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Providence committee aligns cannabis zoning rules with state licensing order
Providence City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary
The committee approved an amendment to Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance to reverse the order of approvals so city approval precedes state licensing, matching state regulations and reducing regulatory friction for applicants.
Providence — On Nov. 3 a Providence City committee voted to amend Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance to align the city's approval process for cannabis establishments with state licensing rules.
Robert Azar, deputy director of the Department of Planning and Development, told the committee that the city's prior language required…
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