That cannabis-related businesses be no less than 500 metres from any alcohol, tobacco, or other cannabis-related business.
The following is a summary of the sensitive land use or areas of concern, located within 150 metres, 250 metres, or 500 metres of the proposed store at 1320 Walker Road, Windsor. A visual map is also attached. Please note the presence of the LCBO (Alcohol retailer) and Mac’s Convenience Store (Tobacco and E-Cigarette retailer) in the same plaza as the proposed location.
Sensitive Land Use or Area of Concern | Name | Address | Distance from Retailer (metres) |
Alcohol | LCBO | 1320 Walker Rd., Windsor, N8Y 4T9 | 150 |
Tobacco & E-cigarettes | MAC'S | 1320 Walker Rd., Windsor, N8Y 4T9 | 150 |
Tobacco & E-cigarettes | LUCKY'S LOTTERY CENTER | 2109 Ottawa St., Windsor, N8Y 1R8 | 150 |
Childcare centre or school | GARDERIE LES PETITES MAINS | 1799 Ottawa St., Windsor, N8Y 1R4 | 500 |
Childcare centre or school | ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE L'ENVOLÉE | 1799 Ottawa St., Windsor, N8X 1R4 | 500 |
Childcare centre or school | ST ANNE FRENCH IMMERSION CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 1140 Monmouth Rd., Windsor, N8Y 3L9 | 500 |
Mental health & addiction service | CROSSROADS CENTRE FOR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT | 1980 Ottawa St., Windsor, N8Y 1R7 | 500 |
Park and playground | DEVONSHIRE | 2005 Devonshire Crt., Windsor | 500 |
Park and playground | GARRY DUGAL PARK | 1247 Drouillard Rd., Windsor, N8Y 2R6 | 500 |
In addition to the abovementioned areas of concern, the proposed cannabis retailer is also located within a residential area experiencing moderate to high levels of social inequity using a validated measure of inequity.
Should the City of Windsor wish to provide feedback regarding this application to the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, the WECHU is able to provide additional consultation and support.
If you have any questions, would like to discuss these recommendations, or if you are interested in enhancing your current policy statement, I would be happy to arrange a meeting by phone or in person at your earliest convenience.