Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205, 1206, AND 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO MARIJUANA FACILITIES.
Brief Description: A proposed ordinance to establish a permanent ban on marijuana facilities within the City of Hudson.
Body
Legislative History
Ord. 16-146 - Adopted a Moratorium on Applications for and Granting of Zoning Certificates for Buildings, Structures, etc. for Medical Marijuana; 9/6/2016
Ord. 17-99 - Amending 1206.01 and 1213.02 of the Planning and Zoning Code; 10/3/2017
Res. 23-166 - Declaring 12-Month Moratorium; passed 12/12/2023.
Ord. 23-154 - Amending Chapter 1205 and 1206 Relative to Regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors and Marijuana Facilities; 4/9/2024
Res. 24-150- Declaring 3-Month Moratorium; passed 12/3/2024, effective 1/2/25.
Purpose & Explanation
Based on Council discussion, an LDC amendment request to establish a permanent prohibition has been prepared for Council consideration. Applicable text would be incorporated within the use standards of 1206 and the current text referencing such uses within District 9 would be removed.
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 14, 2025, reviewed the proposal, and forwarded a recommendation to approve the amendment subject to the attached revision to incorporate the LDCs existing prohibition regarding medical marijuana into a single regulation capturing both medical and recreational. Community Development and Solicitors office had proposed the revision to streamline the LDC references.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council receive the recommendation from the Planning Commission, conduct a public hearing, and then consider final action on the proposed amendment.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director