A. The purpose of this article is to expressly prohibit the establishment of commercial cannabis uses in the City.
B. The City Council finds that prohibitions on commercial cannabis activity are necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. The prohibition of such uses is within the authority conferred upon the City Council by State law and is an exercise of its police powers to enact and enforce regulations for the public health, safety and welfare of the City. (Ord. 17-O-2734, eff. 9-8-2017)