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Dayton adopts temporary cannabis moratorium to allow zoning and code work
Summary
Council approved a temporary moratorium through Dec. 31 to allow staff time to draft zoning and code language before state licensing takes effect; staff expects a draft framework in September or October.
The Dayton City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis-related land uses and licensing that will expire under state statute on Jan. 1 unless extended by ordinance.
Assistant City Attorney Amy Schmidt told the council the moratorium gives staff time to prepare zoning rules and city code amendments that will be needed if state licensing proceeds. “This is something that we're going to look at putting in place for temporary — obviously till I believe the end of the year when it becomes legal,” Schmidt said while presenting the proposed moratorium.
Councilmembers asked whether the staff timeline was realistic. Staff said they had been drafting material since July and expect to present zoning/code language in September or October, drawing on model language and outside consultant experience. Councilmembers noted the statutory deadline for a moratorium is Dec. 31 and scheduled follow-up work accordingly.
The council adopted the moratorium ordinance by roll call vote, 5-0. Staff and legal said the moratorium should allow adequate time to craft local zoning, permitting, and public-safety standards prior to any state-authorized commercial activity.
