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a. Receive information and provide direction regarding proposed amendments to Monterey County Code Chapter 7.90 and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 related to commercial cannabis retail operations; and
b. Receive recommendations from the Cannabis Committee's regarding the proposed amendments; and
c. Direct staff to either immediately prepare proposed amendments or combine the amendments with the work currently being prepared by an outside consultant for Monterey County Code Chapter 7.90 and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 by early 2023; and
d. Provide further direction as appropriate. (REMOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Cannabis Committee:
a. Receive information and provide direction regarding proposed amendments to Monterey County Code Chapter 7.90 and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 related to commercial cannabis retail operations; and
b. Receive recommendations from the Cannabis Committee's regarding the proposed amendments; and
c. Direct staff to either immediately prepare proposed amendments or combine the amendments with the work currently being prepared by an outside consultant for Monterey County Code Chapter 7.90 and Titles 20.67 and 21.67 by early 2023; and
d. Provide further direction as appropriate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Following the July 7, 2022, Cannabis Committee (Committee) meeting, Cannabis Program (Program) staff received a comment intended to be given during the public comment period but that, for technical reasons, was not received. This comment expressed concern about a lack of progress towards reviewing Monterey County Code (MCC) regulations for the signage of cannabis-related businesses that depict cannabis, the requirement to shade building windows, and the security requirement. Program staff scheduled a meeting with the 8 fully licensed and permitted cannabis retailers and their Authorized Agents within the unincorporated area to discuss this issue and identify other areas of concern. Among th...
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