Cannabis Retail Policy and Zoning Expansion
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Public comments (7)
Expressed support for cannabis legalization and regulation but questioned whether the city needs a fifth and sixth dispensary.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 37:55 →Spoke on behalf of Harborside, highlighting the extreme difficulty of finding viable real estate under current setback rules and supporting map updates.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 40:21 →Expressed support for modernizing the ordinance and aligning setbacks with state standards, provided the downtown area is excluded.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 43:02 →Representing Nug Wellness, raised concerns regarding a dormant third permit issued years ago and suggested a thousand-foot distance between dispensaries.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 46:15 →Shared personal testimony about employment opportunities and community positive impact provided by Harborside.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 48:54 →Spoke on behalf of Harborside regarding operational challenges and the positive impact of expanded business hours.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 51:31 →Requested fairness in permit distribution and noted that strict setbacks force residents to seek cannabis outside city limits or from unregulated sources.
City Council - WORK SESSION - Sep 14, 2026 · 54:24 →