(A) Where allowed. Temporary cannabis events are allowed:
(1) On the premises of a licensed commercial cannabis use;
(2) On private property without a licensed commercial cannabis use in any non-residential zoning district; and
(3) Within a city facility or other public property in any zoning district.
(B) Required approvals.
(1) A temporary cannabis event requires city approval of a temporary cannabis event permit.
(2) A temporary cannabis event may require state approval of a temporary cannabis event license.
(3) Outdoor events on a city street or other public property also require a city-approved special event permit under Municipal Code Chapter 96 (Parades and Assemblies).
(4) A temporary cannabis event is not permitted unless the applicant obtains all required city and state approvals prior to the event.
(C) Event standards.
(1) Compliance with state law. A temporary cannabis event must comply with 16 CCR 5601 (Temporary Cannabis Event License) and other applicable state laws and regulations.
(2) Age. A temporary cannabis event is limited to persons 21 years of age and older.
(3) Duration. The maximum duration of a temporary cannabis event is four consecutive days.
(4) Frequency. No more than six temporary cannabis event permits may be issued for the same location per calendar year.
(D) Temporary Cannabis Event Permit.
(1) Review authority. The City Manager takes action on all temporary cannabis event permit applications.
(2) Application submittal and review.
(a) Applications for a temporary cannabis event permit must be made in writing using an official city form and accompanied by all required fees, information, and materials.
(b) Applications must be submitted to the city at least 30 days prior to the proposed event.
(c) The city will review applications for completeness and to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
(3) Findings for approval. To approve a temporary cannabis event permit, the City Manager must make all of the following findings:
(a) The temporary cannabis event will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
(b) The temporary cannabis event will not create substantial adverse impacts on adjoining properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the community in general.
(c) The size and configuration of the facility/location is adequate and appropriate to accommodate the temporary cannabis event.
(d) Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic generated by the temporary cannabis event will be available, either on-site, or at alternate locations acceptable to the City Manager.
(4) Conditions of approval. The City Manager may attach conditions to a temporary cannabis event permit as needed to mitigate potential impacts and ensure compliance with any applicable requirement or regulation.
(5) Revoked permits. If a temporary cannabis event permit is revoked for any reason, the event applicant or any business owner identified in the temporary cannabis event permit application may not apply for a new temporary cannabis event permit for 24 months.
(Ord. 933-C.S., passed 7-19-22)