HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2014-29CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-29
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING MEDICAL CANNABIS
MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
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SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS: The following terms when used in this ordinance shall
Official controls. "Official controls" or "controls" means ordinances and regulations
which control the physical development of the city or any part thereof or any detail thereof
and implement the general objectives of the comprehensive plane Official controls include
ordinances establishing zoning, subdivision controls, site plan regulations, sanitary codes,
building codes and official maps.
Medical Cannabis. Any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or
preparation of them, including whole plant extracts and resins, and is delivered in the form
of:
(1) liquid, including, but not limited to, oil;
(2) pill;
(3) vaporized delivery method with use of liquid or oil but which does not
require the use of dried leaves or plant form; or
(4) any other method, excluding smoking, approved by the commissioner.
Medical Cannabis Manufacturer. An entity registered by the Minnesota Commissioner
of Health to cultivate, acquire, manufacture, possess, prepare, transfer, transport, supply, or
dispense medical cannabis, delivery devices, or related supplies and educational materials.
Distribution Facility. A center for the distribution of medical cannabis operated by a
medical cannabis manufacturer.
SECTION 2. INTENT: It is the intent of this ordinance to allow the City of Plymouth
time to complete an in-depth study concerning adoption of revisions to the City's official controls
and in the interim to protect the planning process and health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
the community.
SECTION 3. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION: Pending the completion of the above
referenced study and the adoption of appropriate official controls, the following uses are
prohibited:
• Medical Cannabis Manufacturer
• Distribution Facility
SECTION 4. EXEMPTIONS: The statutory exemptions to this ordinance set forth in
Minnesota Statutes § 462.355, Subd. 4 are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
its adoption and shall remain in effect for one year from the effective date of this ordinance or until
the adoption of the official controls being studied, whichever occurs first.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota this 14th day of
October, 2014.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, Ciq Clerk
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Kelli Slavik, Mayor