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Redmond council approves four ordinances to allow and regulate retail marijuana; tax, buffers and licensing set
Summary
The Redmond City Council completed second readings and voted to adopt four ordinances establishing a 3% retail marijuana tax, time/place/manner rules, sign restrictions and a business-license framework including a population cap and application fees. Several councilors registered abstentions during votes.
The Redmond City Council adopted four ordinances on the sale and regulation of retail marijuana on the council’s April meeting night, advancing measures that set a 3% city tax, establish time/place/manner (TPM) controls, limit advertising to minors and create a licensing process with population- and fee-based limits.
Council members approved the tax ordinance (Ordinance 2025-02), the TPM ordinance (Ordinance 2025-03), a sign-code amendment (Ordinance 2025-04) and a business-license ordinance (Ordinance 2025-05) after second readings and roll-call or voice votes. The ordinances will take effect 30 days after adoption; city staff said that puts the effective date at May 8.
Why it matters: the package implements regulatory guardrails while enabling retail marijuana commerce in Redmond after a citizen advisory vote earlier this year. The measures include local taxation for municipal revenue, limits on storefront location and advertising, and a capped licensing process intended to limit the number of dispensaries in the city.
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