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BYLAW NO. 1860/2018
TOWN OF REDCLIFF
A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING BYLAW 1698/2011 BEING THE REDCLIFF LAND USE BYLAW.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 639 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-
26.1, and amendments thereto, the Council of the Town of Redcliff in the Province of Alberta
has adopted Bylaw 1698/2011 , as amended.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Redcliff wishes to amend their Land Use Bylaw for
the purpose of regulating cannabis-related uses.
AND WHEREAS a public hearing with respect to this Bylaw was held in the Council Chambers
at the Town of Redcliff on the 14th day of May A.D. 2018.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Redcliff in open meeting assembled , enacts as
follows:
PART I
SHORT TITLE, NEW DEFINITIONS, REVISED DEFINITIONS
SHORT TITLE
(1)
This Bylaw may be cited as the Town of Redcliff Land Use Amending Bylaw No.
1860/2018- Federal Cannabis Legalization.
DEFINITIONS ADDED
(2)
That the following be added to Part I Section 8 Definitions:
(XXX)Cannabis means, as defined in the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act:
(a)
any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by,
or found in, such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been
processed or not;
(b)
any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has on it any part
of such a plant; and
(c)
any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or
found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained;
(d)
but does not mean a non-viable seed of a cannabis plant; a mature stalk,
without any leaf, flower, seed or branch, of such a plant; fibre derived from
a stalk; or the root or any part of the root of such a plant.
(XXX)Cannabis Accessory means, as defined in the Canadian Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act:
(a)
a thing, including rolling papers or wraps, holders, pipes, water pipes,
bongs and vaporizers, that is represented to be used in the production or
consumption of Cannabis; or
(b)
a thing that is commonly used in the consumption or production of
Cannabis if the thing is sold at the same point of sale as Cannabis.
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(XXX)Medical Marijuana means the substance referred to as "Cannabis," when used
for medical purposes, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner,
and obtained under circumstances permitted in the Access to Cannabis for
Medical Purposes Regulations.
(XXX)Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility means development, as
licensed by Health Canada, used primarily for one or more of the following uses:
(a)
The production, cultivation, and growth of medical and/or recreational
Cannabis;
(b)
The making, testing, manufacturing, assembling, processing , or in any way
altering the chemical or physical properties of semi-finished Cannabis
goods and products;
(c)
the storage of Cannabis materials, goods and products; or
(d)
the transporting, shipping, and sale of materials, goods, and products to the
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission or other agencies
designated by provinces outside of the province of Alberta responsible for
the distribution and sale of Cannabis in those provinces.
This use does not include a Cannabis Retail Store, Medical Marijuana
Dispensary, or Cannabis Lounge.
(XXX)Cannabis Retail Store means development for the retail sale of recreational
Cannabis and Cannabis Accessories, as authorized by the Alberta Gaming,
Liquor, and Cannabis Act. This use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution Facility, Medical Marijuana Dispensary, or Cannabis Lounge.
(XXX)Cannabis Retail Store Overlay means the overlay of the Land Use Zoning Map
in the Land Use Bylaw showing where Cannabis Retail Stores are permitted to be
located.
(XXX)Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay means the overlay of
the Land Use Zoning Map in the Land Use Bylaw showing where Cannabis
Production and Distribution Facilities are permitted to be located.
(XXX)Cannabis Lounge means development where the primary use is the sale of
Cannabis to the public, for consumption within the premises, and where any
preparation or serving of food may be ancillary to such use. Also commonly
known as a cannabis cafe. The use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution Facility, Medical Marijuana Dispensary, or Cannabis Retail Store.
(XXX)Medical Marijuana Dispensary means development for the selling , providing,
shipping, and delivering of Medical Marijuana and Cannabis Accessories for
medical purposes. The use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution Facility, Cannabis Retail Store, or Cannabis Lounge.
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(3)
That within Part I Section 8 Definitions replace the following (Existing clause to be
replaced Italicized) :
(6)
Adult Entertainment Facility means:
With:
(a)
an adult mini-theatre or other similar establishment where, either as a
principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity which is
conducted on the premises,
i.
live performances take place, or
ii.
motion pictures, video tapes, digital video discs, slides or other
electronic productions are shown, involving or depicting the nudity of
any person;
(b)
a night club, dance club, bar, pub, tavern, lounge or other similar
establishment where, either as a principal activity or an activity ancillary to
some other activity which is conducted on the premises,
i.
live performance or displays by a person (e.g. topless waitresses)
take place, or
ii.
competitions are engaged in, involving the nudity of a person;
(c)
a body painting studio or other similar establishment where, either as a
principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity conducted on
the premises, paint, powder or some other material is applied to the nude or
partially nude body of a person in a manner intended to be sexually
arousing to, or otherwise appealing to erotic or sexual interests, appetites
or inclinations of, viewers or participants;
(d)
a massage or body rub parlour or other similar establishment where, either
as a principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity
conducted on the premises, the body or part of the body of a person is
massaged, manipulated, touched, rubbed or stimulated by any means in a
manner intended to be sexually arousing to, or otherwise appealing to
erotic or sexual interests, appetites or inclinations of, viewers or
participants, but excluding places where the described activity is performed
solely for medical or therapeutic purposes by a person who is duly licensed
or registered under an enactment governing a trade, calling or profession;
or
(e)
a development that the Development Authority considers to be similar to
any of those described in clauses (a) to (d).
(XXX)Adult Entertainment Facility means:
(a)
an adult mini-theatre or other similar establishment where, either as a
principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity which is
conducted on the premises,
i.
live performances take place, or
ii.
motion pictures, video tapes, digital video discs, slides or other
electronic productions are shown, involving or depicting the nudity of
any person;
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(b)
a night club, dance club, bar, pub, tavern, lounge or other similar
establishment where, either as a principal activity or an activity ancillary to
some other activity which is conducted on the premises,
i.
live performance or displays by a person (e.g. topless waitresses)
take place, or
ii.
competitions are engaged in, involving the nudity of a person;
(c)
a body painting studio or other similar establishment where, either as a
principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity conducted on
the premises, paint, powder or some other material is applied to the nude or
partially nude body of a person in a manner intended to be sexually
arousing to, or otherwise appealing to erotic or sexual interests, appetites
or inclinations of, viewers or participants;
(d)
a massage or body rub parlour or other similar establishment where, either
as a principal activity or an activity ancillary to some other activity
conducted on the premises, the body or part of the body of a person is
massaged, manipulated, touched, rubbed or stimulated by any means in a
manner intended to be sexually arousing to, or otherwise appealing to
erotic or sexual interests, appetites or inclinations of, viewers or
participants, but excluding places where the described activity is performed
solely for medical or therapeutic purposes by a person who is duly licensed
or registered under an enactment governing a trade, calling or profession;
or
(e)
a development that the Development Authority considers to be similar to
any of those described in clauses (a) to (d), not including a Cannabis
Lounge.
(7)
Agricultural Building means a building normally associated with and generally
essential to the operation of a farm. Such structures shall include, but are not
limited to, machine sheds, storage sheds, granaries, grain bins for the storage of
on-farm products, silos, repair shop, etc. Farm is a separate use.
With:
(XXX)Agricultural Building means a building normally associated with and generally
essential to the operation of a farm . Such structures shall include, but are not
limited to, machine sheds, storage sheds, granaries, grain bins for the storage of
on-farm products, silos, repair shop, etc. Farm is a separate use. This use does
not include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility.
(38) Club means development for the assembly of members of charitable, social
service, athletic, business or fraternal organizations, and may incorporate eating,
drinking, entertainment, sports, recreation and amusement facilities as accessory
use.
With:
(XXX)Ciub means development for the assembly of members of charitable, social
service, athletic, business or fraternal organizations, and may incorporate eating,
drinking, entertainment, sports, recreation and amusement facilities as accessory
use, but does not include Cannabis Lounge.
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(41) Convenience Store means development comprising a retail store which caters
to the day-to-day needs of area residents or employees. Typical uses include
small food stores and variety stores selling confectionery, tobacco, grocery, non-
alcoholic beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care items, hardware, or
printed matter.
With:
(XXX)Convenience Store means development comprising a retail store which caters
to the day-to-day needs of area residents or employees. Typical uses include
small food stores and variety stores selling confectionery, tobacco, grocery, non-
alcoholic beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care items, hardware, or
printed matter, but do not include Medical Marijuana Dispensaries or Cannabis
Retail Stores.
(60) Drinking Establishment means an establishment, licensed by the Alberta Liquor
Control Board, where the main purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises, and any preparation or serving of food is ancillary
to such use. Typical uses include neighbourhood pubs, bars, taverns and
licensed lounges that are ancillary to a restaurant. Entertainment Establishments,
Eating Establishments and Adult Entertainment Facilities are separate uses.
With:
(XXX)Drinking Establishment means an establishment, licensed by the Alberta
Liquor Control Board, where the main purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises, and any preparation or serving of food is ancillary
to such use. Typical uses include neighbourhood pubs, bars, taverns and
licensed lounges that are ancillary to a restaurant, but do not include Cannabis
Lounges, Entertainment Establishments, Eating Establishments, and Adult
Entertainment Facilities.
(64) Eating Establishment means a development primarily used for the preparation
and sale of food for consumption on the premises. Accessory uses may include
the sale of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages incidental to the meal, take-out
services and/or catering. A restaurant may hold a "Class A" liquor license and
minors may, or may not, be prohibited. Drinking and Entertainment
Establishments are separate uses.
With:
(XXX)Eating Establishment means a development primarily used for the preparation
and sale of food for consumption on the premises. Accessory uses may include
the sale of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages incidental to the meal, take-out
services and/or catering, but do not include Cannabis Lounges. A restaurant may
hold a "Class A" liquor license and minors may, or may not, be prohibited.
Drinking and Entertainment Establishments are separate uses.
(66) Entertainment Establishment means development providing dramatic, musical,
dancing or cabaret entertainment and/or facilities for alcoholic beverage
consumption, and includes related food service. This term refers to uses such as
theatres, cinemas, concert halls, nightclubs and dinner theatres but do not
include Drinking Establishments, Eating Establishments or Adult Entertainment
Facilities.
With:
(XXX)Entertainment Establishment means development providing dramatic, musical,
dancing or cabaret entertainment and/or facilities for alcoholic beverage
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consumption, and includes related food services. This term refers to uses such
as theatres, cinemas, concert halls, nightclubs and dinner theatres but does not
include Drinking Establishments, Eating Establishments, Cannabis Lounges, or
Adult Entertainment Facilities.
(7 4) Farm means development, the primary use of which is for the production of farm
products such as dairy products, livestock or field crops, or undeveloped land.
This use does not include related commercial or industrial sales, commercial feed
lots or services or storage uses which are non-essential to the operation of the
on-site agricultural use.
With:
(XXX)Farm means development, the primary use of which is for the production of farm
products such as dairy products, livestock or field crops, or undeveloped land.
This use does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities, or
related commercial or industrial sales, commercial feed lots or services, or
storage uses which are non-essential to the operation of the on-site agricultural
use.
(99) Greenhouse means development for the growing, storage and/or sale of garden,
household and ornamental plants, flowers, trees or produce and includes
supplementary retail sale of fertilizers, garden chemicals, garden implements and
associated products.
With:
(XXX)Greenhouse means development for the growing, storage and/or sale of garden,
household and ornamental plants, flowers, trees or produce and includes
supplementary retail sale of fertilizers, garden chemicals, garden implements and
associated products. This use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution Facility.
(1 02) Home Occupation means an accessory use of the dwelling unit by the occupant
or occupants for an occupation, trade, profession or craft.
With:
(XXX)Home Occupation means an accessory use of the dwelling unit by the occupant
or occupants for an occupation, trade, profession or craft. This use does not
include Cannabis Production Distribution Facility, Cannabis Retail Store, or
Cannabis Lounge.
(120) Manufacturing, Heavy means development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, production, assembly and packaging of materials, goods or products
which may generate a detrimental impact beyond the boundaries of the site and
may include related warehouse and office facilities.
With:
(XXX)Manufacturing, Heavy means development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing , production, assembly and packaging of materials, goods or products
which may generate a detrimental impact beyond the boundaries of the site and
may include related warehouse and office facilities. This use does not include
Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility.
( 121) Manufacturing, Light means development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, production, assembly or packaging of materials, goods or products
which does not generate any detrimental impact beyond the boundaries of the
site, and may include related warehouse and office facilities.
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With:
(XXX)Manufacturing, Light means development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, production, assembly or packaging of materials, goods or products
which does not generate any detrimental impact beyond the boundaries of the
site, and may include related warehouse and office facilities. This use does not
include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility.
(122) Medical and Health Office means development providing medical and health
care services on an outpatient basis of a preventative, diagnostic treatment,
therapeutic nature, and may incorporate a dispensary which sells pharmaceutical
and other medical supplies as an accessory use. Typical uses or facilities would
include medical and dental offices, clinics, occupational health and safety offices,
counseling services, and chiropractic and naturopathic services.
With:
(XXX)Medical and Health Office means development providing medical and health
care services on an outpatient basis of a preventative, diagnostic treatment,
therapeutic nature, and may incorporate a dispensary which sells pharmaceutical
and other medical supplies as an accessory use. Typical uses or facilities would
include medical and dental offices, clinics, occupational health and safety offices,
counseling services, and chiropractic and naturopathic services, but do not
include Medical Marijuana Dispensaries or Cannabis Retail Stores.
(164) Retail Store means development for the retail sale or rental of goods, wares or
merchandise and includes limited on-site storage or limited seasonal outdoor
sales to support that store's operations. Typical uses include but are not limited to
grocery, bakery, hardware, pharmaceutical, appliance, clothing, and sporting
goods stores. The use may include supplementary facilities such as postal
services, film processing and repair of merchandise sold or rented by the store.
With:
(XXX)Retail Store means development for the retail sale or rental of goods, wares or
merchandise and includes limited on-site storage or limited seasonal outdoor
sales to support that store's operations. Typical uses include but are not limited to
grocery, bakery, hardware, pharmaceutical, appliance, clothing, and sporting
goods stores. The use may include supplementary facilities such as postal
services, film processing and repair of merchandise sold or rented by the store,
but does not include Medical Marijuana Dispensary or Cannabis Retail Store.
(205) Warehouse means the use of a building for the storage of materials, products,
goods and merchandise, and renumbering accordingly.
With:
(XXX)Warehouse means the use of a building for the storage of materials, products,
goods and merchandise, and renumbering accordingly. This use does not include
storage of Cannabis.
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PART 2
NEW SECTIONS TO BE ADDED TO PART VII GENERAL LAND USE
REGULATIONS
(4)
That Sections (5) , (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15) and (16) ofthis Bylaw
to be added to Part VII General Land Use Regulations
CANNABIS RET AIL STORE
(5)
Legal Basis
(a)
Cannabis Retail Stores are regulated by the provincial government and must
meet all requirements set out in the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and all
subsequent regulations.
(b)
Cannabis Retail Store is a discretionary use, Municipal Planning Commission.
(c)
All Cannabis Retail Stores require a Development Permit.
(6)
Development Standards
(a)
A Cannabis Retail Store shall only be located in an area covered by the Cannabis
Retail Store Overlay.
(b)
The Cannabis Retail Store Overlay was created with the following guidelines to
include parcels that are:
(i)
located in 11 (Light Industrial), C3 (General Commercial), C2 (Downtown
Commercial), and C-HWY (Highway Commercial) Districts,
(ii)
located outside of the 100 metre setback from any parcel of land on
which a Cannabis Retail Store is located to a boundary of the parcel of
land of a:
i.
Provincial health care facility;
ii.
School;
iii.
School reserve or municipal and school reserve as designated in
the Municipal Government Act;
iv.
Municipal recreation facility (including the youth centre, swimming
pool, rec-tangle, and library);
v.
Payday loan centre or pawn shop;
vi.
Daycare or childcare facility; or
vii.
Public park used for recreational purposes; and
(iii)
located in places that fit the context of the surrounding area. Several
parcels that meet the requirements in (i) and (ii) above were not included
in the overlay because they are lone commercial parcels in the middle of
residential neighbourhoods.
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(c)
A Cannabis Retail Store shall meet all applicable requirements of the respective
District in which it is located.
(d)
A Cannabis Retail Store must be a stand-alone store and shall not operate
accessory to, or in conjunction with any other use.
(e)
Development Permits for Cannabis Retail Stores are conditional subject to the
Development Officer receiving a copy of the retail license issued by the Alberta
Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission from the Applicant.
(f)
Parking for a Cannabis Retail Store shall be provided in accordance with the
parking requirements for a Retail Store and the parking requirements for the
District in which it is located.
(g)
Development Permit Applications for Cannabis Retail Stores require the
Applicant to engage the public on the proposed development by:
(i)
Notifying adjacent property owners in writing ;
(ii)
Hosting at least one public open house, on a weekday evening, for at
least 2 hours, in a neutral public location in Redcliff;
(iii)
Advertising the open house in the local paper and on all Town social
media outlets for at least 2 weeks prior to the open house;
(iv)
Offering a survey for open house attendees to provide feedback; and
(v)
Advertising the public is welcome to attend the MPC meeting in person
where the decision on the Development Permit will be made, or make a
written submission to the Development Officer before a specified date.
(h)
The Applicant is required to receive approval of the open house location,
advertising , and survey from the Development Officer prior to the advertising
commencing.
(7)
Development Permit Application Requirements
(a)
Location plan showing the proposed Cannabis Retail Store and the distances to
any of the following located within 500 metres of the store:
(i)
Provincial health care facility;
(ii)
School;
(iii)
School reserve or municipal and school reserve as designated in the
Municipal Government Act;
(iv)
Municipal recreation facility (including the youth centre, swimming pool,
rec-tangle, and library);
(v)
Payday loan centre or pawn shop;
(vi)
Daycare or childcare facility; or
(vii)
Public park used for recreational purposes.
(b)
Detailed site plan containing all of the information required for the District, and the
following additional information:
(i)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) measures;
I
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I
(ii)
Storage areas for Cannabis;
(iii)
Shipping and receiving areas;
(iv)
Adjacent uses;
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(v)
Location and design of signage; and
(vi)
Security measures
(c)
Waste managemenUdisposal plan.
(d)
Elevation plans showing access and signage.
(e)
Completion of public engagement by providing to the Development Officer:
(i)
A list of the addresses of adjacent property owners;
(ii)
Copies of the notification letters sent to adjacent property owners; and
(iii)
A summary of open house survey results.
(8)
Criteria For Consideration
(a)
The Municipal Planning Commission must consider the following when reviewing
an application for a Cannabis Retail Store:
(i)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates conformity with
provincial and municipal regulations to minimize potential adverse
effects on the community (i.e. site safety and security measures);
(ii)
Whether any legitimate public concerns expressed during public
consultation were addressed by the applicant; and
(iii)
The recommendations and comments from Planning and Engineering.
(9)
Administration and Enforcement
(a)
The use and Development Permit for a Cannabis Retail Store shall:
(i)
Expire at the end of 5 years; and
(ii)
Be reviewed by the Town four years after the issuance of the use and
the Development Permit.
(b)
Where the Town finds that the conditions of the Development Permit have been
met and the use is not causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Town will
automatically issue a new Development Permit 6 months in advance of the
expiring permit for 5 years that expires on the anniversary date of the original
permit.
(c)
Where the Town finds that the conditions of the Development Permit have not
been met or that the use is causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Town
will issue a notice to the Applicant 6 months in advance of the expiring permit,
that the Town will not be automatically renewing the use and Development
permit. The notice to the applicant must include:
(i)
The reasons the permit is not being renewed,
(ii)
The date of the permit expiring, and
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(iii)
That if the Applicant wishes to continue the use the Applicant must make
a new Development Permit application.
(d)
If The Town fails to issue a Development Permit under clause (9)(b) or if the
Town fails to issue a notification under clause (9)(c), the Town will automatically
issue a new Development Permit for 5 years from when the Development Permit
should have been issued that expires on the anniversary date of the original
permit.
(e)
Development Permits will be cancelled if and when the retail license is no longer
valid with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission.
(1 0) Standard Conditions of Approval
(a)
Development Permits are conditional subject to the Development Officer
receiving a copy of the retail license issued by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and
Cannabis Commission from the applicant.
(b)
The use and Development Permit for a Cannabis Retail Store shall expire and
require reapplication after 5 years to the day of approval.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
(11) Legal Basis
(a)
Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities are regulated by the federal
government, and must be in compliance with all federal laws and regulations.
(b)
A Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility is a discretionary use,
Development Officer.
(c)
All Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities require a Development Permit.
(12) Development Standards
(a)
All Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities shall only be located in an
area covered by the Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay.
(b)
The Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay was created with the
following guidelines to include parcels that are:
(i)
located in the 11 (Light Industrial) District or 12 (Heavy Industrial District)
or in a UR (Urban Reserve) District north of the Trans-Canada Highway;
(ii)
located outside of the 100 metre setback from any parcel of land on
which a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility is located to a
boundary of the parcel of land of a:
i.
Provincial health care facility;
ii.
School;
iii.
School reserve or municipal and school reserve as designated in
the Municipal Government Act;
iv.
Daycare or childcare facility;
v.
Public park used for recreational purposes;
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vi.
Residential District;
vii.
Overnight accommodation; or
viii.
The boundary of the Trans-Canada Highway.
(c)
A Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility shall meet all applicable
requirements of the respective District in which it is located.
(d)
A Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility shall not operate accessory to, or
in conjunction with any other use.
(e)
Parking for a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility shall be provided in
accordance with the parking requirements for Manufacturing, Light and the
parking requirements of the 11 or 12 District in which it is located.
(f)
Lighting for growing Cannabis shall not be visible from outside of the building.
(g)
Loading docks and shipping and receiving areas for Cannabis Production and
Distribution Facilities shall be located behind a barbed, chain-link fence with a
secure gate.
(h)
A Development Permit for a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility is
conditional until a copy of the current production license issued by Health Canada
is provided to the Development Officer by the Applicant.
(13) (Development Permit Application Requirements
(a)
Detailed site plan, containing all of the information required for the 11 or 12
District, and the following additional information:
(i)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) measures;
(ii)
Storage areas for Cannabis;
(iii)
Shipping and receiving areas;
(iv)
Truck parking;
(v)
Adjacent uses;
(vi)
Signage; and
(vii)
Security measures
(b)
Storage, destruction, and disposal of waste and materials plan;
(c)
Odour management plan;
(d)
Storm water management plan; and
(e)
Water and wastewater plan.
(14) Criteria For Consideration
(a)
The Development Officer must consider the following when reviewing an
application for a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility:
(i)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates conformity with federal
and municipal regulations to minimize land use conflicts and potential
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adverse effects on the community (i.e. site safety and security
measures); and
(ii)
The recommendations and comments from Planning and Engineering.
(15) Administration and Enforcement
(a)
The use and Development Permit for a Cannabis Production and Distribution
Facility shall:
(i)
Expire at the end of 5 years; and
(ii)
Be reviewed by the Town four years after the issuance of the use and
the Development Permit.
(b)
Where the Town finds that the conditions of the Development Permit have been
met and the use is not causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Town will
automatically issue a new Development Permit 6 months in advance of the
expiring permit for 5 years that expires on the anniversary date of the original
permit.
(c)
Where the Town finds that the conditions of the Development Permit have not
been met or that the use is causing undesirable impacts to the Town , the Town
will issue a notice to the Applicant 6 months in advance of the expiring permit,
that the Town will not be automatically renewing the use and Development
permit. The notice to the applicant must include:
(i)
The reasons the permit is not being renewed,
(ii)
The date of the permit expiring, and
(iii)
That if the Applicant wishes to continue the use the Applicant must make
a new Development Permit application.
(d)
If the Town fails to issue a Development Permit under clause (15)(b) or if the
Town fails to issue a notification under clause (15)(c), the Town will automatically
issue a new Development Permit for 5 years from when the Development Permit
should have been issued that expires on the anniversary date of the original
permit.
(e)
Development Permits will be cancelled if and when the production license is no
longer valid with Health Canada.
(16) Standard Conditions of Approval
(a)
Development Permits are conditional subject to the Development Officer
receiving a copy of the production license issued by Health Canada from the
applicant.
(b)
The use and Development Permit for a Cannabis Production and Distribution
Facility shall expire and require reapplication after 5 years to the day of approval.
General
Part Ill
GENERAL
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(17) That the Cannabis Retail Store Overlay, as proposed in the attached Map A, be added
as an overlay in Part X Land Use District Maps.
(18) That the Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay, as proposed in the
attached Map B, be added as an overlay in Part X Land Use District Maps.
(19) That the numbering in the Bylaw be renumbered to reflect correct sequential
numbering.
(20) That the Table of Contents in the Bylaw be updated to reflect new sequential
numbering and page numbering.
(21) This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final reading and signing thereof.
READ a first time this 23rd day of April, 2018 A.D.
READ a second time this 14th day of May, 2018 A.D.
READ a third time this 14th day of May, 2018 A.D.
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