MattersCommunityFirst seen Apr 30, 2018
Retail cannabis siting and permits
The City proposed a pilot program for up to five non-medical cannabis stores, selected through a request for proposals and temporary-use permits. It set out possible separation distances from schools, parks and homes, but deferred permits until provincial and regional guidance on odour and nuisance enforcement was clearer.
Where it stands: Staff were directed to run an RFP and delay permits Apr 30, 2018; permits remained pending.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff directed to set siting principles, run an RFP and delay permits
Council set guiding principles for retail cannabis locations, directed an RFP, and deferred issuing TUPs until provincial/CRD approaches to odour and nuisance are clear.
Decision: Directed staff to establish siting principles, run an RFP May 1–June 1, and delay TUPs.
Passed