A. Parking: The adult-use cannabis dispensing organization shall have a minimum of seventy five (75) parking spaces. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the parking area shall meet all requirements for off-street parking and loading. Parking shall be located in an area which is visible from a public road that is accessible to the public. It may not be screened from the roadway with vegetation, fencing or other obstructions, but such may be allowed with the presentation of evidence of a safety or security need. Parking areas shall be well lit and monitored by video surveillance equipment whose live images can be viewed by adult-use cannabis dispensing organization staff and continually recorded in a tamper proof format.
B. Exterior Display: No adult-use cannabis dispensing organization shall be maintained or operated in a manner that causes, creates or allows the public viewing of medical cannabis, cannabis infused products, cannabis paraphernalia or similar products from any sidewalk, public or private right-of-way, or any property other than the lot on which the dispensary is located. No portion of the exterior of the dispensary shall utilize or contain any flashing lights, search lights, spotlights, or any similar lighting system.
C. Exterior Signage:
1. All exterior signs shall conform to the provisions set forth in Sign Code of the Alton Municipal Code. Exterior signs of the dispensary building shall not obstruct the entrance or windows of the dispensary.
2. Temporary signs are not permitted.
3. Signs shall not include any realistic or stylized graphical representation of the cannabis plant or its parts, smoke, any realistic or stylized graphical representation of drug paraphernalia, or cartoonish imagery oriented toward youth.
4. A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near all dispensary entrances and shall include the following language: "Persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from entering." The required text shall be no larger than one inch (1") in height.
D. Drug Paraphernalia Sales: Adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations that display or sell drug paraphernalia shall do so in compliance with the Illinois Drug Paraphernalia Control Act (720 ILCS 600/1 et seq.), the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), and the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (410 ILCS 705/).
E. Hours Of Operation:
1. Adult-use cannabis dispensing organization shall operate only between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and eleven o’clock (11:00) P.M.
2. Adult-use cannabis lounges shall operate only between the hours of twelve o’clock (12:00) P.M. and twelve o’clock (12:00) A.M.
F. Age And Access Limitations: It shall be unlawful for any adult-use cannabis dispensing organization to allow any person who is not at least twenty one (21) years of age on the premises. Adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations shall not employ anyone under the age of twenty one (21) years.
G. Security And Video Surveillance:
1. The adult-use cannabis dispensing organization shall be an enclosed, locked facility and shall provide and maintain adequate security on the premises, including lighting, video surveillance and alarms reasonably designed to ensure the safety of persons and to protect the premises from theft.
2. The dispensary parking area, client entrance, sales area, back room, storage areas, and delivery bay and entrance shall be monitored by video surveillance equipment whose live images can be viewed by dispensary staff and continually recorded in a tamper proof format.
3. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location which includes the following language: "These premises are under constant video surveillance."
4. The Planning and Zoning Department shall review the adequacy of lighting, security and video surveillance installations with assistance from the City's Police Department.
5. Adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations shall report all criminal activities to all appropriate law enforcement agencies immediately upon discovery.
6. Deliveries shall occur during normal business hours within a secure enclosed delivery bay. No delivery shall be visible from the exterior of the building.
H. Conduct On Site:
1. Residential Co-Location: No person shall reside in or permit any person to reside in a dispensary or on the property of same.
2. Drive-Through Services: Drive-thru services shall be permitted in the context of site plan approval by the City.
3. Outdoor Seating: Outdoor seating shall be prohibited.
4. Loitering: Loitering is prohibited on dispensary property.
5. Smoking And Use Of Cannabis Products: It shall be prohibited to smoke, inhale, or consume cannabis products at an adult-use or medical adult-use cannabis dispensing organization. A sign, at least eight and a half inches by eleven inches (8.5“ x 11"), shall be posted inside the public waiting room, limited access area, and the restricted access area of the dispensary in a conspicuous place and visible to a client and shall include the following language: "Smoking, eating, drinking or other forms of consumption of cannabis products is prohibited within this dispensary area." An adult-use cannabis dispensing organization may have an adult-use cannabis lounge located adjacent to the licensed adult-use cannabis dispensing organization, with the limitations provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 7851, 9-28-2022)