HomeMy Public PortalAbout17-18 ESTABLISHING PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS 1ST READING: 11/08/2017
2ND READING: 12/13/2017
PUBLIC HEARING: 11/08/2017 & 12/13/2017
ADOPTED: 12/13/2017
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/13/2017
SPONSORED BY: CITY MANAGER
ORDINANCE NO. 17-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE 15-31; ESTABLISHING
PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS, URBAN GARDENS AND
URBAN FARMS; CREATING DEFINITIONS AND
ESTABLISHING A PERMIT AND APPLICATION
PROCESS FOR THESE USES; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Community/Urban Gardens and Urban Farms, are an economic benefit to
local governments, as they have been shown to increase property values in the immediate
vicinity where they are located; and
WHEREAS, Community/Urban Gardens and Urban Farm programs provide
employment, education, and entrepreneurship opportunities for a wide variety of people; and
WHEREAS, Community/Urban Gardens. and Urban Farms increase neighborhood
surveillance, or "eyes on the street", often deterring crime; and
WHEREAS, Community/Urban Gardens and Urban Farms can serve as an outdoor
classroom where youth can learn valuable skills, like those involving practical math,
communication, responsibility and cooperation as well as providing an opportunity to learn about
the importance of community, stewardship and environmental responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of the
City of Opa-Locka ("City") to permit Community/Urban Gardens and Urban Farms in certain
areas of the City by adopting appropriate land development and licensing regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA.
Ordinance No. 17-18
SECTION 1.
Ordinance 15-31 is amended as follows:
Section 22-142 Operating Standards for Community Gardens:
Community Garden - A use in which land managed by a group of individual is used to grow
food or ornamental crops for donation or for use by those cultivating the land and their
households. Community gardens may include separate plots for cultivation by one (1) or more
individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common
areas maintained and used by group members.
Community Gardens are permitted by Fight special exception as a principal or as an accessory
use (per the tables pertaining to each district) on property zoned, B-3, or are permitted by special
exception as a principal use on property in the Downtown Mixed Use District, (with respect to
residentially-zoned property, as defined in the Land Development Regulation, on communal
property, school sites, and places of public assembly sites only), and shall be subject to the
following operational standards:
a. All community gardens and their users must comply with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations relating to the operation, use, and enjoyment of the garden premises.
b. The primary use is for growing and harvesting of agricultural products.
c. Prior to establishment, applicants shall inquire into the historical use of the property and
undertake proper soil testing to measure nutrients, heavy metals, and any other harmful
contaminants that may be present. The soil testing results and proposed remediation
methodology (if needed) shall be provided to and kept on file with the department. All
environmental testing must be conducted by an "environmental professional" as defined by
40 CFR §312.10(b), as amended from time to time. Any environmental testing shall be
accomplished pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in in 40 CFR Part 312, as
amended from time to time.
d. Site users must have an established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure
of the garden, hours of operation, maintenance, and security requirements; must have a
garden coordinator to perform the coordinating role for the management of the community
gardens and to liaise with the city; and must assign garden plots in a fair and impartial
manner according to the operating rules established for that garden. The name and contact
information of the garden coordinator and a copy of the operating rules shall be kept on file
with the department and the lead community garden nonprofit organization, as appropriate.
e. To the extent permitted under federal and state law, site users must use organic and
sustainable growing practices.
f. The irrigation source must be from a non-potable water supply.
g. The site must be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain onto
adjacent property.
h. Compost materials and garden supplies shall be located at least ten (10) feet away from
adjacent property and screened from view by hedges and shrubs, using best practices to
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control odors, prevent infestation, and minimize runoff into waterways and onto adjacent
properties.
i. Structures to support urban agriculture, such as storage sheds, hoop-houses, and greenhouses,
are permitted, subject to provisions from this chapter and appropriate permit approval(s)
from the City.
j. Retail sales, including donation, of plants and produce grown on-site or products that are
processed off-site but made from products grown on-site may occur between dawn and dusk
every day of the week.
k. The site shall comply with CPTED design standards.
1. Keeping of animals is not permitted.
m. A perimeter fence is encouraged (required) .
n. Accessory retail sales of edible or ornamental crops grown on-site or products that are made
from produce grown on-site may occur with a city-issued business tax receipt and a city-
issued certificate of use.
Section 22-143 Operating Standards for Farmers' Markets:
Farmers' Markets - An open-air establishment that allows the selling of agricultural products
such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, flowers, animal food products such as eggs, honey, meat,
milk, cheese and fish. The predominant sales area is for food and associated farm products.
Open-air farmers' markets are a permitted, temporary use in the following zoning districts: B-2
and B-3 (on communal property, school sites, and places of public assembly sites only), provided
that the property owner has granted written permission and that the applicant has the proper
business tax receipt and certificate of use issued by the City. A tent permit will also be required.
Vendors shall be subject to the following operational standards:
a. All farmers' markets and their vendors shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations relating to the operation, use, and enjoyment of the market premises;
b. All farmers' markets and their vendors must obtain all required operating and health permits,
licenses, and certificates of insurance, and copies of these documents shall be in the
possession of the farmers' market manager or the vendor, as applicable, on site during all
hours of operation;
c. The predominant sales area must be for agriculture-related products.
d. All farmers' markets and their vendors are encouraged to accept forms of payment for
eligible goods or products sold, or shall allow a legitimate and duly authorized third party to
occupy space within the farmers' market area to operate a redemption program, by
participants of federal, state, or local food assistance programs, including, but not limited to
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 7 USC ss. 2011 et. seq.; the
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 42 USC s.
1786(m) and 7 CFR part 248; and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 7 USC s.
3007 and 7 CFR part 249; all in a manner allowed by, and in conformance with, both federal
and state laws and regulations as those laws and regulations may be amended from time to
time.
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e. All farmers' markets must have an established set of operating rules addressing the
governance structure of the farmers' market, hours of operation, maintenance, insurance, and
security requirements and responsibilities; and appointment of a market manager, including
the following:
i. Refuse disposal and sufficient trash and recycling receptacles within the area of
the approved farmers' market; and
ii. Litter removal within the boundaries of the approved farmers' market; and
iii. Access to adequate sanitary facilities, including restrooms and/or portable sinks
and toilets.
f. Compliance with city's noise ordinance must be observed.
g. All farmers' markets shall provide for a minimum of one vehicle parking space for each
vendor stall; and three parking spaces for shoppers per number of vendor stalls. Where the
farmers' market is located within one-half mile of any transit stop for a bus route, or a fixed
rail or bus rapid transit system, the number of parking spaces required shall be reduced by
twenty-five (25%) percent. Farmers' markets must also provide secure bicycle storage for
their patrons.
Section 22-144 Operating Standards for Urban Gardens:
Urban Garden - An establishment where edible or ornamental crops are grown as a primary
or an accessory use on the ground, or a rooftop or inside a building, to be sold or donated.
Urban Gardens are permitted as a special exception on property zoned B-3 commercial, and are
permitted as a special exception in the Downtown Mixed Use District, and shall be subject to the
following operational standards:
a. Parking requirements shall comply with Article VI Off-Street Parking Regulations of the
City Land Development Regulations.
b. The irrigation source must be from a non-potable water supply.
c. Compost materials shall be stored at least ten (10) feet from adjacent property and in a
manner that is not visible from adjacent property (shielded from view by shrubbery or an
enclosure), controls odor, prevents infestation, and minimizes runoff into waterways and onto
adjacent properties.
d. Mechanized equipment similar in scale to that designed for household use shall be permitted.
Use of larger mechanized farm equipment is general prohibited.
e. Accessory retail sales of edible or ornamental crops grown on-site or products that are made
from produce grown on-site may occur with a city-issued business tax receipt and city-issued
certificate of use.
f. Shipment and delivery of products or supplies shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00
p.m. and shall occur only in single axle straight trucks or smaller vehicles normally used to
serve residential neighborhoods.
g. Overhead lighting shall be prohibited.
Section 22-80 Permitted Use Table—Commercial Districts
Ordinance No. 17-18
USE B-0 B-1 B-2 _ B-3
Community SE
Gardens
Farmer's Markets TUP TUP
Urban Garden SE
Section 22-82 Permitted Use Table—Mixed Use and Civic Districts
USE DMU MXUOD MNMU C
Community SE
Gardens
Farmer's Markets SE _
Urban Garden SE
V. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
• Exclusions from Height Limits—V-1
• Development Agreement—V-1
• Exterior Lighting—V-4
• Boat Storage—V-6
• Parking of Trucks—V-8
• Recreational Vehicle Storage—V-9
• Sales within Right-of-Way—V-9
• Property Maintenance—V-9
• Temporary Use—V-11
• Temporary Sales of Trees and Firework—V-17
• Sheds—V-17
• Structures and Use Limited in Yards—V-18
• Group Homes—V-19
• Day Care and Other Nursery Facilities—V-19
• Places of Religious Worship—V-22
Ordinance No. 17-18
• Swimming Pools—V-23
• Flea Markets and Bazaars—V-26
• Yard Sales—V-27
• Lot Frontage and Yard Requirements—V-28
• Impervious Areas—V-29
• Stormwater Management—V-29
• Underground Utilities—V-30
• Utilities—V-31
• Walls, Hedges and Fences—V-32
• Events—V-34
• Regulation of Adult Use Establishments—V-39
• Alcoholic Beverages—V-44
• Unity of Title for Residential Development—V-45
• Art in Public Places—V-46
• Auto Service Stations to Service Vehicles for a Licensed Business—V-50
• Home Occupation—V-50
• Community Gardens V-51
• Farmer's Markets—V-52
• Urban Gardens—V-53
SECTION 2. CONFLICT AND REPEALER.
All ordinances or resolutions or parts of ordinances or resolutions and all sections or parts
of sections in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of Opa-locka as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to
accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or
other appropriate word.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City
Manager, or City Manager's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a
corrected or re-codified copy of the same with the City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 17-18
SECTION 6. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
The terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall be liberally construed to affect the
purpose for which it is adopted.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
This ordinance was moved for adoption by Commissioner Riley.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holmes, and upon being put to a vote, the motion
passed by a 5-0 vote:
Commissioner Holmes YES
Commissioner Pigatt YES
Commissioner Riley YES
Vice Mayor Kelley YES
Mayor Taylor YES
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2017.
ATTEST: CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA I.
By:
J o.nna Flores,City Clerk Myra . Taylo ayor
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Ordinance -Community/Urban Gardens- Urban Farms 10-11-17
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, amending Ordinance 15-31,to
establish permitted uses and development standards for community gardens, urban gardens and urban farms; To
create definitions and to establish a permit and application process for these uses; Providing for repealer;
Severability;codification; and an effective date.
Staff Summary:
The City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to permit Community Gardens,
Urban Gardens and Urban Farms in certain areas of the City to promote community and the benefits of the use by
adopting appropriate land development and licensing regulations and the amendments set forth as are necessary
to accomplish all of the objectives listed in this Ordinance. This legislation will also provide the development
standards, definitions and establish a permit and application process for these uses.
BACKGROUND:
Community Gardens, Urban Gardens and Urban Farms, are an economic benefit to local governments, as they
have been shown to increase property values in the immediate vicinity where they are locted. They also provide
employment opportunities, a platform for education and entrepreneurship opportunities for the people of the
community. These uses can serve as an outdoor classroom where youth can learn valuable skill, like those
involving practical math, communication, responsibility and cooperation as well as providing an opportunity to
learn about the importance of Community, Stewardship and environmental responsibility. The operating
Community/ Urban Garden or Urban Farm will serve to increase neighnorhood surveillance or eyes on the street
modes to often deterring crime.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommended approval for this legislation
Attachments
P&Z Board Meeting Minutes—July 27, 2017
Ordinance DRAFT to establish Community/Urban Gardens and Urban Farms
Ordinance —Community/Urban Gardens- Urban Farms 10-11-17
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Memorandum
TO: Myra L. Taylor, Mayor
Joseph Kelley, Vice Mayor
Matthew Pigatt, Commissioner
John B. Riley, Commissioner
Timothy Holmes, Commissioner
FROM: Ed Brown, Interim City Manager
DATE: August 21, 2017
RE: An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-
locka, Florida, amending Ordinance 15-31, to establish permitted
uses and development standards for community gardens, urban
gardens and urban farms; To create definitions and to establish a
permit and application process for these uses; Providing for
repealer; Severability; codification; and an effective date.
Request:
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida,
amending Ordinance 15-31, to establish permitted uses and development standards for
community gardens, urban gardens and urban farms; To create definitions and to
establish a permit and application process for these uses; Providing for repealer;
Severability; codification; and an effective date.
Description:
The City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to
permit Community Gardens, Urban Gardens and Urban Farms in certain areas of the
City to promote community and the benefits of the use by adopting appropriate land
development and licensing regulations and the amendments set forth as are necessary
to accomplish all of the objectives listed in this Ordinance. This legislation will also
provide the development standards, definitions and establish a permit and application
process for these uses.
Background:
Community Gardens, Urban Gardens and Urban Farms, are an economic benefit to
local governments, as they have been shown to increase property values in the
immediate vicinity where they are located. They also provide employment
opportunities, a platform for education and entrepreneurship opportunities for the people
of the community. These uses can serve as an outdoor classroom where youth can
learn valuable skill, like those involving practical math, communication, responsibility
and cooperation as well as providing an opportunity to learn about the importance of
Ordinance Community-Urban Gardens-Farms 10-11-17
Community, Stewardship and environmental responsibility. The operating Community /
Urban Garden or Urban Farm will serve to increase neighborhood surveillance or eyes
on the street modes to often deterring crime.
Financial Impact: There is no financial impact to the City to approve this Ordinance.
Implementation Time Line: Immediately
Legislative History:
N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this legislation
Planning &Zoning Board Recommendation:
P&Z Board Recommended Approval by a 3-2 vote
Attachment(s)
P&Z Board Minutes July 27, 2017
Ordinance DRAFT- Community/Urban Gardens-Farms
Prepared By: Planning & Community Development Dept
Gregory Gay, Director
Gerald Lee, Zoning Official
Resolution—North Corridor Project 10-11-17
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PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY,JULY 27,2017
ROLL CALL:
The Planning Council of the City of Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County, met in a special session on
Thursday, July 27,2017 at 7: 10 p.m. at Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue. The following
members of the Planning Council were present: Board Member Luis Alameda, Board Member
Elio Guerrero, Board Member Dawn Mangham,Board Member Lloyd Tyler&Chairman Calvin
Russell.
Absent Board Member: Board Member Germane Barnes &Board Member Rose Tydus
Also in Attendance were Planning& Community Development Director, Gregory Gay,
Zoning Official,Gerald Lee, Administrative Assistant, Kinshannta Hall, and Attorney Vincent
Brown.
II INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: Chairman Calvin Russell led the Prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance was stated after the Prayer.
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Discussion of Minutes from July 27,2017 Meeting
Chairman Calvin Russell asked if a motion could be made to have the minutes approved from
March 7, 2017 meeting. Board Member Elio Guerrero made a motion to approve the minutes.
Board Member Lloyd Tyler second the motion.
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There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0.
Luis Alameda - Yes
Elio Guerrero - Yes
Dawn Mangham - Yes
Lloyd Tyler - Yes
Calvin Russell - Yes
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA.
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FL 33054
REQUEST: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,AMENDING ORDINANCE 15-31,TO
ESTABLISH PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
COMMUNITY GARDENS,URBAN GARDENS AND URBAN FARMS; TO CREATE
DEFINITIONS AND TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT AND APPLICATION PROCESS
FOR THESE USES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;
CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The applicant, City of Opa-locka came before the Planning&Zoning Board and made a
presentation concerning an ordinance.
Once the City of Opa-locka finished their presentation, the chairman asked all board
members do they have any questions. There were some discussions amongst the board
members and they all presented a few questions to the applicant.
Chairman Calvin Russell asked for a motion to approve or deny their request. Board
Member Elio Guerrero made a motion to approve the request amending Ordinance 15-31, to
establish permitted uses and development standards for community gardens, urban gardens
and urban farms; to create definitions and to establish a permit and application process for
these uses;providing for repealer; severability; codification; and an effective date. Board
Member Dawn Mangham second the motion.
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There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3-2.
Luis Alameda - Yes
Elio Guerrero - Yes
Dawn Mangham - Yes
Lloyd Tyler - No
Calvin Russell - No
2. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA.
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FL 33054
REQUEST:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCE AND CREATE ARTICLE XV,"TEMPORARY USES AND
OCCUPANCIES",ESTABLISHING A PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS AND
HEARING NOTICE STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES
IN WHICH A PERMIT IS REQUIRED; AMENDING ORDINANCE 15-31,
CHAPTER IV,ENTITLED"TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES" TO
ESTABLISH THE ZONING DISTRICTS TEMPORARY USES AND
OCCUPANCIES WILL BE PERMITTED; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION;AND AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE.
The applicant, City of Opa-locka came before the Planning&Zoning Board and made a
presentation concerning an ordinance.
Once the City of Opa-locka finished their presentation, the chairman asked all board
members do they have any questions. There were some discussions amongst the board
members and they all presented a few questions to the applicant.
Chairman Calvin Russell asked for a motion to approve or deny their request. Board
Member Elio Guerrero made a motion to approve the request of amending chapter 13 of the
city code of ordinance and create article xv,temporary uses and occupancies,establishing a
permit application process and hearing notice standards for temporary uses and occupancies
in which a permit is required; amending ordinance 15-31,chapter IV, entitled "temporary
uses and occupancies" to establish the zoning districts temporary uses and occupancies will
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be permitted;providing for repealer severability; codification; and an effective date. Board
Member Luis Alameda second the motion.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3-2.
Luis Alameda - Yes
Elio Guerrero - Yes
Dawn Mangham - Yes
Lloyd Tyler - No
Calvin Russell - No
3. CITY OF OPA-LOCKA.
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FL 33054
REQUEST: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCE ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS"TO DEFINE THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT, LOW-THC
CANNABIS,AND RELATED DEFINITION; AMENDING ORDIANCE 15-31,
CHAPTER VI,ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING,"ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR"MEDICAL CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES",AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCE,SECTION XX,ENTITLED"ZONING DISTRICTS AND
REGULATIONS"BY CREATING SECTION 13-XX, ENTITLED"CANNABIS
REGULATIONS AND USE"AND AMENDING SECTION 12-XX TO SECTION 13-
XX,RELATING TO APPLICABILITY,DEFINING MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS,
DESIGNATING AREAS FOR THE USE, ZONING REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO THE USE,AND PROHIBITING CULTIVATION,PRODUCTION OR
POSSESSION OF CANNABIS PLANTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER;
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The applicant, City of Opa-locka came before the Planning&Zoning Board and made a
presentation concerning an ordinance.
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Once the City of Opa-locka finished their presentation,the chairman asked all board
members do they have any questions. There were some discussions amongst the board
members and they all presented a few questions to the applicant.
Chairman Calvin Russell asked for a motion to approve or deny their request. Board
Member Elio Guerrero made a motion to approve the request of amending chapter 13 of the
city code of ordinance entitled"Licenses and Business Regulations"to define the following
product, low-THC cannabis, and related definitions; amending ordinance 15-31, chapter VI,
entitled"Off-Street Parking," establishing minimum parking requirements for"Medical
cannabis dispensaries", amending chapter 13 of the city code of ordinance, section XX,
entitled"zoning districts and regulations"by creating section 13-XX, entitled"Cannabis
Regulations and Use" and amending section 13-XX to section 13-XX, relating to
applicability, defining medical use of cannabis, designating areas for the use,zoning
requirements relating to the use, and prohibiting cultivation, production or possession of
cannabis plants;providing for repealer; severability; codification; and an effective date.
Board Member Lloyd Tyler second the motion.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0.
Luis Alameda - Yes
Elio Guerrero - Yes
Dawn Mangham - Yes
Lloyd Tyler - Yes
Calvin Russell - Yes
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STAFF UPDATE
VI ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Calvin Russell adjourned the meeting at 8:13 pm.
Submitted by
Kinshannta Hall
Planning Council Clerk
Ar1EST:
Calvin Russell
Chairman
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