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Planning commission recommends zoning restrictions for hemp shops, including 1,000-foot buffer
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend zoning text amendments establishing restrictions for hemp shops — including a 1,000-foot buffer from sensitive uses, odor/nuisance rules and parking/access standards — while acknowledging enforcement limits until state rules are finalized.
The City of Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 1 recommended amendments to the zoning code to regulate hemp shops, adopting draft language that mirrors many rules applied to marijuana dispensaries.
Amy (city staff) presented the draft (Case 2024-TXT09), which would prohibit outdoor operation and on-site use at hemp shops, add parking and access requirements, and require odor and nuisance controls. The draft also establishes a 1,000-foot spacing requirement that would prevent new hemp shops from…
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