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DATE: May 20, 2015 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1876
RELATING TO THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND
MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES OR COLLECTIVES AND CEQA
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of the Chief of Staff/City Clerk
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1876.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 1876,
"AN ORDINANCE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 91, 92, AND 93 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO
THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF MEDICAL
CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES
OR COLLECTIVES."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On May 6, 2015, Ordinance No. 1876 was introduced for first reading, as noted below:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read
by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1876, "AN
ORDINANCE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 91, 92, AND 93 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
RELATING TO THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND
MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES OR COLLECTIVES," Motion
Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
ITEM NO. z• �
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1876
May 20, 2015
Page 2 of 2
This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance. The ordinance hall be effective 30-days from adoption.
MES THOMPSON �DAVIDH. READY, Es
City Clerk City Manager
Am
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 1876
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ORDINANCE NO. 1876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 91, 92 AND 93 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE PERMITTED
LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF
MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND
MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES OR
COLLECTIVES.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance modifies the existing requirements for medical cannabis
facilities to allow stand-alone cultivation facilities in industrial zoning
districts, and to expand the zoning districts where cooperatives or
collectives are allowed to include the H-C (Highway Commercial) and C-2
(General Commercial) zoning districts. In addition, separation distance
requirements from protected uses are revised to decrease the distance
separation from residential zones, require a distance separation from
Palm Canyon Drive, and eliminate the distance separation requirement
between cooperatives or collectives.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS:
A. The proposed zone text amendment (Case 5.1218-D ZTA) is Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because
the proposed zone text amendment proposes only insignificant changes to land use.
B. The proposed zone text amendment establishes zoning regulations for the
controlled cultivation of medical cannabis and allows cooperatives or collectives in
limited commercial districts, while still providing adequate separation from protected
uses.
C. The City Council hereby finds that adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment would:
1. Allow medical cannabis cooperatives or collectives in limited commercial
areas as a means to provide greater access for patients while protecting
the character and integrity of the City's commercial districts.
2. Provide opportunities for the development of stand-alone cultivation
facilities in industrial districts as a means to safely supply authorized
cooperatives or collectives.
3. Allow greater options in the establishment of medical cannabis facilities
while maintaining critical distance separation requirements from protected
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ORDINANCE NO. 1876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 91, 92 AND 93 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE
PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITIES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES
OR COLLECTIVES.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance modifies the existing requirements for medical cannabis
facilities to allow stand-alone cultivation facilities in industrial zoning
districts, and to expand the zoning districts where cooperatives or
collectives are allowed to include the H-C (Highway Commercial) and C-2
(General Commercial) zoning districts. In addition, separation distance
requirements from protected uses are revised to decrease the distance
separation from residential zones, require a distance separation from
Palm Canyon Drive, and eliminate the distance separation requirement
between cooperatives or collectives.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS:
A. The proposed zone text amendment (Case 5.1218-D ZTA) is Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because
the proposed zone text amendment proposes only insignificant changes to land use.
B. The proposed zone text amendment establishes zoning regulations for the
controlled cultivation of medical cannabis and allows cooperatives or collectives in
limited commercial districts, while still providing adequate separation from protected
uses.
C. The City Council hereby finds that adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment would:
1. Allow medical cannabis cooperatives or collectives in limited commercial
areas as a means to provide greater access for patients while protecting
the character and integrity of the City's commercial districts.
2. Provide opportunities for the development of stand-alone cultivation
facilities in industrial districts as a means to safely supply authorized
cooperatives or collectives.
3. Allow greater options in the establishment of medical cannabis facilities
while maintaining critical distance separation requirements from protected
uses as a means to prevent unauthorized access to or promotion of
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Ordinance No. 1876
Page 2
uses as a means to prevent unauthorized access to or promotion of
medical cannabis.
4. Adhere to the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code in
establishing land use regulations for the cultivation and dispensing of
medical cannabis to qualified patients.
D. The adoption of the proposed zoning text amendment would be consistent with
the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's General Plan as it allows for economic
development opportunities while maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods
and protecting public health, welfare and safety.
SECTION 1. Section 91.00.10(B) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended
to include the following definition:
"Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility" means an enclosed facility where medical
cannabis is cultivated and processed only for distribution to a licensed Medical
Cannabis Cooperative or Collective.
SECTION 2. Section 92.14.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
17. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development standards
contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
SECTION 3. Section 92.14.1.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
3. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development standards
contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
SECTION 4. Section 92.15.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended
to include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
21. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code
and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
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Ordinance No. 1876
Page 3
SECTION 5. Section 92.16.01 the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to the
uses permitted in the M-1-P (Planned Research and Development Park) zoning district,
is amended to include the following uses:
A. Uses Permitted.
4. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development
standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
5. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 6. Section 92.17.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the M-1 (Service/Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
7. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 7. Section 92.17.1.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the M-2 (Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended to include the
following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
6. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION B. Section 92.17.2.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the E-1 (Energy Industrial) zoning district, is amended to include
the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
7. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
05
Ordinance No. 1876
Page 4
SECTION 9. Section 92.18.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the A (Airport) zoning district, is amended to include the following
uses:
A. Uses Permitted.
9. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development
standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
10. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 10. Section 93.23.15 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended to
read:
Section 93.23.15 Medical Cannabis Cooperative or Collective and Medical
Cannabis Cultivation Facility Special Standards
A. No land use entitlement, permit (including building permit) approval, site
plan, certificate of occupancy, zoning clearance, or other land use
authorization for a MCCC or Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility (MCCF)
shall be granted or permitted except in conformance with this Section.
B. MCCC and MCCF establishments shall be permitted only upon application
and approval of a regulatory permit in accordance with the criteria and
process set forth in Chapter 5.35 of this Code. Prior to initiating
operations and as a continuing requisite to conducting operations, the
legal representative of the persons wishing to operate a MCCC or MCCF
shall obtain a regulatory permit from the City Manager under the terms
and conditions set forth in Chapter 5.35 of this Code and shall otherwise
fully comply with the provisions of this Section.
C. No MCCC shall be established, developed, or operated within two-
hundred fifty (250) feet of Palm Canyon Drive or any residential zone
property; within five hundred (500) feet of a school, public playground or
park, child care or day care facility, youth center, or church. All distances
shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening
structures, from the nearest property line of the property on which the
MCCC is, or will be located, and to the nearest property line of those uses
described in this Subsection. Administrative modifications for this
standard may be granted by the City Council pursuant to Section
94.06.01.13.
D. A MCCC or MCCF is not and shall not be approved as an accessory use
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Ordinance No. 1876
Page 5
to any other use permitted by this Zoning Code. MCCC and MCCF
facilities may be located on the same parcel or on the same premises as
otherwise permitted by this Zoning Code.
E. A MCCC or MCCF shall be parked at a rate of one (1) space for every two
hundred fifty (250) gross square feet of office space, and one (1) space for
every eight hundred (800) feet of warehouse/cultivation space.
Administrative modifications for this standard may be granted by the City
Council pursuant to Section 94.06.01.13.
SECTION 11. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary
thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2015.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No. 1876
Page 6
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California,
do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1876 is a full, true, and correct copy, and
was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on
May 6, 2015, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
20th day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
The Desert Sun Certificate of Publication
750 N Gene Autry Trail _
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-4578/Fax 760-778-4731
State Of California BE:
County of Riverside
Advertiser:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS
PO BOX 2743
PALM SPRINGS CA 922632
2000673538
1 am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United
States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I
hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared
in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non panel)
in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit:
Newspaper: .The Desert Sun No 0822
ORDINANCE NO.unre
AN
$P S,DINANCE CALIFOR OF NIA,THE AME CITYNDING OF CHAP-
PALM
6/3/2015 TE 1,92 AND 93 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ZO G CODE RELATING TO THE PERMIT-
TE01tOCATNJNS AND DEVELOPMENT STAND-
ARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACI ES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS COOP-
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City Attorney Summery
The Ordinance modires Me existing reWiremenis
for medical cannabis facili ies to allow stand-alone
cultivation facilities in Industrial zoning district,
I acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the printer of and to expend the zoning districts where Coopera-
9 P P P Nves or collectives are a owed to include the H-C
The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City (Highway Commercial and C-2 (General Com.
metal)zoning dlstri . In addl2n, separation
of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. distance requlremams from protected uses arere-
The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general vises to decrease the distance separation from
19 residential zones, require a distance separation
circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the from Palm Canyon Drive, and eliminate the dls-
lance separation requirement between coopera-
County of Riverside, Slate of California Case No. fives or colwives.
191236.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true C oYOF R 3PRMIG9 as.
and Correct. EXec this 3rd day of June, 2015 In I JAMES THOMPSON,City Clerk of the City M
Isalm Springs,Celffomie,do Hereby cerdy that Or.No.1876 is a full,true and correct
Palm Spring a ornia. palm as introduced atCou a,regular Mg, ze, Cf�e
adopted at a regular meeting of lie Cddvv Council
held on the 20m day of May,2015,by tfie toNow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember
-- Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, and Mayor
WS.0t
NOES: : ouncilmember Mills.
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ABSENT: Now,
clarant's Signature ABSTAIN: Nona.
JAMES THOMPSON,CITY CLERK
Po61MhW:813116 G'ry of Palm Spn gs,California
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The Desert Sun Certificate of Publication
750 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-4578/Fax 760-778A731
State Of California ss:
County of Riverside
Advertiser:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS
PO BOX 2743
PALM SPRINGS CA 922632
2000673538
1 am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United
States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter. I
hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared
in said newspaper (set in type not smaller than non panel)
in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit:
Newspaper: .The Desert Sun No 0822 70CINAICF N0.1876
PALM
APRORG WC LIFOROF
NIATM AMENDING CHAP-
6/3/2015 TERS SI 92 AND 93 O�THE PALM SPRINGS
zONING CODE RELATING TO THE PERMIT
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City AttomeY summary
This Ordinance modAles,e existing,
for medical cannable lacames to almw,stand-alone
cultivation facilities in industrial zomn9 dlsmas,
I acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the printer of and to expand the zentng diBm t0 mcluie I H-C
Lives 0r 0 JkCfiVas are a,
The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City (Highway Cornmerdal)) and C-2,(Geneml Com-
mercwl) zoning dismcta. In addmon,separatln
of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. distance requlremems from praeaed uses are re-
The Desert Sun was adjudicated a newspaper of general vises m,decrease the Amtance SOParaaon from
residerroal zones, require a distance se oration
circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the from Palm Canyon Drlve,and eliminate Cne era-
tence separation requirement between ccopera-
Counly of Riverside, State of California Case No. was 0r collectives.
191236, CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
as
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
and correct. eculed on this 3rd dot of June, 2015 in I JAMES THOMPSON,Cddyy Clark a nre h r t
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JAMEC ityMPaImSSP nIts,Cal'rfoON CITY mia
PubliNNd:6WIS
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
NOTIFICATION
City Council
Meeting Date: May 20, 2015
Subject: Ordinance No. 1876
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Ordinance Summary was published in the Desert Sun on
June 3, 2015.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
\L
Kathie Hart, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Ordinance Summary and Ordinance was posted at City
Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the
Office of the City Clerk on June 2, 2015.
1�d(eclare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
'k
Kathie Hart, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 91, 92 AND 93 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE
PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITIES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES
OR COLLECTIVES.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance modifies the existing requirements for medical cannabis facilities to
allow stand-alone cultivation facilities in industrial zoning districts, and to expand the
zoning districts where cooperatives or collectives are allowed to include the H-C
(Highway Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) zoning districts. In addition,
separation distance requirements from protected uses are revised to decrease the
distance separation from residential zones, require a distance separation from Palm
Canyon Drive, and eliminate the distance separation requirement between cooperatives
or collectives.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1876 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was
introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on
May 6, 2015, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day
of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
400"City of Palm Springs, California
ORDINANCE NO. 1876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 91, 92 AND 93 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE
PERMITTED LOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITIES AND MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES
OR COLLECTIVES.
City Attorney Summary
This Ordinance modifies the existing requirements for medical cannabis
facilities to allow stand-alone cultivation facilities in industrial zoning
districts, and to expand the zoning districts where cooperatives or
collectives are allowed to include the H-C (Highway Commercial) and C-2
(General Commercial) zoning districts. In addition, separation distance
requirements from protected uses are revised to decrease the distance
separation from residential zones, require a distance separation from
Palm Canyon Drive, and eliminate the distance separation requirement
between cooperatives or collectives.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINDS:
A. The proposed zone text amendment (Case 5.1218-D ZTA) is Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because
the proposed zone text amendment proposes only insignificant changes to land use.
B. The proposed zone text amendment establishes zoning regulations for the
controlled cultivation of medical cannabis and allows cooperatives or collectives in
limited commercial districts, while still providing adequate separation from protected
uses.
C. The City Council hereby finds that adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment would:
1. Allow medical cannabis cooperatives or collectives in limited commercial
areas as a means to provide greater access for patients while protecting
the character and integrity of the City's commercial districts.
2. Provide opportunities for the development of stand-alone cultivation
facilities in industrial districts as a means to safely supply authorized
cooperatives or collectives.
3. Allow greater options in the establishment of medical cannabis facilities
while maintaining critical distance separation requirements from protected
Ordinance No. 1876
Page 2
uses as a means to prevent unauthorized access to or promotion of
medical cannabis.
4. Adhere to the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code in
establishing land use regulations for the cultivation and dispensing of
medical cannabis to qualified patients.
D. The adoption of the proposed zoning text amendment would be consistent with
the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's General Plan as it allows for economic
development opportunities while maintaining the integrity of residential neighborhoods
and protecting public health, welfare and safety.
SECTION 1. Section 91.00.10(B) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended
to include the following definition:
"Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility" means an enclosed facility where medical
cannabis is cultivated and processed only for distribution to a licensed Medical
Cannabis Cooperative or Collective.
SECTION 2. Section 92.14.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
17. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development standards
contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
SECTION 3. Section 92.14.1.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
3. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development standards
contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
SECTION 4. Section 92.15.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended
to include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
21. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code
and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
Ordinance No. 1876
Page 3
SECTION 5. Section 92.16.01 the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to the
uses permitted in the M-1-P (Planned Research and Development Park) zoning district,
is amended to include the following uses:
A. Uses Permitted.
4. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development
standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
5. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 6. Section 92.17.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the M-1 (Service/Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended to
include the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
7. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 7. Section 92.17.1.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the M-2 (Manufacturing) zoning district, is amended to include the
following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
6. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 8. Section 92.17.2.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the E-1 (Energy Industrial) zoning district, is amended to include
the following use:
A. Uses Permitted.
7. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
Ordinance No. 1876
Page 4
SECTION 9. Section 92.18.01(A) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, relative to
the uses permitted in the A (Airport) zoning district, is amended to include the following
uses:
A. Uses Permitted.
9. MCCC facilities, subject to the property development
standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code and
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of this Code;
10. Medical cannabis cultivation facilities, subject to the property
development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this
Code and compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.35 of
this Code;
SECTION 10. Section 93.23.15 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended to
read:
Section 93,23.15 Medical Cannabis Cooperative or Collective and Medical
Cannabis Cultivation Facility Special Standards
A. No land use entitlement, permit (including building permit) approval, site
plan, certificate of occupancy, zoning clearance, or other land use
authorization for a MCCC or Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility (MCCF)
shall be granted or permitted except in conformance with this Section.
B. MCCC and MCCF establishments shall be permitted only upon application
and approval of a regulatory permit in accordance with the criteria and
process set forth in Chapter 5.35 of this Code. Prior to initiating
operations and as a continuing requisite to conducting operations, the
legal representative of the persons wishing to operate a MCCC or MCCF
shall obtain a regulatory permit from the City Manager under the terms
and conditions set forth in Chapter 5.35 of this Code and shall otherwise
fully comply with the provisions of this Section.
C. No MCCC shall be established, developed, or operated within two-
hundred fifty (250) feet of Palm Canyon Drive or any residential zone
property; within five hundred (500) feet of a school, public playground or
park, child care or day care facility, youth center, or church. All distances
shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening
structures, from the nearest property line of the property on which the
MCCC is, or will be located, and to the nearest property line of those uses
described in this Subsection. Administrative modifications for this
standard may be granted by the City Council pursuant to Section
94.06.01.13.
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D. A MCCC or MCCF is not and shall not be approved as an accessory use
to any other use permitted by this Zoning Code. MCCC and MCCF
facilities may be located on the same parcel or on the same premises as
otherwise permitted by this Zoning Code.
E. A MCCC or MCCF shall be parked at a rate of one (1) space for every two
hundred fifty (250) gross square feet of office space, and one (1) space for
every eight hundred (800) feet of warehouse/cultivation space.
Administrative modifications for this standard may be granted by the City
Council pursuant to Section 94.06.01.6.
SECTION 11. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary
thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2015.
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SYEPHE P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California,
do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1876 is a full, true, and correct copy, and
was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on
May 6, 2015, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
20th day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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