Title
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 12 MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING FOR FILING AND CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MARIJUANA RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Brief Description: Proposed resolution to establish a moratorium regarding marijuana related activities while the State of Ohio establishes applicable regulations.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Issue Two regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana recently passed in the November 7, 2023 statewide election. The proposed resolution would establish a moratorium upon the acceptance for filing and consideration, review and approval of all new applications for marijuana related activities in the City of Hudson for a period of 12 months from the date of enactment of this Resolution.
The City of Hudson adopted a time specific moratorium in 2016 (16-146) in response to the state medical marijuana law adoption. The City of Hudson then adopted a Land Development Code Amendment prohibiting medical marijuana facilities (17-99, October 3, 2017).
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?
X Yes To allow for the moratorium to take effect on December 12, 2023.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council review the proposed moratorium and proceed with action on December 12, 2023.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director