Medical marijuana dispensaries are hereby allowed within the municipal boundaries of the city upon compliance with § 5-151, issuance of a retail medical marijuana dispensary business license and the following additional provisions.
1. A medical marijuana dispensary shall only be located within one of the following zoning districts.
a. C-1 General Commercial, upon approval of the Board of Adjustments; and
b. C-3 Planned Commercial.
2. Medical marijuana dispensary business licenses shall not be granted to any applicant where the proposed location would be located within 1,000 feet of any public or private school.
3. Condition of operation.
a. Buildings where medical marijuana is stored or dispensed must be equipped with ventilation/air nitration systems so that no odors are detectable off premises.
b. The retail establishment must maintain a valid sales tax permit issued by the state.
c. No on-premises use of marijuana or its derivatives shall be allowed.
d. Any violations of this section will result in the revocation of the retail medical marijuana business license.
4. There shall be a business license fee of $750 and an annual renewal fee of $500. The annual business license will expire on June 30 and shall be renewed prior to July 1 each year. Failure to renew by July 1 will result in a penalty fee of $250 and shall require re-inspection as required herein.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 9-9-2019)