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Richmond Heights holds third reading on ordinance to bar adult-use cannabis stores; developer and faith leaders oppose
Summary
The Richmond Heights City Council held a third reading of Ordinance 33-2025, a zoning amendment to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators. The measure will go to the Planning Commission for review tomorrow and requires a subsequent public hearing with at least 10 days' notice before council may vote.
Richmond Heights City Council held a third reading March 11 on Ordinance 33-2025, a proposed amendment to the city zoning code that would prohibit adult-use cannabis operators within the city.
The measure is being treated as a zoning amendment and, under the city charter, must go to the Planning Commission for review before returning to council. The Planning Commission will consider the ordinance at 7 p.m. March 12 in council chambers; if the commission issues a recommendation, council must set a public hearing with at least 10 days' notice before taking a final vote.
The ordinance was introduced by Council President Jordan and Mayor Kim Thomas. Mayor Kim Thomas read testimony she delivered earlier in Columbus opposing state legislation that would limit…
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