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Willows council narrows cannabis zoning, approves two ordinance changes and creates ad hoc review committee
Summary
After public comment and extended debate, the council voted to allow cannabis retail/dispensary businesses in additional zones with distance limitations and established a two‑member council ad hoc committee to review applications; both ordinances passed on split 3–2 votes.
The Willows City Council voted to amend local zoning rules to allow cannabis retail/dispensary businesses in additional parts of the city and then set up a short‑term council review committee to evaluate applications for the two available licenses.
On second reading the council adopted two separate ordinances: Ordinance 760‑2024 permits cannabis retail/dispensary businesses in the central commercial district, and Ordinance 761‑2024 permits the businesses in the general commercial and light industrial districts. Both measures passed on 3–2 roll‑call votes after public comment and council debate.
City staff said the ordinances apply the…
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