Title
Resolution to Authorize Summary Publication of Ordinance No. ORD-10-37 - An Ordinance That Adds Section 5:50.1 of Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor Regarding Regulations Concerning Medical Marijuana
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the summary publication of Ordinance No. ORD-10-37, which adds a new section to the Zoning Ordinance that 1) provides regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and home occupations; 2) identifies districts in which these activities would be allowed; and 3) provides additional use regulations. The City Charter contains provisions to allow summary publications of ordinances that are in excess of 500 words in length. The purpose of this resolution is to lessen the City's cost resulting from the required publication of the revisions to the City Code.
Staff
Prepared by: Abigail Elias, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Section 7.4 of the City Charter authorizes the publication by summary of ordinances over 500 words in length;
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. ORD-10-37 be published by the following summary:
Ordinance No. ORD-10-37 adds a new Section 5:50.1 to Chapter 55 (Zoning) of Title V to provide regulations regarding the cultivation and transfer of medical marijuana, including identifying specific zoning districts in the City where medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation facilities, home occupations and other use in dwelling units will be allowed; and to provide additional use regulations for each type of use.
The complete text of this ordinance is available for inspection at the City Clerk's office on the 2nd floor of the Guy C. Larcom Municipal Building, 301 E. Huron Street.