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Lindenwold advances ordinance to allow cannabis businesses in B‑2 zone
Summary
On March 25, 2026, the borough council voted unanimously on first reading to amend B‑2 zoning to permit cannabis establishments; a resident asked why the council is opening the borough to licensing and was told the council discussed the timing in executive session.
The Borough of Lindenwold council on March 25 approved on first reading an ordinance that would amend B‑2 zoning to allow cannabis establishments.
Councilwoman Linda Hess moved to introduce Ordinance 2026:8, which adds a new section titled “Cannabis Establishments” to B‑2 regulations; Councilman Jermaine Jackson seconded and the motion passed with all present voting aye. The action advances the zoning change to the next formal step required by local ordinance procedure.
During the public comment period resident Diane Veteri asked why council members are considering allowing the sale of cannabis within the borough. Council President Cheryle Randolph‑Sharpe said the matter “was discussed during executive session, however, the Council discussed and feels now is the best time to open the Borough up to licensing.”
The ordinance was introduced alongside several other code amendments (including updates to escrow and deposit rules, performance security, mercantile license fees and permitted uses in the B‑2 zone) that the council also approved for first reading. No council debate on the substance of the cannabis zoning change appears in the public record at this meeting.
Next steps for Ordinance 2026:8 include review and any hearing requirements before a final adoption vote at a subsequent council meeting.
