To protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Artesia’s residents and visitors, all cannabis retail establishments, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and distribution, shall be prohibited within the city’s established special districts and locations as follows:
A. Artesia Arts and Cultural District: The Artesia Arts and Cultural District is generally bounded by Texas Avenue on the north, Richardson Avenue on the south, 1st Street on the east, and 7th Street on the west. The city and community leaders are careful to consider potential impacts to the Artesia Arts and Cultural District and strive to honor the community’s past efforts to preserve its historic character, as well as acknowledge how its character contributes to the economic and cultural welfare of the city. Additionally, many of Artesia’s major landmarks and murals which draw much of the city’s tourism are located in the Artesia Arts and Cultural District. Boundaries of the Artesia Arts and Cultural District are subject to change; therefore, it is the responsibility of the applicant for a cannabis regulatory permit to verify the site location for a proposed cannabis establishment prior to applying for a regulatory permit. (Ord. O-1089, 9-14-2021)