§ 5.150.350 — Limit on storefront cannabis dispensary permits

5.150.350 Limit on storefront cannabis dispensary permits.

A. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this chapter, the city shall not issue a new storefront cannabis dispensary permit if there are 43 or more valid storefront cannabis dispensary permits at the time an application is submitted. B. Whenever the number of valid storefront cannabis dispensary permits falls below 43, the city manager may issue a storefront cannabis dispensary permit to an applicant through a process that is established by city council resolution. The process must, at a minimum, be consistent with the code and may: 1. Evaluate whether applicants will be able to successfully submit a complete application for a storefront cannabis dispensary permit; 2. Evaluate whether applicants will be able to successfully operate a storefront cannabis dispensary; and 3. Utilize criteria reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 2025-0008 § 1; Ord. 2020-0035 § 1; Ord. 2017-0060 § 3)