(A) A valid marihuana facility operating permit may be renewed on an annual basis by a renewal application upon a form provided by the City and payment of the annual application and permit fee. An application to renew a marihuana facility operating permit shall be filed no sooner than 90 days and at least 60 days prior to the date of its expiration. The failure to timely file for renewal is sufficient grounds to deny renewal of a permit to operate a medical marihuana facility in the City and is not subject to appeal.
(B) Prior to the issuance of a renewed marihuana facility permit by the City, the premises shall be inspected to assure that site and operations are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(C) In determining whether to grant a renewal of a permit, the City Clerk or City Manager will evaluate the permit holder's compliance with the statements provided with its initial application and submission with its request for renewal of the following information:
(1) The facility's staffing plan which describes the actual number of employees, including the number and type of jobs that the facility has created, and the amount and type of compensation (including benefits) paid for such jobs;
(2) An explanation, with supporting factual data, of the economic benefits to the City and the job creation for local residents achieved by the facility, results of efforts for community outreach, education plans, and worker training programs;
(3) A statement that the facility is not in default to the City for any property tax, special assessment, utility charges, fines, fees or other financial obligation owed to the City;
(4) A statement that the hiring and public accommodation practices of the facility conform to state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
(D) If a licensee demonstrates compliance with the requirements for renewal of an operating permit, the City Clerk shall renew the existing permit for a period of one year, on the condition that the state operating license for the facility is renewed.
(Ord. 749-10-19, passed 10-7-19)