For purposes of this chapter, the definitions contained in chapters 69.50 and 69.51A Revised Code Of Washington, and chapter 314-55 WAC apply, unless otherwise stated or defined herein or unless the context clearly requires otherwise. The following additional definitions also apply:
INDOORS: Any location that:
A. Is in a fully enclosed and secure structure that complies with applicable building regulations adopted by the city of Long Beach, including the Washington state building code;
B. Has a complete roof enclosure supported by connecting walls extending from the ground to the roof; and
C. Has a foundation, slab, or equivalent base to which the floor is securely attached.
MARIJUANA BUSINESS: An entity licensed by the Washington state liquor and cannabis board ("WSLCB") to participate in the recreational and/or medical marijuana industries. Following are the main four (4) types of marijuana businesses licensed by the WSLCB:
Marijuana Processor: An entity licensed by the WSLCB to process, package, and label usable marijuana and marijuana infused products for sale at wholesale to a licensed marijuana retailer.
Marijuana Producer: An entity licensed by the WSLCB to plant, grow, and harvest marijuana for sale at wholesale to a licensed marijuana processor.
Marijuana Researcher: An entity licensed by the WSLCB to produce, process, and possess marijuana for the purposes of conducting research on marijuana and marijuana derived drug products.
Marijuana Retailer: An entity licensed by the WSLCB to sell only usable marijuana, marijuana infused products, and marijuana paraphernalia at retail to qualified patients and/or to persons twenty one (21) years of age and older.
MARIJUANA USE: A "marijuana business", as defined herein, and/or a cooperative registered with the WSLCB.
OUTDOORS: Any location that is not "indoors" as defined herein.
PARCEL: A parcel of land for which one legal title exists. Where contiguous legal parcels are under common ownership or control, such legal parcels shall be counted as a single parcel for purposes of this chapter.
PUBLIC PLACE: Any place or property where the general public has unrestricted right of access and that is generally used by the public, including streets, alleys, trails, and sidewalks; buildings and grounds used for school purposes; premises where goods and services are offered to the public for retail sale; public buildings; public meeting halls; lobbies, halls, and dining rooms of hotels which are open to and are generally used by the public and to which the public is permitted to have unrestricted access; restaurants, theaters, stores, garages, and filling stations which are open to and are generally used by the public and to which the public is permitted to have unrestricted access; buses and other public conveyances of all kinds and character, and the depots, stops, and waiting rooms used in conjunction therewith which are open to unrestricted use and access by the public; publicly owned beaches, parks, or playgrounds; and all other places of like or similar nature to which the general public has unrestricted right of access and which are generally used by the public.
SENSITIVE LAND USES: A land use to be protected by distance and/or other means from the potential and actual impacts of marijuana related uses. For purposes of this chapter, the following are considered sensitive land uses: elementary school; secondary school; playground; childcare center; library; public park; public transit center; church; game arcade; amusement; recreation center or facility; residential treatment facility; or juvenile group home. Those sensitive land uses are defined in WAC 314-55-010 or as follows:
Amusement: An entertainment venue catering to families and/or to children. Examples include, and are not limited to, movie theaters, miniature golf courses, golf courses, horse ride rentals, go-cart tracks, and skateboard parks.
Arcade: An entertainment venue featuring primarily video games, simulators, and/or other amusement devices, where persons under twenty one (21) years of age are not restricted.
Childcare Center: Supplementing the definition in WAC 213-55-010(4), childcare center also includes a nursery school or preschool, meaning a school for children who are not old enough to attend kindergarten.
Church: A property, structure, leased portion of a structure, or facility used primarily for religious worship and related religious activities.
Juvenile Group Home: A facility providing sheltered care for those with special needs and who are under twenty one (21) years of age.
Residential Treatment Facility: A facility providing for treatment of drug and alcohol dependency. Also called a rehabilitation or "rehab" center. (Ord. 931, 10-3-2016)