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Council narrows marijuana-business buffer near K-12 schools, keeping a 100-foot minimum
Summary
Council member Briggs said the B3 amendment focuses on a 100-foot buffer between marijuana retailers and K-12 schools while allowing special-exception reviews for other cases; Council member Rodino noted the city is monitoring state-level changes and that excise revenue funds programs such as eviction prevention.
The Ann Arbor City Council approved B3, an amendment that revises local zoning rules for marijuana retail locations by clarifying the buffer between retail businesses and K-12 schools. Council member Briggs said the change is not about the number of retail locations but about preserving a minimum distance: the council set a 100-foot buffer so that locations immediately adjacent to or across from a school would not be considered, while other distances could be evaluated through the special exception use process.
Briggs said the Planning Commission recommended the change in light of state regulatory shifts that affect which local retail licenses remain active. Council member Rodino reminded the council that staff and the council—s policy committee are tracking potential state-level changes and that marijuana excise tax revenue helps fund local priorities, including eviction-prevention programs.
Why it matters: The buffer update retools the city—s approach to siting marijuana retailers near schools and clarifies a local review path for exceptions. City officials stressed they are aware state rules are still evolving.
What—s next: The ordinance passed; staff will continue to monitor state-level regulatory changes and apply the special-exception process when warranted.
