(a) Upon change of ownership of any approved marihuana establishment, the Community Development Director shall require the owner and licensee to provide information in writing to demonstrate any physical or operational characteristics that are proposed to be altered under the new owner, or a statement in writing that no physical or operational changes are proposed.
(b) If changes to the approved site plan are proposed, a site plan prepared according to the requirements of Chapter 1276 shall be submitted that shows any proposed changes to the site plan.
(c) The proposed new owner shall provide proof of licensing by the State of Michigan for the approved marihuana establishment.
(d) The Community Development Director shall determine whether the change in ownership and any proposed changes in the approved site plan, shall require a public hearing and approval by the Planning Commission as required by Section 1290.09(c) herein.
(e) The Community Development Director may, at his or her discretion, approve the proposed change in ownership, and any changes proposed to the site plan, without a public hearing.
(f) In no case shall an approved marihuana establishment be approved or used for a different type of marihuana establishment except in accordance with all requirements and procedures of this Chapter 1290.
(g) A change of location of a marihuana establishment after licensure requires a new license according to the requirements of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, M.C.L.A. §§ 333.27951 et seq., as amended (MRTMA) and Rules. A change of location of a marihuana establishment after licensure, or a change of licensee at a location previously approved as a marihuana establishment, requires application for approval as a special land use by the City according to the requirements of this Chapter 1290.
(Ord. 549. Passed 1-5-21.)