Allow medical marijuana cultivation in agricultural areas with special permits
In Plain English
The city currently bans medical marijuana cultivation everywhere within city limits. This change lets farmers grow medical marijuana on agricultural land if they get special permits from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will first review the proposed zoning rules before the city council makes a final decision.
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Votes
to allow medical marijuana in green houses and approve the staff recommendation
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved allowing medical marijuana cultivation in greenhouses on agricultural land, reversing the city's current ban. Farmers will need special permits from the Planning Commission, which must first review the proposed zoning rules before the council makes a final decision. This change only affects agricultural areas and requires greenhouse facilities rather than outdoor growing. The vote was 6-0, with Mayor Butt absent from the meeting.
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