Agenda Date: 06/04/2024
Subject:
Title
Ordinance 14-2024: An ordinance on second reading amending the city code, Chapters 20 and 21 of Title 3, Business Regulations, relating to marijuana retailer licensing
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Reid Betzing, City Attorney
Presentations:
Reid Betzing, City Attorney
PURPOSE:
To consider amending the city's current marijuana licensing provisions.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High Quality Governance;
Robust and Resilient Economy
DISCUSSION:
In review of the city's licensing provisions in comparison to other jurisdictions, there were differences concerning the hours of operation that were permitted, mainly prescribing 9:00 a.m. as the earliest a marijuana retailer could open. Additionally, most jurisdictions did not prescribe a maximum square footage for sales nor set a maximum amount for medicinal sales.
City
Hours of Operation
Square Footage Max
Quantity Restriction
For Medical
LITTLETON
9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
2000 sq ft
2 oz
Englewood
8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
State law
Sheridan
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
State law
Lakewood
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Aurora
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Boulder
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
3000 sq ft
State law
Denver
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Fort Collins
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Wheat Ridge
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
State law
Broomfield
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
State law
Commerce City
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Medical 8 A.M. - 7 P.M.
State law
Thornton
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Northglenn
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
State law
Brighton
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
State law
Lafayette
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
3000 sq ft
State law
Council is being asked to consider three (3) changes to the city's current marijuana licensing provisions: 1) Increasing the allowed hours of operation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to Midnight. This change would allow for hours similarly allowed for liquor retailers 2) Allowing for medical patients to...
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