October 14, 2014 Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
Presentation Outline History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing
History of Staff Workgroup Focus of Workgroup – Zoning, Human Resources Issues and Public Consumption Staff Workgroup - County Attorney’s Office, Zoning, Health Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, & Drug Free Office Met with law enforcement Reviewed County Zoning Regulations
History of Staff Workgroup Reviewed other local ordinances and County’s Pain Management Clinic Ordinance Two work sessions with BCC on June 3 rd and July 29 th Work session at Local Planning Agency/ Planning & Zoning Commission on August 21 st Staff presentations to ETC, International Drive Mass Transit & Improvement District & International Drive Chamber of Commerce
History of Staff Workgroup Public hearing at Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning Commission on September 18 th Disapprove ordinance Inconsistent with comprehensive plan Recommended moratorium
Compassionate Medical Use Act of 2014 known as “Charlotte’s Web” Constitutional Amendment on Medical Marijuana Legislation & Constitutional Amendment
Compassionate Medical Use Act of 2014 known as “Charlotte’s Web” Constitutional Amendment on Medical Marijuana Legislation & Constitutional Amendment
History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing Presentation Outline
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Ballot Title: “Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions” (Amendment 2) Medical use of marijuana for debilitating diseases or other conditions Physicians issue certification for use Caregivers may assist in medical use of marijuana Department of Health (DOH) will register and regulate Medical Marijuana Treatment Cente rs
Ballot Title: “Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions” (Amendment 2) DOH will issue identification cards to patients Does not require accommodation of smoking in public places On-site accommodation not required Proposed Constitutional Amendment
History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing Presentation Outline
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Definitions Proposed in Chapter 38 Prohibit Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC) as “home occupation” and exclude from definition of “clinic” Add definition for MMTC as it appears in Amendment 2 Update definition and map of “Tourism District”
Zoning District Industrial 2/3 and Industrial 4 Zoning with conditions MMTCs limited to Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4 zoned areas as they exist on adoption date of ordinance Conditions: Separation Distance – 1,500 feet Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Schools and parks Daycare center or home Religious institution Residential dwelling unit and residential zoning Except as otherwise provided in state law Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4
Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4 with 1500’ Buffer
Ind. 2/3 & Ind ’ Buffer (Highlighted Areas)
Conditions (continued) : Parking on site – no queuing No loitering No drive thru No on-site consumption of alcohol or medical marijuana Restriction of hours Monday – Friday 7am-7pm Saturday and Sunday 7am – 12 noon Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Conditions (continued): Regulate building color and signage No personal advertising Security measures Prohibited in “Tourism District” Prohibited within one mile east of Universal Boulevard Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Tourism District with 1 mile Universal Blvd. Buffer Insert Tourism District map here
Option – County-wide applicability Under Charter, ordinance effective within municipality if it does not maintain an ordinance covering same subject matter, activity, or conduct as county ordinance Proposed Zoning Ordinance
History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing Presentation Outline
October 14 th – First public hearing before the BCC November 4 th – Referendum November 11 th - Second public hearing before the BCC (if Amendment 2 passes) January 6, 2015 – Effective date of Amendment 2 (if passed) Timeline
History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing Presentation Outline
October 14, 2014 Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4 with 1000’ Buffer
Ind. 2/3 & Ind ’ Buffer (Highlighted Areas)