The purposes of the Commercial Cannabis Overlay Districts are to:
(A) Accommodate the processing, retail sale, testing, and secure transportation of cannabis I marijuana products within certain districts within the city limits under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, PA 281 of 2016 (“MMFLA”) as amended, and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018 (“MRTMA”), as amended.
(B) Require concentration of processing, retail sale, testing, and secure transportation of cannabis/ marijuana products within a smaller geographic area that may reduce noise, odor, vehicle traffic congestion, excessive parking needs, and security, fire, and police response.
(C) Promote that neighborhood character is preserved, commercial activities developed and increased, employment opportunities expanded, and positive planned land use developed.
(Ord. 2023-05, passed 8-21-2023)