(a) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter or section to the contrary, any conditional use permit application for a medical marijuana dispensary shall be heard by the Planning Commission and, if approved, shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance. Subsequent renewal of the conditional use permit may be made administratively by the Director if no significant modifications to the conditions of the permit have been proposed and no violations have been determined. Violations may include, for example, legitimate loitering complaints, excessive police calls to the immediate vicinity, noise complaints, non-compliance with the terms of the conditional use permit, or non-compliance with other applicable state or local regulation. The licensee shall have a reasonable opportunity and time to cure the complaint or possible non-compliance as defined in this section before being subject to revocation or suspension.
(b) Determination of administrative renewal is at the discretion of the Director. Renewal applications must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to expiration of permit. The conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary is non-transferable.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter or section to the contrary, any conditional use permit granted for a medical marijuana dispensary may be revoked by the Planning Commission after referral to the Planning Commission by the Director and after a public hearing on whether violations have occurred or the spirit and intent of the conditional use permit has not been met. Notice of such hearing shall be sent to the licensee and to others listed on the application. (Ord. 2018-019. Passed 3-19-18.)