The City of Pontiac will be presenting two key ordinances to its voters in the upcoming Nov 7 Election regarding marijuana establishments.
- Ordinance No. 2406
- Purpose: To permit and regulate the operation of adult-use marijuana establishments within Pontiac.
- Key Provisions:
- It allows the operation of adult-use marijuana establishments pursuant to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018.
- It outlines the standards and procedures for permitting such establishments.
- Provision for the imposition of permit application and renewal fees.
- Imposes conditions for the operations of these establishments.
- Ordinance No. 2407
- Purpose: To make amendments to the City of Pontiac’s zoning ordinance to accommodate adult-use marijuana businesses.
- Key Provisions:
- Inclusion of adult-use marijuana businesses in designated overlay districts.
- Amendment of various sections and articles to permit uses associated with adult-use marijuana businesses.
- Addition of development standards specifically for marijuana-related establishments such as growers, retailers, processors, and more.
- Expansion of special purpose zoning districts to include adult-use marijuana business overlay districts.
- Introduction of definitions pertinent to the marijuana business.
For a detailed understanding of both Ordinance No. 2406 and 2407, the full texts are available for review at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
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