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Lincoln Park council approves zoning change to allow marijuana retail as a special land use in MBD
Summary
The council voted to amend city zoning to permit marijuana retail establishments as a special land use in the Municipal Business District, passing the first and second reading after debate over voter intent, timing and redevelopment opportunities.
Lincoln Park’s City Council voted to amend the city’s zoning code to permit marijuana retail establishments as a special land use in the Municipal Business District, a move supporters said could spur redevelopment of long-vacant properties and opponents said would sidestep voter intent.
The ordinance to amend Chapter 1278.03 was read into the record and moved for consideration by Councilwoman Duprey, with Councilman Bear supporting the motion. After explanations from planning and legal staff about the multiple procedural steps still required — including zoning, site-plan review, and potential amendments to chapter 2-53 governing licenses — the council…
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