Cannabis land uses must comply with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations at the County, State, and Federal level, as specified throughout this article. The State has recognized that statewide legalization of cannabis activities is not in alignment with federal cannabis laws; the County defers to the State in this regard, recognizing that consistency with federal cannabis laws is not currently possible. The regulations below are a non-exclusive list of other County Code sections that contain regulations specific to cannabis activities.
A. Title 8 (Land Development) Chapter 2 (Zoning Regulations) – The Zoning Regulations establish land use districts, controls on land uses, and development standards. The Cannabis Land Use Ordinance applies these regulations, as appropriate, to identified cannabis use types. Unless otherwise specified, the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance is intended to establish additional regulations applicable to all cannabis use types. Where the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance is silent on an issue that is otherwise addressed elsewhere in the Zoning Regulations, the Zoning Regulations shall apply. Where a requirement of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance directly conflicts with a requirement of the Zoning Regulations, the requirement of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance shall apply.
B. Title 8 (Land Development) Chapter 5 (Development Agreements) – Applicants for a County Cannabis Use Permit may apply for a Development Agreement pursuant to the Development Agreements regulations and Section 8-2.1410(H), Development Agreements, of this article.
C. Title 12 (Business Licenses) Chapter 4 (Cannabis Licensing Ordinance) – All cannabis uses and operations must be fully compliant with applicable licensing requirements set forth therein.
(Ord. 1541, eff. October 14, 2021)