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A. Definition. The term "commercial cannabis cultivation" as used in this chapter is defined in Municipal Code Chapter 12.21 (Cannabis Businesses: General Regulations).

B. General Requirements.

1. Commercial cannabis cultivation shall comply with Municipal Code Chapter 12.22 (Cannabis Business Operating Standards), security measured required by the Chief of Police, and the requirements of this chapter.

2. Commercial cannabis cultivation may include testing, processing, manufacturing, and food preparation only to the extent expressly permitted by MAUCRSA.

C. Where Allowed. Commercial cannabis cultivation is permitted with a Zoning Certificate in the Manufacturing (M) district, subject to the following limitations:

1. Commercial cannabis cultivation shall only occur at licensed cannabis businesses.

2. Cannabis may not be dispensed and client, patient or member services and retail sales are not permitted at cannabis cultivation facilities.

D. Maximum Canopy Area.

1. The total citywide canopy area of cannabis cultivation facilities may not exceed 180,000 square feet.

2. The total citywide canopy area of all minor cannabis cultivation facilities may not exceed 48,000 square feet plus any area not used by a major cannabis cultivation facility.

E. Different Licenses. Separate spaces used by different licensees may be aggregated at the same location.

F. Outdoor Cultivation Prohibited. Commercial cannabis cultivation is not permitted outside of a building.

G. Cannabis Nurseries. A cannabis nursery as defined in Municipal Code Section 12.21.020 (Definitions) is subject to the same regulations as a commercial cannabis cultivation facility.

H. Buffer. A commercial cannabis cultivation facility may not be located within 300 feet of a school or City-operated community center or skate park.

I. Major Cannabis Cultivation Facilities.

1. No more than six major cannabis cultivation facilities are permitted.

2. A major cannabis cultivation facility may not be approved until the City Council adopts licensing process and standards for such uses.

3. Adopted standards shall require indoor cultivation uses to offset the net increased energy used as compared to a regular industrial facility.

4. Adopted standards also may include whether:

(a) Cannabis cultivation uses will provide a percentage of all usable product cultivated at no cost to very low-income patients;

(b) Cannabis cultivation uses will use organic methods in cultivation and processing to the maximum extent reasonable; and

(c) The form of organization, ownership, and practices of cannabis cultivation uses ensure equity and accountability, low prices, and an adequate supply of high-quality cannabis to customers. (Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)