1. Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Planning and Land Development Regulation Board
September 19, 2017
Planning Department

2. Senate Bill 8-A Clears Hurdles
Senate Bill 8-A Passes June 2017
Supercedes previous direction and rules. This issue is likely to be dynamic and fluid, with more changes in the future.

3. Senate Bill 8-A Regulation of Facilities
Facilities cannot be within 500 feet of public or private schools.
Enclosed structure.
Florida Building Code and Fire Code applies.
Hours of operation 7 am to 9 pm.
No visible advertising from street.
Dusk to dawn lighting.
Alarm system and motion detector on unit openings,
along with a secure room or vault.
Senate Bill 8-A Regulation of Facilities
On the ground.

4. Preemption Language in 8-A
The City cannot ban a MMTC growing or processing facility.
The City can ban MMTC dispensaries; however,
If the City chooses not to ban MMTC dispensaries then the City cannot be more restrictive than it currently regulates pharmacies.
Choice SB -8A offers.

5. Two Types of Pharmacy Sales
Retail with Pharmacy
Pharmacy (stand alone)
Winn Dixie
Publix
CVS
Walgreens
Palm Coast Pharmacy
Home Care Pharmacy
Pinnacle Pharmacy
Palm Coast – Town Center City Centre
Choice SB -8A offers.

6. COM-1 COM-2 OFC-2 OFC-1 MPDS COM-3
Where does the City of Palm Coast Allow Retail w/ Pharmacies & Pharmacies?
COM-1
COM-2
OFC-2
OFC-1
MPDS
COM-3
Expands medical condition, and use potential. Many different forms and methods.

7. Current Retail / Pharmacy
Locations
11 in COM-2
2 in Office -1
1 in Office -2
4 in MPDs
5 pharmacies that would be characterized as drug stores. 1 –ofc-1, 2-ofc-2, 1-com-2, mpd.

8. Dispensary Images in FL

9. OPTIONS Ban MMTC Dispensary locations.
Maintain the status quo & allow w/ current standards.
Amend the LDC to define pharmacy as allowed within specific districts in the Zoning table.
Extend the Moratorium.

10. COUNCIL DIRECTION
Amend the LDC to define pharmacy as allowed within specific districts in the Zoning table with the intention of excluding this use within Neighborhood Commercial (COM-1).

11. RATIONALE
Much of the City’s COM-1 is located interior to neighborhoods.
COM-1 is intended for daily neighborhood needs.
Preference for use to be located in larger, more accessible & visible locations.
No pharmacies located in COM-1; therefore – no grandfathering issues.

12. PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Defines Pharmacy & defines Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC).
Allows use in COM-2 & COM-3 and OFC- 1 and OFC-2.
Use specifically excluded from COM-1.
Use allowed in MPDs if pharmacy use is specified.

13. Current Status
Medical Marijuana related activity in City is under a moratorium pending this Ordinance.
Scheduled for City Council readings on October 3rd and October 17th.

14. THANK YOU
Questions?