Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Lindsay is now seeking applications from parties who wish to develop and operate a cannabis retail dispensary in Lindsay, which will be subject to the following requirements: • This application process will result in the issuance of not more than one commercial cannabis retail dispensary regulatory permit (hereinafter referred to as “permit”). The Applicants will still be required to obtain the required Conditional Use Permit through the entitlement process described below; • The approved cannabis retail dispensary (hereinafter referred to as “dispensary”) shall be located only in the City's CC (Central Commercial) zoning district, within the Central Business District, as defined in the Commercial Land Use Policies and Proposals section of the Lindsay General Plan, and further restricted to that area shown within the green polygon in the attached “Retail Cannabis Dispensary Zone” aerial image. • Currently, applicant must have a location within the Retail Cannabis Dispensary Zone. However, the Retail Cannabis Dispensary Zone or an alternative zoning map may be in place before the final award of the permit. As the available zoning is subject to change, applicants are encouraged to select a site in the Retail Cannabis Dispensary Zone and an alternative site outside the existing Retail Cannabis Dispensary Zone and in compliance with all other state laws. • The dispensary shall not be located within a 600-foot radius of a school providing instruction in kindergarten or any grades 1 through 12 as prescribed by statelaw; • The dispensary must adhere to all state and local laws that regulate the cannabis industry; • If permitted by state law, this dispensary may operate as and sell both medicinal and recreational products. • Prior to or concurrently with applying for the regulatory permit, the applicant shall process a Conditional Use Permit as required by the City's Zoning Ordinance. • The approved cannabis retail dispensary shall follow the strict operating, security, odor control, recordkeeping, facilities, zoning and signage regulations as set forth in the zoning ordinance, cannabis business ordinance and related resolutions; • Payment of applicable application fees as required; and • Additional conditions of approval may be imposed by the City to ensure the operator remains compliant with all state and local laws as well as the conditions set forth in the operator’s application.
