Zoning By-law
The proposed Town-initiated housekeeping zoning by-law amendment accomplishes the following:
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e allowsthe zoningby-law to reflect current terms and definitions as set out by federal Acts andlegislation
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e maintains the intent of Council approved 2014 policies and regulations surroundinglocation of cannabisfacilities
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e establishes the definition of Cannabis Production Facility, which coincides with the definition providedin the Official Plan 5-Year Review update, being:
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY — shall means lands, buildings or structures used for producing, processing or destroying of cannabis which is authorized by license issued by the Federal Minister of Health, pursuant to the previous Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230, to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, SC 1996, c 19, as amendedfrom timeto time, or any successor thereto. This includes micro-cultivation, standard cultivation and nursery licenses issued under the current Government of Canada Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144) that are enabled by the Controlled Drugs and SubstancesAct, the Food and Drugs Act and the Cannabis Act.”
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Deletes the definition of Marihuana for Medical Purposed Production Facility and its associated regulations
- updates the Townof Lakeshorezoning by-law general provisions and zone exceptions to reflect Cannabis Production Facility.