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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4328 Resolution - Cannabis Retail Sales C-1 C-2 C-3 I-1 I-2 I-3 Zones RESOLUTION NO.4328 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON REQUESTING THE CITY STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PMC 25.10.020 AND PMC 25.85, PMC 25.90, PMC 25.100, PMC 25.115, PMC 25.120,AND PMC 25.125 TO ALLOW THE RETAIL SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, AND I-3 ZONE(S). WHEREAS, after an extensive public outreach process and discussion at multiple meetings, the City Council has asked the City Staff to prepare an Ordinance for consideration that would allow the City of Pasco to lift the ban on retail sales of cannabis and allow retail sales in certain zones; and WHEREAS, State Initiative 502 ("I-502"), approved by voters of Washington State in November of 2012, provides a framework for licensing and regulating the retail sale and use of cannabis purchased from State-licensed businesses; and WHEREAS,under I-502,the Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is tasked with the responsibility to adopt regulations governing the licensing and operation of cannabis producers, processors, and retailers; and the Board has set these regulations; and WHEREAS, the City intends to develop appropriate zoning and land use regulations to accommodate the retail sale of cannabis that do not conflict with Washington State Law; and WHEREAS, the City has considered and evaluated amendments to City regulations regarding the retail uses of cannabis and cannabis retail facilities and wishes to direct staff to return with an Ordinance only allowing the sale of cannabis in C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, and I-3 zone(s). NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON: That the City Council hereby requests that the City Staff draft an Ordinance for consideration amending Pasco Municipal Code 25.10.020, and further, amend PMC 25.85, PMC 25.90, PMC 25.100, PMC 25.115, PMC 25.120, and PMC 25.125 to allow the retail sale of cannabis to be placed within the C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, and I-3 zoning district(s). Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Resolution—Cannabis/C-1,C-2,C-3,I-1,I-2,and I-3 Zoning District(s)- 1 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 20th day of March, 2023. � r � Blanc ie Bara�as Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: �.. � --Q���� �--- Debra Barham, CMC Kerr F uson Law, PLLC City Clerk C' Attorneys Resolution—Cannabis/C-1,C-2,C-3,I-1,I-2,and I-3 Zoning District(s)-2