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2017-O-35ORDINANCE NO. 2017-0-35 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON GROWING, CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, DISPENSING, DISTRIBUTION AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS, LOW -THC CANNABIS, AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS, OR ANY RELATED ACTIVITIES; ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE OPENING, RELOCATION, OR EXPANSION OF ANY MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER; DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO AMEND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUCH CANNABIS -RELATED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND ADOPTION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. Pursuant to Section 2(b), Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida, and Section 166.021(1), Florida Statutes, the City of Edgewater, Florida (the "City"), a municipal corporation, enjoys all governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers necessary to conduct municipal government, perform municipal functions, and render municipal services, and may exercise any power for municipal purposes, except as expressly prohibited by law. 2. In June 2014, Senate Bill 1030, the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, was signed into law, allowing for the use of a form of low -THC cannabis, commonly known as Charlotte's Web. Florida Statutes, Section 381.986, "Compassionate use of low -THC cannabis" required the Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) to create regulations for medical cannabis; therefore the Office of Compassionate Use (OCU) was established. The OCU is 1 Stri'�h-passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 responsible for maintaining the Compassionate Use Registry and for overseeing the dispensing organizations. 3. Over the next year, FLDOH developed detailed rules regarding medical cannabis, which were added to the Florida Administrative Code. Under these regulations, 5 dispensing organizations, responsible for the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of low -THC cannabis, will be allowed throughout the state, with each being assigned to a specific region — northwest, northeast, central, southwest, and southeast. Five dispensing organizations were announced on November 23, 2015; with the dispensing of marijuana to begin in the fall of 2016. 4. In March 2016, House Bill 307 was signed into law, expanding the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act. Specific regulations were incorporated into the statutes for the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of medical cannabis. Strict standards were developed for physician authorization and treatment plans, safety of dispensing organizations throughout all processes, and quality and health standards for the plants being grown. The same 5 dispensing organizations authorized previously would also be responsible for the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of the full strength medical cannabis. 5. On July 26, 2016, the first dispensing organization began to distribute medical cannabis in Tallahassee, with a second facility opening in August from the same company. A third dispensary (from a second company) was opened in September. Two more dispensing organizations were set to begin dispensing in November, and even more facilities from these organizations following swiftly. 6. Amendment 2 on the November 2016 ballot in Florida, as approved, further expanded the use and distribution of medical cannabis in the state. 4 Strive tar-, ugh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 7. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2017-0-01 on February 6, 2017, which modified Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) of the City of Edgewater, Florida by amending and restating Article II (Definitions), and Article III (Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses) to establish zoning regulatory framework for the location and permitting of establishments that dispense medical cannabis. 8. A medical marijuana dispensing facility subsequently opened in the City in June of 2017. 9 On June 9, 2017, during a special session, the Florida Legislature passed SB 8A and SB 6A, implementing Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution implementing statewide medical marijuana regulations. Unless dispensing facilities are banned, these regulations stipulate that a municipal government shall not establish where or how many dispensing facilities may locate within said municipality. 10. It is not the intent of this moratorium to interfere with existing dispensing facilities. 11. The City Council hereby directs its staff to evaluate the process for the issuance of development permits, business licenses or other approvals regulating the sanctioning of dispensing facilities within the City to determine whether changes are necessary to assure compliance with state regulations. 12. To provide the City staff with sufficient time to complete the analysis directed herein, it is necessary to declare a moratorium on the filing and/or receiving of applications or petitions for the establishment of dispensing facilities. 3 StFik n passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 13. The City of Edgewater believes that by establishing a moratorium for 180 days, the City will have the opportunity to research and study various regulatory options for dispensing facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of Edgewater, Florida: PART A. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON GROWING, CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, DISPENSING, DISTRIBUTION AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS, LOW -THC CANNABIS, AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS, OR ANY RELATED ACTIVITIES; ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE OPENING, RELOCATION, OR EXPANSION OF ANY MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER; DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO AMEND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUCH CANNABIS -RELATED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND ADOPTION. PART B. MORATORIUM. A moratorium on the submission, processing and issuance of business tax receipts, certificates of use, development permits, development orders or other permits or approvals for the operation of dispensing facilities, as defined herein, is hereby established for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of this ordinance. M Stri'�-passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 PART C. EXISTING BUSINESSES. This moratorium shall not affect any business currently operating within the City of Edgewater pursuant to a validly issued business tax receipt and certificate of use as long as the business and property are in compliance with all applicable, local, county, and state laws. PART D. NEW BUSINESSES. Applications for business tax receipts, certificates of use, development permits, development orders or other permits for approvals for the operation of dispensing facilities, as defined in Article II of the City's Land Development Code, received after the date of the reading of this ordinance shall be held in abeyance until the conclusion of the moratorium period. PART E. RENEWALS. The Director of Development Services, or his designee, is authorized to renew the business tax receipt, certificate of use, development permit, development order or other permit or approval of any existing business affected by this moratorium in the event of expiration before the conclusion of this moratorium, upon a finding that the business has complied with all applicable regulations. PART F. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict. PART G. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances by a court of competent jurisdiction, such w Strike thr-ough-passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance. PART H. CODIFICATION. Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Edgewater, Florida, and the word "ordinance", may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intention; provided, however, that Parts F through J shall not be codified. PART I. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take place upon adoption. PART J. ADOPTION. After Motion to approve by by held on July 17, 2017, was as follows: Mayor Mike Ignasiak Councilwoman Christine Power Councilwoman Amy Vogt Councilman Dan Blazi Councilman Gary T. Conroy St..a�rpassages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 and Second the vote on the first reading of this ordinance AYE NAY PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2017. ATTEST: Robin L. Matusick City Clerk/Paralegal For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire City Attorney Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Ciocchetti 7 Strike through -passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2017-0-35 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA Mike Wasiak U M or — \ Aoved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a meeting held on this 17th day of July, 2017 under Agenda Item No. 8C-