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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2013-08-26 Item 4 - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - Zoning Code AmendmentZoning Code Amendment Implementation of 1 -502 Today's Presentation: 1 -502 Key Elements Today's Purpose Timeline for Implementation Action Zoning Code Amendment 1 -502 Key Elements • Decriminalizes possession of one ounce of marijuana • Legalization system of producing, processing and retailing marijuana for adults ages 21 and older • Creates a system of licensing, regulations and taxation similar to alcohol • Licenses for marijuana producers, processors, and retailers • Taxation • 25% on all three license levels goes to the state • local sales tax applies • Medical Cannabis? • 1 -502 does not change medical cannabis in any way /9 • Implement the will of the voters. Zoning Code Amendment Purpose of updating City Code • Not violate state or federal law. • Create a zoning code amendment to bring city code in line with 1 -502 and regulate marijuana uses to minimize impacts to the extent allowed under state law. • Revising the zoning in the future is always possible • Additional zones can be added, or • Zones could be eliminated. However, if zoning changes result in removing a zone where a use is located, the use will become legally non - conforming and can remain indefinitely. Zoning Code Amendment Proposed Zoning Code Amendment Location Restrictions Imposed by 1 -502 Legend I I Trails SchwW Buffer Chicrmo C®rltar8 BOW Ma BO. - FaNy Fun < wr lArratlaIBlAfer LAWN io & Transit Satan.Blllfar I I I 1 tiFJOCTIIZY Zones where marijuana uses would be permitted Legend o.- �-�- -- o� .1.1.Qms1 o ▪ rs v...M. Calm =1. - M am,wea _.a ilimAimiamp ,st•rmk-w... -r =I M21 ilzaftrnolrol -- - ra ham. Yaw Zoning Code Amendment Proposed Zoning Code Amendment Where marijuana uses would be permitted under the proposed ordinance Zoning Code Amendment Next Steps • Forward Ordinance to Full Council for adoption on September 3rd