TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: March 19, 2019
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Ted Williams
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Development of an Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Use Permit Process for Phase One Applicants Subject to Sunset Provision in Section 10A.17.080(2)(b) of the Mendocino Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct staff to develop an indoor cannabis cultivation use permit process for phase one applicants subject to the sunset provision in section 10A.17.080(2)(b) of the Mendocino Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Preliminary data indicates only approximately 2% of cannabis cultivators participating in the County's permitting process are generating enough revenue to avoid minimum tax provisions under 6.32.050.B.1 of the cannabis business tax ordinance. While shifting market dynamics continue to place strain on the viability of small farm cultivation, some indoor cultivators continue to thrive. Without an indoor cultivation use permit pathway for parcels subject to sunset provisions in 10A.17.080 (2)(b) of the cultivation ordinance, these success stories will be put out of business by County regulations. Some legacy facilities are likely incompatible, while others are not contentious. By implementing a use permit approach, immediate neighbors can help steer indoor cultivation permitting without unnecessarily impacting local farms and ultimately, County revenue.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
No action.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://library.municode.com/ca/mendocino_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MECOCO_TIT10AAG_CH10A.17MECACUOR_S10A...
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