HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. #124, Second Series - Interim Ord. Est. a Moratorium Temp. Prohibiting (CBD) Sales, Testing, Manufacturing or Dist. for One YearCITY OF CENTERVILLE
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #124, SECOND SERIES
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW USES OR THE
EXPANSION OF EXISTING USES RELATED TO CANNABIS AND NONINTOXICATING
CANNABINOIDS (CBD) SALES, TESTING, MANUFACTURING OR DISTRIBUTION
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subdivision 4, cities
may adopt interim ordinances in order to study the impacts of certain uses, and determine
whether regulations are appropriate for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and
welfare of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a study to consider possible changes to the
Zoning Ordinance and City Code that would address the types of uses that involve the sales,
testing, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis and products that contain cannabinoids
(CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) whether for medical, recreational or for other human
or animal consumption purposes and may implement many of the suggestions from the study.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: PROHIBITION. No business, person or entity may establish a new use
or expand an existing use that includes or involves the sales, testing, manufacturing, or
distribution of cannabis in any way, whether medical or recreational, or any products that contain
cannabinoids (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extracted from hemp in any form, for a
period of up to twelve (12) months from the effective date of this ordinance; until
ordinances or State law regulating such uses become effective; or until the Council
rescinds this Interim Ordinance, whichever occurs first.
SECTION 2: STAFF DIRECTED STUDY. City Staff is directed to conduct a study
to gather information and make a recommendation to the Council to determine if the
Zoning Ordinance and City Code need to be amended regarding these types of uses to better
protect the citizens of Centerville, and if so, what regulations are appropriate.
SECTION 3: SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a
copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the
following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing
the entire ordinance:
The City will be undergoing a study regarding cannabinoids (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC), and cannabis uses to determine if regulations surrounding zoning and licensing are
appropriate. No new use may be established, and no existing use may be expanded until
the City adopts regulations regarding these uses, or determines no regulations are necessary
and rescinds the interim ordinance or for a period of one year, whichever occurs first.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and publication. It shall remain in effect until the adoption
of official controls contemplated herein by the City or by the State Legislature, the Council
rescinds or terminate this Ordinance, or twelve (12) months from its effective date.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2022 by the City Council of the
City of Centerville. d o
D.Love, Mayor
Teresa Bender, City Clerk