A. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this chapter, the city shall not issue a new storefront cannabis dispensary permit if there are 40 or more valid storefront cannabis dispensary permits at the time an application is submitted.
B. Whenever the number of valid storefront cannabis dispensary permits is less than 40, the city manager may issue an available permit through a process that is established by city council resolution. The process must, at a minimum, be consistent with this code and may:
1. Evaluate whether applicants will be able to successfully submit a complete application for a storefront cannabis dispensary permit;
2. Evaluate whether applicants will be able to successfully operate a storefront cannabis dispensary; and
3. Utilize criteria reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 2020-0035 § 1; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)