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. �
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Blanc ie Bara�as
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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