The Worthington City Council will consider approval of the first reading of a cannabis zoning ordinance during its meeting Monday night.
The proposed ordinance would establish that all cannabis businesses in any zoning district would require a conditional use permit. It also limits manufacturing-type uses to industrial districts, retail-related uses to commercial district, and prohibits cannabis businesses in residential districts. The proposed ordinance also establishes a 200-foot buffer from schools and attractions within public parks regularly used by minors including playgrounds and athletic fields.
The Worthington Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval during its Feb. 4 meeting,
A third and final reading of the city’s cannabis ordinance pertaining to the registration process for businesses, fees, enforcement, penalties, hours of operation restrictions and other requirements is also on the agenda for Monday.
Among the other items of business slated for Monday is consideration of a residential property tax abatement program application submitted by Marco Ramos. The applicant is seeking approval of tax abatement for the construction of a two-family home on Cecilee Street. Consideration of plans for four different engineering projects is also scheduled.
Monday's meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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