TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: Christopher Tracy, AICP, Senior Planner, Advanced Planning
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 602-24 for the Establishment of
Medicinal Cannabis Delivery Location and Operational Standards
and Miscellaneous Updates to Existing Cannabis Standards
(MCA-2023-00008) to amend Sections 16.08.010, 16.10.010,
16.11.010, 16.12.010, 16.13.010, 16.14.010, and 16.44.250 of the
Murrieta Development Code
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RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 602-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Amending Title 16 of the Murrieta Development Code to Revise Sections 16.08.010, 16.10.010, 16.11.010, 16.12.010, 16.13.010, 16.14.010, and 16.44.250 for the Establishment of Medicinal Cannabis Delivery Location and Operational Standards and Miscellaneous Updates to Existing Cannabis Standards.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On December 19, 2023, the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance establishing a 45-day temporary moratorium on the establishment of expansion of medical marijuana dispensaries or facilities, and mobile medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. (Vote 5-0)
On January 10, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance subject to the addition of development standards pertaining to signage and advertising, clarification of storage requirements, and operational standards for deliveries. Standards for these topics are included in the ordinance.
The Planning Commission also directed staff to conduct further research for other standards regarding firearms, locational requirements, and definitions used by the state; however, staff determined no additional changes to the ordinance were required. (Vote 5-0)
On January 16, 2024, the City Council approved a continuation of the Urgency Ordinance established for a 45-day temporary moratorium as noted above. (Vote 5-0)
At the February 20, 2024 City Council meeting, Ordinance No. 602-24 was introduced for a first reading. (Vote 5-0)
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 602-24
2. Draft Notice of Exemption