Update zoning laws to regulate adult-use cannabis businesses

CannabisZoningOrdinance

In Plain English

Richmond currently has no zoning rules for where adult-use cannabis businesses can operate. The city wants to create specific regulations about locations and requirements for these businesses. If approved, new cannabis businesses cannot open until the permanent rules are finished.

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Votes

Introduce ordinance on first reading with an amendment to Section 2 regarding cannabis businesses permitted by the City as of the effective date being allowed to engage in equivalent adult-use commercial cannabis activities under their existing permit for a temporary period from January 1, 2018 until the City regulations go into effect

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond unanimously approved the first reading of new zoning rules for cannabis businesses, with all five present council members voting yes. The ordinance will create specific regulations about where adult-use cannabis shops can locate in the city, which currently has no such rules. An amendment ensures that existing cannabis businesses with city permits can continue operating and expand into adult-use sales during the transition period until permanent regulations take effect. This is a routine first step in a two-reading process, and no new cannabis businesses can open until the final rules are completed.

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Community Discussion

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