A. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this section to allow, in certain cases and subject to specific zoning restrictions and development and operational standards, the operation of delivery only medical marijuana retail facilities and to regulate such operations for the protection of the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.
B. Zoning Restrictions:
1. Use is permitted in the Light Industrial (I-L) Zone and Industrial (I) Zone.
2. Marijuana cultivation is not permitted.
3. Delivery only medical marijuana retail businesses shall not be located: Within five hundred (500) feet of any existing or planned public, private, or parochial schools, elementary schools, middle schools, or high schools located either inside or outside of the city limits. As used in this section, "existing" means existing at the time the permit application is submitted. "Planned" means property designated on the general plan of the city for such use, or other official planning documents of the city, or property owned or leased by the city for such use.
C. Parking requirements. One parking space for each employee during the shift of maximum employment, plus one parking space for each vehicle used in conjunction with the use is required.
D. Fencing and/or security gates. A fence that is a minimum height of seven feet, subject to the standards for fencing in industrial zones defined in Section 17.36.070, along with gates to secure the business and prevent public access shall be required.
E. Signage. All signage is subject to the requirements as defined in Chapter 17.48.
F. Other Delivery only medical marijuana retail standards. Delivery only medical marijuana retail establishments must also meet all requirements of Chapter 5.66 - Regulations and Requirements for Cannabis Businesses Permitted to Operate Under California State Law. (Ord. 2023-13 § 5, 2023)