HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5817CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0. 5817
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, EXTENDING INTERIM
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL MARUUANA RETAIL USES AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to adopt an interim zoning ordinance pursuant to
RCW 35A.63.220, 36.70A.390 and 36.70.790; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2015, the City Council adopted interim zoning regulations for
recreational marijuana retail uses in certain zones by Ordinance No. 5770, which limited the
total number of recreational marijuana retail uses to five (5); and
WHEREAS, a work program was initiated by CED with the involvement of the Planning
Commission and the Planning& Development Committee; and
WHEREAS,that work program is very near completion; and
WHEREAS, the Council should be in a position to make a decision on the work program
very shortly; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend the interim zoning regulations for an additional
period of time not to exceed six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held on August 17, 2016 and September 7, 2016,
before the Planning Commission, and October 3, 2016 before the City Council, to take
testimony;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
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ORDINANCE N0. 5817
SECTION I1. The City Council hereby extends the interim zoning regulations for
recreational marijuana retail uses in certain zones estabtished by Ordinance No. 5770, limiting
the total number of recreational marijuana retail uses in the City of Renton to five (5).
SECTION III. This is hereby declared an emergency in order to protect the public
safety, health and general welfare and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage. Should the City Council pass an ordinance establishing the number of allowed
recreational marijuana retail uses in the City of Renton, then this interim zoning control shall
terminate.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of October 2016.
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Jaso A. Setl , City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of October 2016.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Date of Publication: 10/7/2016 (summary)
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