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North Bend Council adopts ordinance to allow marijuana cultivation in heavy industrial zone
Summary
On Jan. 13 the North Bend City Council adopted Ordinance 2087 to permit regulated marijuana cultivation and production as a conditional use in the city’s heavy industrial zone, establishing setbacks, air and security controls and a one-facility-per-parcel limit; staff estimated roughly $15,000 annually in tax revenue.
The North Bend City Council on Jan. 13 adopted Ordinance 2087, which allows regulated marijuana cultivation and production as a conditional use in the city’s heavy industrial zone.
City planner (on the record) told the council the ordinance is intended to “create a clear framework for how and where these facilities can operate safely and responsibly, ensuring compatibility with nearby neighborhood, school, and other sensitive users.” The planner said the change could close a gap that is preventing the city from receiving state-shared marijuana revenue and estimated it could generate “an estimated $15,000 annually in additional tax revenue,” revenue the staff said would support the department’s canine drug-dog program.
The ordinance includes operational and siting standards: 1,000-foot setbacks from any public or private school and 900-foot setbacks from residential zones or commercial/industrial zones that contain residential units; indoor facilities must maintain negative air pressure, employ activated carbon filtration, and locate exhaust outlets at least 10 feet from property lines and 10 feet above grade to reduce off-site odor detection; security measures must meet OLCC requirements; marijuana waste must be rendered unusable and disposed of via licensed solid waste facilities; the code limits one licensed production facility per legal parcel and prohibits mobile, temporary or drive-through operations.
The council moved to have the ordinance read by title only for first and second readings and then voted to adopt the ordinance. Councilor Jones moved to adopt Ordinance 2087 and councilor Hamilton seconded. During the roll call multiple council members verbally indicated they were “for the ordinance,” and the mayor announced the ordinance passed.
Planning staff noted the Planning Commission recommended approval by a 3-2-1 vote following a Dec. 22, 2025 work session and hearing. Written testimony was entered into the record and no speakers registered during the public hearing.
The ordinance takes effect according to the city’s adoption rules; staff said related materials and the zoning map (packet page 89) are available online for residents seeking more detail.
