(a) Findings. In addition to findings required by either Chapter 85.06 (Conditional Use Permit / Minor Use Permit) or Chapter 85.08 (Site Plan Permits), no permit listed in Table 84-19 (Permit Requirements for Industrial Hemp) for industrial hemp cultivation shall be approved unless the following findings are made:
(1) The outdoor cultivation proposal includes adequate quality control measures to ensure cultivation meets State and County regulatory standards.
(2) The outdoor cultivation proposal includes adequate measures that minimize use of water for cultivation on the lot.
(3) The outdoor cultivation proposal includes adequate measures that address indirect harms that may be associated with industrial hemp activities, including restricting access to minors and ensuring that industrial hemp is obtained from and supplied only to other permitted and/or licensed sources.
(4) The issuance of an industrial hemp permit will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
(b) Manufacturing Findings. In addition to findings required by Chapter 85.06 (Conditional Use Permit / Minor Use Permit), no permit listed in Table 84-19 (Permit Requirements for Industrial Hemp) for an industrial hemp manufacturing facility shall be approved unless the following findings are made:
(1) The proposed industrial hemp manufacturing facility complies with all the requirements of the State and County for the manufacturing of industrial hemp.
(2) The proposed industrial hemp manufacturing facility does not pose a significant threat to the public or to neighboring uses from explosion or from the release of harmful gasses, liquids, or substances.
(3) The proposed industrial hemp manufacturing facility includes adequate quality control measures to ensure hemp manufactured at the facility meets industry standards and a documented employee safety training program.
(4) The proposed industrial hemp manufacturing facility includes adequate measures that address indirect harms that may be associated with industrial hemp activities, including restricting access to minors and ensuring that industrial hemp and industrial hemp products are obtained from and supplied only to other permitted and/or licensed sources.
(Ord. 4444, passed - -2022)