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7.A. - Page 60 <br /> ATTACHN�NT 3 <br /> 5.b. ZON/NG ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO BAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA <br /> DISTR/BUTION FACILITIES <br /> Planning Manager Ekas gave the following presentation: <br /> Zoning Amendment Regulation Medical Marijuana Facilities <br /> Overview <br /> ❑ December 14, 2009: Medical Marijuana Moratorium <br /> ❑ January 25, 2010: Extension of Moratorium <br /> ❑ December 10, 2011: Moratorium Expires <br /> ❑ Initiate Zoning Code Amendment to regulate Medical Marijuana Facilities <br /> Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment <br /> ❑ Adoption of Article 59 would prohibit medical marijuana distribution facilities for <br /> the following reasons <br /> ■ Uncertainty between state and federal efforts <br /> ■ Potential law enforcement-related problems related to medical marijuana <br /> facilities <br /> ■ Potential land use concerns related to medical marijuana facilities <br /> ■ Staff costs in order to ensure facilities meet state and city requirements <br /> Legal Assessment <br /> ❑ Potential conflict between federal criminal law and state criminal law <br /> ❑ Legal distinction between collectives and dispensaries <br /> ❑ Authority allowing cities to regulate medical marijuana facilities as a land use <br /> ❑ Local regulatory developments <br /> ❑ Law enforcement and public safety considerations <br /> ❑ Planning and land use considerations <br /> Land Use Compatibility <br /> ❑ Land use compatibility <br /> ■ Scenario 1: Min. state location requirements <br /> ■ Scenario 2: Enhanced buffers with residential and mixed use restrictions <br /> Administration <br /> ❑ Use permit process <br /> ❑ Joint review by the zoning administrator and chief of police and possibly a third <br /> staff inember <br /> ❑ Staff interaction with other municipalities <br /> ❑ Other options available to individuals <br /> Options available now <br /> ❑ Redwood City residents who qualify for medical marijuana and possess a card <br /> may at this time: <br /> ■ Grow for personal use <br /> ■ Utilize a delivery service <br /> ■ Join a collective in another city <br /> Page 8 of 16 <br />