It is the purpose and intent of the city council to implement state law by regulating the cultivation of cannabis and implement strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the city. This chapter prohibits the cultivation of cannabis anywhere in the city, unless performed by a permitted cannabis business in accordance with chapter 5.150 or in a private residence in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A violation of this prohibition is subject to increased administrative penalties in recognition of the high value of cannabis plants, which can be several thousands of dollars each, and the desired punitive effect required to deter future violations.
The regulations in this chapter do not interfere with any person's right to obtain and use cannabis as authorized under state law, nor do they criminalize the possession of cannabis. It is neither the intent nor the effect of this chapter to condone or legitimize the illegal use, consumption, or cultivation of cannabis under federal, state, or local law. (Ord. 2018-0009 § 3; Ord. 2017-0047 § 1)