Marijuana-Related Uses

The city’s marijuana code permits multiple types of medical- and recreational-marijuana-related uses, subject to licensing standards (Chapter 56). It defines four types of “medical marijuana establishment”: “medical marijuana center,” “medical marijuana-infused product manufacturer,” “medical marijuana testing facility,” and “optional premises cultivation operation” (§56-235). And it defines four types of “retail marijuana establishment”: “retail marijuana cultivation facility,” “retail marijuana products manufacturing facility,” “retail marijuana store,” and “marijuana testing facility” (§56-262).

Its licensing standards for retail marijuana and medical marijuana establishments address zoning use permissions; separation from residential districts and properties, other marijuana-related uses, day cares, and schools or hospitals; maximum number of marijuana stores and centers; size limitations; co-location restrictions; enclosure requirements; manager registration; hours of operation; use of pesticides; ventilation; wastewater; off-premises storage; reporting; responsiveness to city contact; and signs and advertising (§56-241 & §56-269).