A. Generally: This section shall apply to adult-use cannabis establishments other than adult-use cannabis dispensaries and adult-use cannabis lounges.
B. Distances shall be measured linearly and shall be the shortest distance between the closest points of the property lines of the places. This requirement shall not be subject to variance. If a boundary line measured touches upon any portion of a parcel or lot, the parcel or lot shall be within the area being identified by the City.
C. Setbacks: No adult-use cannabis establishment may be located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of another adult-use cannabis establishment. Such setback shall be measured from property line to property line. Such distances shall be measured linearly and shall be the shortest distance between the closest points of the property lines of the places. This requirement shall not be subject to variance. If a boundary line measured touches upon any portion of a parcel or lot, the parcel or lot shall be within the area being identified by the city zoning administrator.
D. Perimeter Setbacks: Unless otherwise limited under this chapter, the perimeter setback for an adult-use cannabis establishment shall be the same as that of the zoning district in which it is located.
E. Minimum Yard Requirements: Unless otherwise limited under this chapter, an adult-use cannabis establishment must meet the requirements for the zoning district in which it is located.
F. Exterior Signage:
1. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, all signage shall be limited to one flat wall sign not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area, and one identification sign not to exceed two square feet. This identification sign may only include the adult-use cannabis cultivation center address.
2. Electronic message boards and temporary signs are not permitted.
3. Signs shall not include any realistic or stylized graphical representation of the cannabis plant or its parts, or any realistic or stylized graphical representation of drug paraphernalia, or cartoonish imagery oriented toward youth.
G. Age And Access Limitations: It shall be unlawful for any adult-use cannabis business establishment to allow any person who is not at least twenty one (21) years of age on the premises. Adult-use cannabis business establishment shall not employ anyone under the age of twenty one (21) years.
H. Security And Video Surveillance:
1. The adult-use cannabis business establishment 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. The fence must be adequately secure to prevent unauthorized entry and include gates tied to an access control system.
2. The adult-use cannabis business establishment parking area, cultivation, production, warehousing areas and shipping bays and entrance shall be monitored by video surveillance equipment whose live images can be viewed by adult-use cannabis business establishment staff and continually recorded in a tamper proof format.
3. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location at each entrance to the facility which reads: "These premises are under constant video surveillance."
4. A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location at each entrance to the facility that reads: "Persons under 21 years of age not permitted on these premises."
5. The City shall review the adequacy of lighting, security and video surveillance installations with assistance from the City's Police Chief.
6. The loading of product shall occur within secure enclosed shipping bays and shall not be visible from the exterior of the building.
7. An adult-use cannabis business establishment shall report all criminal activities to all appropriate law enforcement agencies immediately upon discovery.
I. Conduct On Site: Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to engage in the retail sale of medical cannabis or medical cannabis infused products at or on the site of an adult-use cannabis business establishment. (Ord. 7851, 9-28-2022)