processing.
