(a) The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical marijuana shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts within the City of Strongsville.
(b) Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or limit research related to marijuana conducted at a state university, academic medical center, or private research and development organization as part of a research protocol approved by an institutional review board or equivalent entity.
(c) Use of property in violation of Section 1242.14(a) has been determined to be and shall constitute a nuisance per se.
(d) In addition to other penalties provided by law, including but not limited to those set out in this Chapter, the Law Department shall be authorized to institute civil proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this Section; for monetary damages arising from violations of this Section; and to take all actions necessary to secure enforcement of any injunction and collect upon any damage award, judgment, or fine in contempt levied in relation to a violation of this Section.
(Ord. 2017-139. Passed 11-6-17.)
(Ord. 2017-139. Passed 11-6-17.)