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Council adopts amendments to land-management code limiting locations for cannabis enterprises
Summary
Hagerstown’s council voted May 27 to amend Chapter 140 of the city code to add or revise definitions and zoning provisions related to cannabis enterprises, citing a need to limit dispensary locations in the city.
The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council on May 27 approved amendments to the City Code, Chapter 140 (Land Management Code), to add or revise definitions and permitted/special-exception uses related to cannabis enterprises.
A council member introduced the ordinance and noted the council’s action responds to conflicts between federal and state law; the motion’s stated purpose was to limit locations where cannabis businesses can locate in the city to protect residents’ health, safety and welfare. The amendments implement text changes identified as case ZTDash2024Dash04 and were incorporated into the Land Management Code as version 3.12.
The motion to approve the ordinance was seconded and the council voted in favor. The ordinance was adopted as presented; no detailed implementation schedule or effective date beyond standard ordinance adoption procedures was provided during the meeting.
Staff noted the amendments reflect state-mandated direction on land-use regulation for cannabis enterprises and will adjust allowable commercial and outdoor recreation uses in relevant zoning districts.
