Staff:
Agenda:
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Ryan Shrimplin, AICP - City Planner
1/23/2023 |
AGENDA REPORT
Cape Girardeau City Council
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23-013
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SUBJECT
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Marijuana Facilities, Medical Marijuana Facilities, and Personal Cultivation of Marijuana.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A public hearing has been scheduled for January 23, 2023, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Code (Chapter 30 of the City's Code of Ordinances) regarding marijuana facilities, medical marijuana facilities, and personal cultivation of marijuana. The first reading of an ordinance approving the amendment is on this agenda as a separate item.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 8, 2022, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment (Amendment 3) legalizing adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes and establishing requirements for marijuana facilities. Pursuant to Amendment 3, the City must amend its zoning regulations to incorporate marijuana facilities. The attached amendment expands the regulations for medical marijuana facilities to also include marijuana facilities (i.e., facilities licensed or certified for both medical and non-medical marijuana). The amendment also provides for personal cultivation of marijuana as authorized by the state laws and regulations. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 23, 2023 to consider the amendment. The first reading of an ordinance approving the amendment is on this agenda as a separate item.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the amendment at its meeting on January 11, 2023 and recommended approval by a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The City Council's public hearing on the amendment was advertised in the Southeast Missourian on January 7, 2023.
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