2018 05 01 Public Hearing Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
Agenda for the public hearing held on May 1, 2018, regarding a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for recreational cannabis prohibition.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ADVERTISING
A statement by the Development & Licensing Services Clerk confirming the public hearing was advertised on the municipal notice board and in the local newspaper.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
Staff report recommending an interim blanket prohibition on recreational cannabis production, distribution, and sale within the Town to allow time for comprehensive policy development.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 993
A draft bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, specifically to prohibit the production, distribution, sale, or personal growth of recreational marijuana.
Email from Gordon Sund Re: Zoning Bylaw No. 900 - Amendment Bylaw 993
Resident correspondence expressing opposition to the proposed cannabis prohibition, comparing it unfavorably to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco.
Email from Ron Steer Re: Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 993, 2018
Resident correspondence opposing the bylaw amendment, arguing it is overly restrictive, lacks a clear expiry date, and could encourage organized crime.