HomeMy WebLinkAbout3573 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3573
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, terminating the
moratorium prohibiting production, processing and retail sale of recreational or
medical marijuana within the City.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 3507, the City Council of the City of Pasco on
September 3, 2013, adopted a moratorium prohibiting the issuance of all types of licenses
relating to recreational marijuana within all zoning districts of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, following a public hearing held on October 7, 2013, the City Council
adopted a Work Plan and extended the moratorium to expire on September 1, 2014, unless
earlier repealed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had by Ordinance No. 4059 prohibited uses within any
zone which are illegal under local, State or Federal law; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 4166, adopted on July 21, 2014, specifically prohibits land
uses for the production, processing and retail sales of recreational or medical marijuana in all
zoning districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Ordinance No. 4166, continuing the moratorium is no
longer necessary. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Terminated. The moratorium established by Resolution No.
3507, as extended by Resolution No. 3516, is hereby terminated.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and signature below.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, as its regular meeting
dated this ci k day of ,-� C,)J - , 2014.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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Debra Clark, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney