TAMRMS#: B06
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Bylaw 12/2018 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 9/2005 - Cannabis (2nd & 3rd reading)
Presented by: Jean Ehlers, Development Branch Manager
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 12/2018 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 12/2018 be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 12/2018 be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
On May 28, 2018, Bylaw 12/2018, being amendment 159 to Land Use Bylaw 9/2005, was read a first time. The Public Hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2018.
Prior to the Bylaw being read a first time, the Mayor allowed Council to raise matters requiring further clarification, with Administration.
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with Administration’s response to matters raised by Councillors, and to present alternative motions for Council’s consideration. (Attachment, Alternative Motions)
COUNCIL DIRECTION
No formal direction, by way of a motion, was given to Administration.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Further to Agenda Report B06 / B-18-012 and attachments, as distributed to Council for its meeting held on May 28, 2018, Administration advises that the Federal Government has indicated that cannabis will be legalized on October 17, 2018.
The legalization of cannabis affects the City’s Planning and Development Department in a number of ways. For example, the Land Use Bylaw has to be amended (the current process) so as to enable Administration to accept Development Permit applications, assess submitted applications for compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, and then either issue or refuse a Development Permit. The issuing of a Development Permit has to precede the issuing of a Business License. In situations where an application is for a discretionary use, the Development Officer’s decision may be appealed.
One of the questions being asked of Administration relates to the processing of applications upon the day that the Land Use Bylaw becomes effective, should that dat...
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