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Council reaffirms interim restrictions on marijuana retail relocations after public hearing; retailers warn of business uncertainty
Summary
Following public testimony from licensed retailers and employees, Spokane Valley Council approved a resolution reaffirming findings that support a temporary pause on marijuana retail relocations while planning staff and the commission review land‑use regulations; vote was 5–2.
Spokane Valley City Council on March 17 held a public hearing on an emergency interim ordinance that temporarily prevents licensed marijuana retail businesses from relocating within the city while staff and the planning commission study appropriate zoning and land‑use rules. The council approved a resolution reaffirming the ordinance’s findings by a 5–2 vote.
Tony Beattie, senior deputy city attorney, explained that the interim ordinance (adopted February 3) treats existing retailers as…
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