Amendment to Article III of Chapter 16 of the Dillon Municipal Code (“Code”) to permit marijuana hospitality and sales establishments within the Commercial (C) and Mixed Use (MU) zone districts in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Code, and to the table set forth in Article VI of Chapter 16 of the Code to set forth parking space requirements for such establishments.                       

BACKGROUND/TIME FRAME: 

• September 15, 2020: Town Council approved Ordinance No. 17-20, Series of 2020 establishing a framework by which a business holding a valid license to operate a retail marijuana store may obtain a license to operate a marijuana hospitality and sales establishment within the Town of Dillon

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 

This amendment permits marijuana hospitality and sales establishments within the C and MU zone districts, and establishes parking space requirements for such establishments. It also provides the required parking for a retail marijuana store so that the Code is clear in the intended parking requirements for these businesses. Because patrons of a marijuana hospitality and sales establishment will dwell in the location for a similar amount of time as a patron at a restaurant or bar, the marijuana hospitality and sales establishment is required to provide an equivalent amount of parking of one space for every 120 square feet of the licensed premises area. The retail marijuana store has the same required parking as a typical retail establishment, being 1 space for every 400 square feet. 

Along with the Resolution recommending approval of the Code amendments, the draft Ordinance to adopt the amendments is attached for review. Although no substantive changes are anticipated for the attached draft Ordinance, it is possible that the Town Council may request changes to the Ordinance upon their review. 

BUDGET IMPACT: None 

ACTION REQUESTED:  

Resolutions require affirmative votes from majority of the members present 

DEPARTMENT HEAD RESPONSIBLE: Scott O’Brien, Public Works Director   

Please refer to the following documents for more detailed information:

PZ01-21 Staff Summary 

PZ 01-21 Resolution