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Council approves ordinance and interim use permit amendment for accessory cannabis greenhouse with conditions
Summary
Council approved a zoning text amendment allowing accessory greenhouses for cannabis microbusinesses in Town Center and other commercial districts, granted an interim use permit with conditions (indoor growth, no outdoor storage, three‑year IUP) and approved a variance for a 10‑ft security fence; council removed a requirement to tear down the greenhouse if cannabis operations cease.
The Brainerd City Council on Oct. 20 approved ordinance 1592 to allow an accessory greenhouse for a cannabis microbusiness in the Town Center zoning district and approved associated land‑use actions for a proposed microbusiness at an existing accessory greenhouse.
Community Development Director James Cranvic briefed council on the application by Steve Zalinsky. The proposed text amendment would permit accessory greenhouses for cannabis…
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