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: 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 and adoption of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act
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RECOMMENDATION
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Hold a Public Hearing;
Find that the action is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section ?15060(c)(2) and Section ?15061(b)(3); and
Introduce 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 staf...
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