Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ord. - Conditionally Allowed Use
Summary
SCH Number
2008071040
Lead Agency
City of Malibu
Document Title
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ord. - Conditionally Allowed Use
Document Type
NEG - Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
City-wide
Document Description
The proposed project consists of an amendment to the Malibu Municipal Code to conditionally permit medical marijuana dispensaries in all commercial zones within the City of Malibu subject to development and performance standards. The California Compassionate Use Act of 1996, which is codified in Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5, and the Medical Marijuana Program found in Health and Safety Code Section 11362.7, together authorize the personal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. While neither the Act nor the Medical Program specifically authorizes the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, there has been a proliferation of such establishments in cities throughout the region. Cities with such establishments have seen an increase in loitering around the dispensaries, burglaries, parking and traffic violations and increased noise and pedestrian traffic complaints from surrounding neighbors. Currently, there is no requirement for a conditional use permit and no regulations are in place within the Malibu Zoning Ordinance to ensure their safe and legitimate operation. To protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Malibu residents, the City of Malibu is proposing to adopt an ordinance conditionally permitting medical marijuana dispensaries subject to development and performance standards, or in the alternative, to prohibit such uses in the City.
Contact Information
Name
Kathleen Mallory
Agency Name
City of Malibu
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Malibu
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
City-wide
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 7 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region 4 (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency
Local Actions
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance
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