(a) Unless suspended or revoked, the term and renewal of a permit shall be governed by this chapter. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for one year.
(b) Applications for renewal of a permit shall be processed in accordance with the procedures governing initial applications as specified in this chapter. Complete applications for renewal shall be made at least forty-five calendar days before the annual expiration of the permit, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee, as established by a resolution of the city council. Applications for renewal made less than forty-five days before the annual expiration date shall not stay the annual expiration date of the permit, and in addition to satisfying all other criteria for renewal, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate good cause for failing to timely renew his/her application. The director shall have the sole discretion to determine whether such good cause is demonstrated. If a permit expires without being renewed, the holder of the expired permit must apply for a new permit by complying with all requirements of this chapter applicable to an original application for a permit.
(c) No more than six medical marijuana cooperatives or collectives shall be permitted to operate in the city at any one time.
(Ord. 09-983 § 2, 2010)