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Consider scheduling a special public hearing for August 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) to regulate non-commercial cultivation of cannabis for personal and caregiver uses in all zones that allow a residence as a primary use
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider scheduling a special public hearing for August 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) to regulate non-commercial cultivation of cannabis for personal and caregiver uses in all zones that allow a residence as a primary use.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In 2016, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to develop draft regulations for addressing both personal/caregiver cannabis cultivation and the aspects of potential commercial cannabis businesses. These draft regulations are to reflect the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA), the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) and the Trailer Bill (SB 94) all of which allow local jurisdictions to further regulate cannabis. The only exception is that per AUMA, local jurisdictions cannot prohibit indoor personal cultivation of up to six plants inside a private residence or inside an accessory structure to a private residence.
The County's current interim urgency ordinance addresses personal cultivation as defined by MCRSA and AUMA; as well as commercial cultivation. Because of the complexity of the range of cannabis issues that need to be addressed in their totality, staff will be bringing forward proposed regulations for personal use at the August 29 meeting. The Planning Commission has made their formal recommendation on personal cannabis but is still evaluating recommendations on commercial cannabis. Staff anticipates receiving a final recommenda...
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