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Board denies request to allow cannabis micro/mezzo businesses in agricultural districts

3626686 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

Goodhue County commissioners rejected a proposed zoning amendment that would have permitted combined cannabis cultivation and manufacturing uses (micro/mezzo businesses) in agricultural districts, following Planning Commission recommendation to deny and concerns about wastewater, waste disposal and enforcement in rural areas.

The Goodhue County Board voted May 20 to deny a petition to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow certain cannabis micro and mezzo business license types in agricultural zoning districts.

Land Use staff summarized an application submitted by a county landowner seeking changes that would permit combined cannabis cultivation and manufacturing (so‑called micro or mezzo businesses) in A‑1, A‑2 and…

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