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 at the February 24th Council Workshop, 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.
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 review the draft amendment and provide applicable direction prior to conducting a first reading and referral to the Planning Commission.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director