SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Adoption of a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-01) and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Section 20.44.170 “Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required” of the Merced Municipal Code REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the review of proposed updates to Section 20.44.170 of the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to modifications and clarifications of the regulations on commercial cannabis business permits, including the addition of a new license for a retail sales dispensary. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-01) and introducing Ordinance 2498, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 20.44.170, “Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activities - Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Required,” of the Merced Municipal Code.

Public Hearing Item Agenda Ready Introduced January 24, 2019

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: January 24, 2019
On agenda: February 19, 2019
Passed: February 19, 2019