October 14, 2014

Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Medical

Marijuana Treatment Centers

Presentation Outline

History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing

History of Staff Workgroup

Focus of Workgroup – Zoning, Human Resources Issues and Public Consumption

Staff Workgroup - County Attorney’s Office, Zoning, Health Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, & Drug Free Office

Met with law enforcement

Reviewed County Zoning Regulations

History of Staff Workgroup

Reviewed other local ordinances and County’s Pain Management Clinic Ordinance

Two work sessions with BCC on June 3rd and July 29th

Work session at Local Planning Agency/ Planning & Zoning Commission on August 21st

Staff presentations to ETC, International Drive Mass Transit & Improvement District & International Drive Chamber of Commerce

History of Staff Workgroup

Public hearing at Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning Commission on September 18th Disapprove ordinance Inconsistent with comprehensive plan Recommended moratorium

Compassionate Medical Use Act of 2014 known as “Charlotte’s Web”

Constitutional Amendment on Medical Marijuana

Legislation & Constitutional Amendment

Compassionate Medical Use Act of 2014 known as “Charlotte’s Web”

Constitutional Amendment on Medical Marijuana

Legislation & Constitutional Amendment

History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing

Presentation Outline

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Ballot Title: “Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions” (Amendment 2)

Medical use of marijuana for debilitating diseases or other conditions

Physicians issue certification for use

Caregivers may assist in medical use of marijuana

Department of Health (DOH) will register and regulate Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers

Ballot Title: “Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions” (Amendment 2)

DOH will issue identification cards to patients

Does not require accommodation of smoking in public places

On-site accommodation not required

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing

Presentation Outline

Proposed Zoning Ordinance

Definitions Proposed in Chapter 38• Prohibit Medical Marijuana Treatment

Centers (MMTC) as “home occupation” and exclude from definition of “clinic”

• Add definition for MMTC as it appears in Amendment 2

• Update definition and map of “Tourism District”

Zoning District • Industrial 2/3 and Industrial 4 Zoning with

conditions• MMTCs limited to Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4

zoned areas as they exist on adoption date of ordinance

Conditions:• Separation Distance – 1,500 feet

Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Schools and parks Daycare center or home Religious institution Residential dwelling unit and residential zoning Except as otherwise provided in state law

Proposed Zoning Ordinance

Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4

Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4 with 1500’ Buffer

Ind. 2/3 & Ind. 4 1500’ Buffer(Highlighted Areas)

Conditions (continued):• Parking on site – no queuing• No loitering• No drive thru• No on-site consumption of alcohol or

medical marijuana

• Restriction of hours Monday – Friday 7am-7pm Saturday and Sunday 7am – 12 noon

Proposed Zoning Ordinance

Conditions (continued): • Regulate building color and signage• No personal advertising• Security measures• Prohibited in “Tourism District” • Prohibited within one mile east of

Universal Boulevard

Proposed Zoning Ordinance

Tourism District with 1 mile Universal Blvd. Buffer

Insert Tourism District map here

Option – County-wide applicability • Under Charter, ordinance effective within

municipality if it does not maintain an ordinance covering same subject matter, activity, or conduct as county ordinance

Proposed Zoning Ordinance

History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing

Presentation Outline

October 14th – First public hearing before the BCC

November 4th – Referendum

November 11th - Second public hearing before the BCC (if Amendment 2 passes)

January 6, 2015 – Effective date of Amendment 2 (if passed)

Timeline

History of Staff Workgroup Review of Proposed

Constitutional Amendment Proposed Zoning Ordinance Timeline Public Hearing

Presentation Outline

October 14, 2014

Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Medical

Marijuana Treatment Centers

Ind. 2/3 and Ind. 4 with 1000’ Buffer

Ind. 2/3 & Ind. 4 1000’ Buffer(Highlighted Areas)