02-10-25 - Council Meeting Agenda

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Amendments to Section 617 of City Code are being proposed to address the registration process and establish local requirements. ANALYSIS The law provides certain means of oversight by local units of government. However, the city cannot outright ban a cannabis business, or limit operations in a manner beyond those provided in state law. The City's oversight includes: Retail Restrictions. The city may limit the number of retailers and businesses with retail endorsements allowed within the community provided there is at least one retail location per 12,500 residents. Lino Lakes is required to provide at least two licenses. The draft ordinance limits licenses to the minimum (617.04 (3). Local Certification of Zoning Compliance. As part of the OCM licensing process the City must certify that the applicant has met compliance with local zoning ordinances. Retail Business Registration. Licensed Cannabis Retailers must register with the City through a formal registration process. Retail Business Hours of Operation. State law allows sales between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Sales are allowed on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. City's may choose to only allow for sales between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. The draft ordinance restricts hours of operation to between 10 am and 9 pm Monday — Sunday per recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Buffers. Cities may choose to prohibit the operation of a cannabis business in the following areas: • School — (0-1,000 feet) • Day care, residential treatment facility, or an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors. (0-500 feet). City Code currently prohibits issuance of a liquor license for establishments within 1,000 feet of a school. It specifically excludes day cares from this requirement because children are under constant supervision while at the facility and when traveling to and from the facility. The draft ordinance provides for a 1,000-foot buffer from schools, and 500' buffers from residential treatment facilities and public park attractions. No buffer requirement is proposed for day care facilities.