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Board approves conditional use for Southern Waves cannabis dispensary in Lexington Park
Summary
The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals approved a conditional use (CUAP25‑0035) allowing a proposed cannabis dispensary at 22805 Notch Road in the Lexington Park Development District, following agency reviews and public comment; board vote was 5‑0.
Leonardtown, Md. — On July 10 the Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals approved a conditional‑use application to allow a cannabis dispensary at 22805 Notch Road in California, Md., within the Lexington Park Development District. The board voted 5‑0 to permit the proposed Southern Waves dispensary after hearing staff reports, applicant testimony and public comment.
Why it matters: The proposal is for a 3,000‑square‑foot dispensary in an existing commercial building (formerly a bank) in the county’s mixed‑use medium‑intensity (MXM) zone. County staff reported that the Health Department, Metropolitan Commission, Soil Conservation District, State Highway Administration and the local fire board raised no objections; Land Use and Growth Management indicated final approval is pending this board’s decision.
Applicant case and regulatory context: Attorney Chris Longmore presented on behalf of the applicant and noted a recent Maryland state law limiting counties from imposing more restrictive zoning on…
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