Council adopts code amendment regulating marijuana facilities, sets 1,000-foot buffer from schools and churches

Jun 23, 2026

Council passed a code amendment (Bill 1784) creating a local regulatory framework for marijuana facilities consistent with Missouri constitutional requirements; the ordinance sets a 1,000-foot buffer from schools, churches and daycares and passed with five affirmative votes against two no votes.

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Council considered Bill 1784, which repeals and replaces article 8 of chapter 22 of the city's code to regulate marijuana facilities consistent with Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. Staff explained the ordinance retains a 1,000-foot separation standard from established schools, churches and daycares.

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