Adult use and medical cannabis dispensing organizations shall be permitted as special uses and shall meet the following provisions:
(A) Submission requirements and criteria.
(1) An accurately dimensioned site plan indicating buildings, building entrances, parking, sidewalks, adjacent streets and immediately surrounding uses. The site plan shall include a statement that the location of the cannabis dispensing organization is not in violation of the distance requirements set forth in this section.
(2) A floor plan of the interior of the facility indicating the principal uses on the floor plan, including retail areas and storage areas.
(3) A plan for disposal of any cannabis or byproducts.
(4) A plan for ventilation of the dispensing organization that describes the ventilation systems that will be used to prevent any odor of cannabis off the premises of the business.
(5) A security plan that includes facility access controls, surveillance systems, on-site security personnel, and other security measures required by state or local regulations. Security arrangements must deter and prevent unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis or cannabis products and the theft of cannabis or cannabis products, and ensure the safety of employees and customers, as well as the surrounding area, and include no less than the minimum security and lighting measures required by state law. The security plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police.
(6) A proposed plan of operations. The proposed plan of operations of the dispensing organization must demonstrate the intent of the organization to operate in full compliance with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and/or Medical Cannabis Act, as applicable.
(7) A signage plan shall be submitted. The proposed signage plan shall comply with the following standards. No sign shall contain any logo, name, wording, statement or illustration that is:
(a) False or misleading;
(b) Promotes the overconsumption of cannabis;
(c) Displays cannabis;
(d) Shows someone under 21 consuming cannabis;
(e) Includes the image of the cannabis leaf or bud;
(f) Includes any image that is likely to appeal to minors; or
(g) Contains any slang or colloquial term for cannabis or cannabis paraphernalia.
(8) A parking and/or traffic study may also be requested to determine parking adequacy or traffic circulation.
(9) Exterior appearance. The exterior appearance of the building of a dispensing organization shall be compatible with commercial structures already constructed or under construction within the immediate neighborhood, to ensure against blight, deterioration, or substantial diminishment or impairment of property values in the vicinity.
(10) Performance standards. All uses shall provide evidence of conformity to the performance standards for noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, fire hazard and other objectionable influences established by the State of Illinois and administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the United States of America and administered by the federal environmental agency, and any ordinance of DuPage County or the Village of Carol Stream.
(11) Location.
(a) A dispensing organization shall not be located within a 1,500 foot radius of any other dispensing organization located within or outside the village, or be located within 100 feet of any place of worship, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children, or any military or naval station within or outside the village.
(b) A dispensing organization shall not contain a drive up service window.
(12) Exterior lighting. Lighting shall illuminate the exterior of the building and all entrances and exits to the facility. Exterior lighting shall be one foot-candle and shall remain on until at least one hour after the closing of the dispensing organization. In addition, all exterior lighting shall be inwardly directed so that no direct lighting is cast off-premises.
(13) Entrance. A dispensing organization may have more than one means of egress from the interior so as to meet building codes and public safety concerns; however, it shall have a single secure public entrance and shall implement appropriate security measures to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis and unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis. The entrance shall be located and maintained clear of any barriers, landscaping and similar obstructions that may block the view so that the entrance and pedestrian access is clearly visible from the public street, sidewalk and parking area.
(14) Cannabis paraphernalia and product display. No cannabis or paraphernalia shall be displayed or kept in a dispensing organization so as to be visible from outside the premises.
(15) On-site use prohibited. No cannabis shall be smoked, eaten or otherwise consumed or ingested within any dispensing organization.
(16) Other standards.
(a) All dispensing organizations shall abide by all other applicable state and village regulations and requirements. Facility may not conduct any sales or distribution of cannabis other than as authorized by the Act, and shall obtain and maintain at all times valid licensing, certification, and/or accreditation by appropriate, local, state and national bodies charged with the regulation of adult-use or medical cannabis business establishments and shall adhere to all governing local, state and national codes and regulations.
(b) Principal use. The cannabis dispensing organization is allowed as a principal use only and not allowed as an accessory use or temporary use as defined within the Unified Development Ordinance.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021; Ord. 2023-01-01, passed 1-16-2023)