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Council keeps cannabis ordinance hearing open; staff to study permit workload and buffer distances
Summary
Council members left a public forum on a proposed cannabis ordinance open for further comment and asked staff to map permitting workload and consider buffer distances from sensitive sites; staff discussed possible 200–250-foot and 800-foot buffers and the need to coordinate departmental review.
The council confirmed that a public hearing on a proposed cannabis ordinance would remain open while staff works to finalize enforcement and permitting details. "This is more of a public forum for the community to speak out in regards to the cannabis ordinance," the chair said, and the council scheduled a fuller review of enforcement and permit processes for a future meeting.
City staff said departments will need to coordinate to process applications and that the amount of staff time will depend on the number of retailers. Participants mentioned different buffer distances under consideration — staff and council referenced figures including 800 feet and smaller ranges like 200–250 feet from day cares, parks, and similar sites — and said those parameters will be clarified during the staff-led review. The council also noted the draft ordinance assumes no municipal retail outlet under the current language.
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