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Council holds first reading of cannabis business regulations ordinance
Summary
Stanford council held the first reading of Ordinance 220.30 to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses, allowing restrictions and fees; the council approved holding the reading with no vote recorded on final adoption.
The Stanford City Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 220.30 on Aug. 8, 2024, a proposed ordinance "relating to the regulation of cannabis business operations in the City of Stanford."
Mayor Dalton Miller reminded the council that in late 2023 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended changes to allow medicinal cannabis businesses such as sales, cultivation and testing. Councilman Ronnie Deatherage moved and Councilman Eddie Carter seconded the motion to have the first reading. City Attorney John Hackley read the ordinance summary.
Council members recorded no final vote on adoption during the meeting; the item was presented for its initial reading. According to the minutes, the ordinance "allows us to place restrictions on and impose a fee on these type businesses." The minutes do not specify the proposed restrictions, fee amounts or zoning details.
Why it matters: If adopted in subsequent steps, the ordinance would provide a local regulatory framework for cannabis business operations within city limits and could include zoning restrictions and municipal fees.
Next steps: The ordinance will require further readings and possible public notice or hearings before final adoption; the minutes do not state a specific future schedule.
