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HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2022-011strike• Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2021-648 File ID: AB2021-648 Version: 1 Status: Substitute Adopted File Created: 10/29/2021 Entered by: CStrong@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Planning and File Type: Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing Development Services Department Assigned to: Council Agenda Date: 02/08/2022 Primary Contact Email: cstrong TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Final Action: 02/08/2022 Enactment #: ORD 2022-011 Ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Title 20 (Zoning) regulating the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana in Whatcom County and repealing Ordinance No. 2021-066 SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: Ordinance adopting amendments to WCC Title 20 (Zoning) regulating the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational marijuana in Whatcom County and repealing Ordinance No. 2021-066 HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 11/09/2021 Council INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC Council HEARING Aye: 6 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Frazey Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Kershner 11/23/2021 Council HEARD PUBLIC Council Committee of the Whole TESTIMONY AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Aye: 6 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 0 Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/9/2022 Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2021-648) Absent: 0 Abstain: 1 Browne 12/07/2021 Council Committee of the Whole 01/11/2022 Council Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 01/25/2022 Council Planning and Development Committee 02/08/2022 Council Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 DISCUSSED REFERRED TO Council Planning and COMMITTEE Development Committee Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, Kershner, Buchanan, Byrd, and Donovan DISCUSSED SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner Attachments: Original Staff Memo, Original Proposed Ordinance, Original Exhibit A, Map of Facilities, Rosellison Comments to Council with PDS Responses.pdf, SB6505, SB6505 Final Bill Report, SB6505 Fiscal Note, Galloway Proposed Changes 2.4.2022, Galloway Submitted Substitute Exhibit A 2.4.2022, PDS Memo Re: Galloway Amendments 2.7.2022, Revised Exhibit A Galloway Amendments 2.7.2022 Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 21912022 PROPOSED BY: Planning & Development INTRODUCTION DATE: 11V2021 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-011 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WCC TITLE 20 (ZONING) REGULATING THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL SALES OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN WHATCOM COUNTY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-066 WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the State of Washington, amending Chapter 69.50 RCW and providing the regulatory framework for cannabis producers, processors, and retailers to become licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board ("WSLCB"); and, WHEREAS, on November 16, 2013, the WSLCB adopted final cannabis licensing rules as codified in Chapter 314-55 WAC. During the period between November 18, 2013 and December 18, 2013, the WSLCB accepted cannabis license applications for cannabis production, processing and retail facilities. Whatcom County began receiving notifications of proposed cannabis facilities from the WSLCB in mid - December 2013, and the WSLCB began issuing cannabis producer, processor, and retail licenses to qualified applicants in March of 2014; and, WHEREAS, on January 16, 2014, the Washington State Attorney General issued an opinion stating that Initiative 502 does not preempt counties from banning or placing additional regulatory requirements on cannabis related businesses within their jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS, the Prosecuting Attorney and Planning and Development Services (PDS) had at the time implemented a zoning interpretation policy, which stated that PDS would regulate cannabis proposed uses as allowed by Initiative 502 in the same way as any other commodity that is grown, processed, or sold in Whatcom County, it became evident that many of those proposed locations could conflict with other surrounding uses; and, WHEREAS, on February 11, 2014, the Whatcom County Council adopted Ordinance 2014-011, an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on the acceptance of all building and/or land use applications that pertain to cannabis producers, processors, retailers and medical cannabis collective gardens; and, WHEREAS, the County developed and implemented several sets of interim regulations during that time, though none were deemed appropriate by the Council as permanent regulations; and, WHEREAS, on March 31, 2015, the Whatcom County Council adopted Ordinance 2015-006, which contains the current County zoning regulations for recreational cannabis type uses, treating cannabis similar to other agricultural products; and, WHEREAS, Whatcom County Code (WCC) 20.97.227 defines marijuana production as a facility licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to produce, harvest, trim, dry, cure, and package marijuana, and sell marijuana at wholesale to state -licensed marijuana processors and other state licensed marijuana producers; and, WHEREAS, WCC 20.97.227 states marijuana production may take place either indoors within a fully enclosed secured facility or a greenhouse with rigid walls, a roof and doors, or outdoors in non -rigid Page 1 of 4 greenhouses, other structures or an expanse of open or cleared ground fully enclosed by a physical barrier; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance 2015-006 allows for the production and processing of cannabis in the Rural (administrative uses), Rural Forestry (permitted uses) and Agriculture zone districts (permitted uses), subject to a proposed facility meeting several stated use standards. Such standards include odor controls (for indoor grows only), lighting, traffic and parking control measures, as well as setbacks of 1,000 feet from community centers and 300 feet from residences not located on the same property. The ordinance also allowed for the production and processing of marijuana in the Rural Industrial and Manufacturing, Light Impact Industrial, and Heavy Impact Industrial districts as permitted uses, subject to odor control measures (for indoor grows); and, WHEREAS, the WSLCB is no longer issuing new licenses, existing licenses throughout Washington State can be transferred and Whatcom County was notified by the WSLCB of approximately 30 recreational marijuana production and/or processing renewal licenses last year (2020) within unincorporated Whatcom County; and, WHEREAS, while earlier licensees were small, local producers, their licenses now appear to be being transferred to larger operators with more capital who are buying up the earlier licenses and expanding and/or changing operations and/or locations; and, WHEREAS, prior to adoption of the first moratorium on issuing new permits for certain marijuana production facilities, the Council, Executive, Planning Commission, and PDS received complaints from residents adjacent to existing and proposed cannabis facilities regarding excessive odor, lighting, and potential water usage, suggesting that the County's cannabis regulations may not be sufficient; and, WHEREAS, on March 23, 2021, the County Council adopted the 2021 Docket, a component of the PDS work plan, including item PLN2021-00009, to "Review and revise Whatcom County Code relating to marijuana growing and processing in rural areas. Consider impacts of marijuana growing and processing facilities in rural areas, and evaluate growing and processing facilities as an agricultural or non-agricultural use. Consider compatibility with GMA and County Comprehensive Plan." However, due to the pandemic, the Planning Commission and County Council have backlogs of other issues to address, and PDS will need time to work with the community to properly develop and process any potential regulatory amendments; and, WHEREAS, on April 20, 2021, the County Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-023, imposing a six-month interim moratorium prohibiting the filing, acceptance, or processing of new applications for permits or authorizations for recreational marijuana production and/or processing facilities which are proposed to operate outdoors or in greenhouses; and, WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-066, the Council extended that moratorium for an additional 6 months; and WHEREAS, once this ordinance is adopted and effective there is no longer a need for the interim moratorium imposed by Ordinance No. 2021-066; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Washington State Constitution, the general police powers granted to counties empower and authorize Whatcom County to adopt land use controls to provide for the regulation of land uses within the County and to provide that such uses shall be consistent with applicable law; and, Page 2 of 4 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The County Council placed on the County's annual docket PLN2021-00009, directing Planning and Development Services (PDS) to: "Review and revised Whatcom County Code relating to marijuana growing and processing in rural areas. Consider impacts of marijuana growing and processing facilities in rural areas, and evaluate growing and processing facilities as an agricultural or non- agricultural use. Consider compatibility with GMA and County Comprehensive Plan." 2. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (PDS) submitted an application (PLN2021- 00009) to revise the County's recreational marijuana production, processing, and retail sales zoning regulations. 3. A determination of non -significance (DNS) was issued under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) on September 29, 2021. 4. Notice of the subject amendments was submitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce on September 13, 2021, for their 60-day review. 5. On October 14, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider testimony on the proposed draft amendments. 6. The County Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed amendments on November 23, 2021. 7. The amendments are consistent with the Growth Management Act, Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 314-55 WAC, and other applicable requirements. 8. The proposed amendments reflect current local circumstances and promote the general public health, safety, morals and welfare. CONCLUSIONS 1. The amendments to the development regulations are the public interest. 2. The amendments are consistent with the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan. Page 3 of 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that: Section 1. Amendments to the Whatcom County Code are hereby adopted as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Ordinance No. 2021-066 is hereby repealed in its entirety upon the effective date of this ordinance. ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022. W H RTC.OP# O U' TY C WNPTfI C�3UYl,o/tAtG1ON ATTE.STy `7 COUNTY A � a O Dana.Browh DbMA',, u'nciI Clerk APPROVED,'as,to form; `. /s/ Royce Buckingham (approved via e-mail) /JL Civil Deputy Prosecutor r Todd Donovan, Council Chair Date: AL4 Z 1. Page 4 of 4 Exhibit A - Proposed ALA. I@A :Ar i )i 1%111 VA-4 An La � C a n n a b i s Code Amendments Substitute Proposed by (oun_cilme_mber Kavlee_Gal_low (CM CIlc�waV-,ecli,ts„s.h wn inyella\v„Chi T) Chapter 20.36 RURAL (R) DISTRICT 20.36.130 Administrative approval uses. The following uses are permitted subject to administrative approval pursuant to WCC 22.05.028. 137;�� ae_1- i}waeaaCannabis Production Facilities,._subiectio WCC.-20.80.69 V-p,,�v�� -�-�r l��r C-arate-r:-t�� 50-sre�-as rl to s r i tin 3i �a � a kI--pt,(�pe-rty iin--pc pshe ,-wiia� f--X4-�Ung-C-£3mAcn-un' ty-e r-sr"cw, h,rF 47iO40-Pe'e-"-vW ,3--rio-ta-ri?e-4-- r4t1-,c.+'"d-aF55-eea-rie4'r1--aems _sa y. .'t c v c, � a e �a� u�,-o-s�+w��..reas�r�alrl�,�ti r�aL ,>r.3���-�r�-e ,. 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Exhibit A - Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 {8) cannabis c aim ewi an �aiFiin t e s �-ciffecti d-atO-Gf-t-h�mW-d -an edisw se---ion- 20.36.150 Conditional uses. ..!PQ_jYoc 1 a 4aCannabis Production Facilities, _subieci;__to_WCC.,20.80.690. Chapter 20.40 AGRICULTURE (AG) DISTMCT 20.40.050 Permitted uses. Unless otherwise provided herein, permitted, accessory, and conditional uses shall be administered pursuant to the applicable provisions of WCv(_Chapter 20.80 - (Supplementary Requirements), ar-§d Chapter 22.05 (Project Permit Procedures), CN_pter_1.0£�_j�! �...i io 21..t�.nd Di_visiori.,heitu..la ions) _fib�N3 �1�4��t��a§ Carty �Zd���sse� £),t� w§ � and lvicle 23-_tic ; V t- ofn-4;�+ntyf Shoreline Management Program.). 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(���.�.�.....-...._.._..-..._..�_;�r�?'.fEfi'�'it%t;'y`'"'.Y�'til.:'�., J'J{�'i:�.:�'�1—�"t'S.]Y( ""rCY'i9;�.,"`CJ't'C�1fi t�'X C:'R:`i�"'Sl"§'"rJ i'�•: Exhibit A — Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 t-h irerraIM f the f-pro'cide-a4w-tari-m-dkPCiF Yi rb e Pd � &-th-e-f-aco-i 20.40.130 Administrative approval uses. 1 �9' Yp.�'_1Ma4+t Cannabis Pra,ciuction Facikies,subieci_to W_CC__ 10.80�690. .141 f1Aar-aauanaCannabisProcessin_F=acilities,,subiect_co_WCC 20.80.690. Chapter 20,42 RURAL FORESTRY ( F) DISTRICT 20.42.050 Permitted uses. Unless otherwise provided herein, permitted, accessory, and conditional uses shall be administered pursuant to the applicable provisions of WCC_Chapter 20.80 WC-G(Supplementary Requirements), ar4 Chapter 22.05 WCC-(Project Permit Procedures), he�4�IF ,te , E uo- t Ci7 nter_1:C__G£3 jSEPA�- lydio- r ca, Fille 21 JL_ana 1.7ivisior7 e ulaiio.ns.)t 41 �+ � rn C�xa o-��i r F a and I.__J 2. tip �ur�t_�Shoreline Management Program}. 20.42.100 Accessory uses. Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 Chapter 20.69 RURAL INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFA ,°rURING (RIM) DISTRICT 20.69.050 Permitted uses. The following permitted uses shall be allowed subject to an evaluation by the Di_rector_zp0nf ,ad-n+Nsrist-ra-tgr-pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and WC -Chapter 20.80,_( u„pplgrne1t,1ry ReguiremegsJ-ACC. In a rural community designation, nonresidential uses listed below are permitted if a use of the same type existed in that same rural community designation on July 1, 1990, per WCC 20.80.100(1). In a rural business designation all uses_ listed below are permitted. .051 Manufacturing/fabrication type uses. (17) 1-y_pe_2 cannabis production faciliti :sy,.sLibj St_to WCC 20_.80.690. (18) MaFiju Cannabis processing facilit e 11, subject:„ta WCC 20.80.690. 20.69.700 Performance standards. 20.69.704 Odor, dust, dirt, and smoke. (Lj_,IWceps `iW]n subsection (2WNno odor, dust, dirt, or smoke shall be emitted that is detectable at or beyond the property line, for the use concerned, in such a concentration or of such duration as to cause a public nuisance, or threaten health or safety, or to unreasonably infringe upon the use and enjoyment of property beyond the boundaries of the district. j_Zj For mario uanacannabis_,prQWci.ion arprocessifracilriies, uWrsl7a_li..b_e regulgic,d pursuant to WCC 20.80.6f3(.7J.,3)..( _. kor-' PA -Oft .zF��}f3�fi�}<?'rilili— - ��Ei{aF�J'rr�1�-YiyW_!�->F?--�-z1�2-��rc-F�C��=-S c� -i`�4?-5 _r�C�-i�1.zst-��.�?.r.y1fi�� r-dE:�-�K'rs�'E���ri-4r�Sttr��.}.F�,`;n {.- �r L ��c3d�clt f� �.•bi(?�.rr 4 Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 Chapter 20.66 LIGHTIMPACT INDUSTRIAL (W)DISTRICT 20.66.050 Permitted uses. Unless otherwise provided herein, permitted and accessory uses shall be administered pursuant to the applicable provisions of WCC_Chapter 20.80 W—C-G-(Supplementary Requirements), Chapter 22.05 W-CC (Project Permit Procedures), Cha�ater 16.Oi3 ('4c Iiile 21-R.and Division I�e�ulat-i_ons),���Mk���c�rr-CE�t��i�r�a:abdi�a�r����+n�r+ce-and Title?3_�k�c b�la��e;s�3a�t� (Shoreline Management Program). .087 typ , 2 44a*ijtk+ Cannabis Production six-�,ro�� s,io-�; Facilitiesy s«�i�ect...ta WCC 70.80, 90. .088 Mar;ewanaCannabis_Processi-ngFacilities,_su-biecttoWCC.20-.80.690. 20.66.700 Performance standards. 20.66.704 Odors. (;L) Fxcet_s s7ciiicc�-„i_ns�ak2-sec�ie�n_(yano odor, dust, dirt, or smoke shall be emitted that is detectable at or beyond the property line, for the use concerned, in such a concentration or of such duration as to cause a public nuisance, or threaten health or safety, or to unreasonably infringe upon the use and enjoyment of property beyond the boundaries of the district. _- Fgr WMf** a4 acannabis__ rc)duciion_.orrroc .ssin , 7`a.c:il.i_ties, odor shal_I be re�u_latca ursu Ir7t_to WCC 20.80.690(,,1)fg).. 1. GL J7, `L ..Y u e h Ent-�-S�-��tid�fG-6�u�5c��'rE:..,-v�-� ir@�r�- P_e6�n-o-r F C 20.68.050 Permitted uses. Unless otherwise provided herein, permitted and accessory uses shall be administered pursuant to the applicable provisions of WCC Chapter 20.80-WCC; .(Supplementary Requirements)_, Land -.Chapter 22.05 WCC::; (Project Permit Procedures.), Chapcj'_r ]-7,. (� r t<; a C: e ta, ty SEPAj C �=z iraara , _I itle 21_(La1nd Divis on_Rc lation -w Whatcef", _(Shoreline Management Program). The purpose of the SIC numbers listed within this chapter is to adopt by reference other activities similar in nature to the use identified herein. (Policies of the subarea Comprehensive Plan may preclude certain permitted uses to occur in particular subareas. Please refer to the policies of the applicable subarea plan to determine the appropriateness of a land use activity listed below.) 5 Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 .066 Tyt�e 2_ anaCannabis Production er-Rmc( ,si g--Facilitiesy�subje,_q o_\NCC:_20.80.690. m067 a-Ra � .__Cannabis_ro-cessing�aci_ities,, subject to W _,_.. _.—_.690. 20.68.700 Performance standards. fA- :,xt_ep.t_as specified in„subsection j✓)J\�no odor, dust, dirt, or smoke shall be emitted that is detectable at or beyond the property line, for the use concerned, in such a concentration or of such duration as to cause a public nuisance, or threaten health or safety, or to unreasonably infringe upon the use and enjoyment of property beyond the boundaries of the district. 2 F©rffa; cannabis_prod«ciion or rQcessin facilities, odor shall_be_rc itgt d 7imm�rs a-ni..-to„WCC: 200,8 ��� Cannabis-�-tcEs3] T",;9=c iF���i-$--S �+Kz�' � d ] �r�-v�-E� k�fi'r5ar�3`h`%-f3 � C➢d�d�-rrc�' r� �C £���' f�-�`�r�ra-G �-bu�a;€�E,�7�-.�,��i'�YL3Ea'k"rE�1��--c'rr�c�: 4 20.80 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS Piro --to,o n- c,,r3g-:3p&r-, `o-n``[a ffOvaI-a-s- ) tat,-- h Ce-R&C -*H,�a-PR44.,& t�i E r �r 3Y lr h r fi 'cam < 1 , 4? sat pplsc ts--forte-pre4uct-n-pt-pe-r-n,it-s �r 4 a e t so-:>t h3 aw t t-risR--rF4 -cc- i U- pa' cY -t t ) 0 Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 4keti��sat��r€1 G4ig-r'[CEss] �r-ems- a�+�i-r�� PI�I,YPC41ft[CES8] 12 th-(- P-Svc --� GM-P s €G --S°E!*Gto- t ICES13] e* appfi a-ble-w i-n . -the W--&K—Yty� [CES14] -RresW-e-nt.,9n--s#,e P-Er,-[toye-e—_ [cEs1s] 20,80,690 . "Cannabis_. Production and Pr°c&_Fqci_rkflese Cannabis_.producti nornrocessinp..facilities _shall µrripiy.._wi�h_(t(W l icleE9 C[aapter 3.1:4-5`> W CL nt,_c{�e fc>Ilc�wirlf-,g , j[ -ndards: a. The WSLCn must apprwe_�_�cannabis IicP,nse for the suk�jr�cf,r�r�r� _erty prior to is>uance of the Count_y.'s-_ certificate ..of_occupancy_:for .. buildint s prg[jcasO fi©.r_ !i aI�abis prc7 ,uCtic�n car prc�crssin T/l ..perrrii tir7 cr.co,nstructiari_work dome prior to receiv_iras�s_r�i license_ is done so-at_c_he._a.pplicane's ow_n, risk. b...._. Consistent with WAC_31-4-55 01.5,_+�aw cannabis pr_oduc tion.and_proc-_essin.g__sh Place in a residence or other location where law enforcement access, without _notic�e_or_cause., is limited. Exhibit A — Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 c,AAanyua na Cannabis_[aroduct n.and_oracessing are ._not „allowed as home,oGcunacions or_cotiage industries. d_ a +j Cannabis nrod_u_ction_and_.pr_ocess_ing ooerai ons__may no -b-e located -in -critical areas or their bu fers�WCC Chapter 16 1.6 _Crit.ical Areas) or_ in the shoreline jurisdiction jWCC I ii le 23j e. Nanc,onformmmir Uscs. This segtL napn,lies_to those apacannabis facilities _le -ally exisiin as o_f.INSERT DATE OF ADOPTION OFmTHESE _RU[_ES CE5:Lt_hat,_due _to_noncom pl.iance_withthese standards,,._become, nonconforming [tee al y_exiscinp facilities that meet these standards are not considered. nonconorminQ_and _may.continue _the use ..arihe.Y_maY-ex oan_d with._ the_nro.oe,r ermits. lil Cvntinucrtion_v IVancon arrriinr Uses.._nn _.Ieg lj.exisf,in���cannabis_production _o,r procossin _facility that _becomes nonconformi[IF may continue operations as„a nonconforming use within the terms .oi the.i ermit(s_) even when those facilities do not meet the. standards_ of this.. section, to WCC._20.83.010_,_ Cx_ponsion of Nonconforming Uses. Similar expe)nsion may be allowed „nursuar7t,.to WCC 20.�33.020 EXCEP ithat_ A. Expansion of nonconff rnrir7r ly e 2„FAaF6*waHacannabis_roductiggacilities is propihited.; and, ny..othe_r ex[aansion shall be limited to 1.0% (in area) unless the standards of this section are met. (iii_i)_Chanrnge toAnother Nonconforming Use. WCC 20..83,_0�40_shalI not apply: (�ic3ncan_Forrr).i_n�. aaacannabis_p o_ductior7_facilities shall not he able to char e,to another nonconformine use. i?_....&;district S6fic Standards. a. / ad' i v Size --I[KG171 i!.I__ IntP7e I�ural_disrrict,_prc�duction and/or processingfaciliti_es on -parcels smaller than 4,5 acres shall not exceed a total of 2,000 square feet. On lots of 4.5 acres or Freator.production and proce in,g Tfacili_ties shall _not _exceed _1acre. ji J Inthe_Rr riUdture district, production and/or orocessinRfacilities on parcels smaller than 4.5 acres shall not exceed a total of 2,000 square feet. On lots of 4.5 acres or greatereEess and predwetionproduction and processing facilities shall not exceed 2 acres. b, Seouroiion of Uses -. In._the .Rural _and _Ap-ricuiture districts no facility shall be located within 1. 000_feet of a Cornmur1it_y Cme ILer [CEs181Qr within ;300_.�eet of arty„resid_ential_dwel(in� ur�it_npt located. on the ,sa,rr��voarcelas_thefE3cility and existi.n at the irrre of application, Said distance shall be measured as the shortest_srrai ht_line distance frornpronerty lines iior_comm_unity centers) or struct_iares_(for residences.). C7r C+ C; oii C)l ;,',Ct jl(I� 'S in € l . i"d i ! l lh.{Y.'.,t`icu ,'R .3i ,(i :,., n( Cannabis `{1duci t7n h fll b" located vvithin 1,000 of each odhf Said distance shall be measured as the .shortest strajght._li_ne. distance _from such __facilities. cl.s_._. Limit or) Number of Licenses _per.Lot. In thE�.,d Ural in_d n\ricultu.re_districts, _o_nly one Wash ir1gbon .. State inicluror and _Cannabis L3oarclWSLCk3)vaar+cannabis..Arodi!ction license may be uscd. per_iegjal lot (thnu .h_may be cc�mbinEd with one processir_a_E lice rise). Exhibit A - Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 _ Accessory Use On>ly_In the_F7ui°al and A riculturedistricts __proc: ssingfa_cilities are onlv_all_owed as an accessory_ use to_a Droductionfa_cility. f. Flozordous Materials-- ,eeaCannabis_processis,inR hazardous_ar flammable solvents or uses isaw lloed —on- the l_II H j, or RIM d,istricmts. Produccerrs„and _processors that will use chemicals r1clustrial solvents, or other noxious or hazardous substances shall con7_ply with all federal state and Cou....... ty.._fire structural _storage.and disposal standards. They shall describe the,_propasecl_use of hazardous substances rr�ethods ecuiprne,nt, solventa_.lases, grad. ..._.___ ._._._. _x..._ mediums identified in WAC_314-` 5-1.04 onermit applications_ and site plans. fiitym e5lio Stdnc_ards. a.Liahrirrg__.=For b_oth_Tvoe 1 and _2__.prod.u_ctionfacilities: ji) Outdoor fixtures illuminating_production or rations shall b dosipned„a_nd down -shielded tc>_direct I zlrtawav from adj,oining_prpp es, critical areas shorelines, and public roads. �ii�/�II structures rasir7 artificial.li htin far„aicfinp in%he ;rovvth cycle of olants_s.1 all install and, employ_rnechanisrns._(e.,_blac!<outshades.).._tN7at._prevent_.iigh:t frorn_ escapirg.p.ro0 gior7 structures. b.5creeninMuanaCannabispr©ciuction an,d roccs imgfa iliiies shall be landscaped and screened consistent with WCC_20.80.300 et sec. (Landscapin S_erE:eningshall be located outside of the state's_reguired securityfence o„laravidp a visual barrier. cSecurity -Producers_ and ,rar©c_essorsshall install the secu_ritv requirements of WAC_.314-55-083 prior to. issuance, of tlle_County's certificate Of occupsrnc y„for_a +tea acannabisoperation. d_--- Parking,_ Such facilities shall meetthe _off - street parkin reC Uiremen9_s.of_WCC 20_80.500,_et secl_. jOff street Par!<iw and I Requirements). e...Water and _Waste ,Disposal - Perrnit_g_pplicat,ions.shall_.,includedocume,ntation, of_cornpliance with the water syscern._require_ments and_ wasted,isposal re ula ions of WCC:1Fitle 2 Health ),__and .WAC 314-55-097. f.._._._ Noise _::-_ Producers ,and _rocessors_.re_aired to_insLa.11_odor-co.ntrolsystern r)er,SubsectiC�rL_l{'a)_.shaLl cornply,with WCC 20.80.620._(_Noise.):_Fan noise from operations shall be minimized. A mechanical en_gineer licensedin. the_ state of Washin ran shall desir nihe noise corlgrol._system to be approved .._by ihe.._F3uildin._Officinl usinn; stg.(ld rd indust_ry__�r,act.ices such as_inscallin�fans withco_rnponer7ts listed._bv..Underwriters_ Laboratories _iu.f-)an_c?._a_co6�bi_n_ation.of_^the_iallo_wi g tenices and compni,sawhlu.cn (_!i..._ 5h2rt.and_s,1:ra_i�ht line vent runs_ (_ii_)Silencers and insulated vents, .__vent „sleeves .and mufflers iiii) Acoustic duc:tin..t (_i_v.).___Fa,n s_pee..d controllers; _ undp oofi_n k7oxE' vi Sound-nLm fling_c_,asing; vrr Padded foam cushions under the fans; jviiii Intolli F,rat_ r>_rograrnnji_nEZ..motors _and controllers; and (ix F_q anshunp, frorr7 b,.nj),gee cords from hooks in ceiling. �� �.__ 0dor_ Exhibit A — Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 All _Production and.. Processing No_odor, ierpen_es, or, other simil_ar_volat_ilcaor�anic compounds (VCaCsishall be emitted _that _is detectable at or beyond thenroPerty boundaries of_the _facil_ity insuch a._ concentration or of_such duration as to cause_a_pGrbl_ic nuisance orthreatenhealth or safety as defined by RCW 9.66.010. Krc 2_Productiorr , i1!pe2_producers,shall minimize odors emitted by using hest many e_meni prnctechnology, all air must go through an odor control system before being vented outdoors. A mechanical_engineer licensed in the state of Washin ton shall desivn__the odor_control _system _usin _. guidance from the National Air Filtration Association and pDroved,kay_thc Buticlir7p; Official theodoreontrol�lrrn mush incorp_gratE r;3 combina:ticrn._of the _following s.ile_designpractices,, tools,or ot_hernewly improved technologies vto rniti ate odors: _ _ m _ �.____._.__.__._._ A. Use of filters. on exhaust _air prior sto dispersal B,._._f_'lacerr?_ont._oi_operations _after _consideration of pr Agminant wind... directions; C_ ._Installation of additional around ,tareas [7_Red,uction of ,passive_odor _escapes by fit htenp and sealing structures; [_.....__Useof nc aiive_p_ressure techniques and air locks t.o_reduce .odors from esca.rain� when dorms open; F. Use. of chillers that move water around the structure and leave air in place instead. of. air conditioning G. Installation of carbon filter scrubbers to h_eati_ng, vent iation�arrd_ai,r conditioning systems Fl. Installation _of_dry vapa syscerrn I. Installation of ionizers; J._....._.Use of mini -vapor screens on the interior, and Vaparrnatic_and vapor screenson._the: exterior of structure K. installation of a pipjinsysterrranerime2erfencirgiha;tneuiralizesmalodorous npleccnh s;. L.. Installation of a Ras_nhase filtration sy_sterra; and/or, M. Installation ._o:i_a fog.systemto._disperse mixed water- and odor neutrali..ii'i�; chemicals. _..__ wilding %?ermils_I equirod_:TBuilding _permits shallb_e_.requ_iredfor _any structures used in, r+aCannabis Production Facilities. 20, 0.691,AA .._.______Cannabis_ „„ aet�llSaies. Facifi ies. aaCannabis .retail sales ,.facilities. shall carnL)ty.with RCW Tittle 69 ChapCcr 3�n =i`� ..?n_d.tlJe iollovvin��. 1.. 1 he. Wei Cli,must._approv_e.a, r cannabis retail sales licet! license for the S,ct_p_ropertv_pri.or to issuance of the County's certificate_ of occupzincy_forhuild,iin s-unposed for FAa4iva*acannabis.,retai_l sales.. ,any Permitting o.r..construction work done prior_to receivinP_said license is done so at _ _ aoolicant's own risk. 10 Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 2. Consistent _with WAC 314-55 01 , cannabis retail sales shall not take place in residence or other location where law enforcement access, without notice _or_cause, is limited. 4a Kannabis retail_ salesare not allowed as home occupationsor cottapze ind. Astries. 3. Retail sales facilities shall install the security_reauirements of WAC 31.4-55_-083 orior_to issuance of the County's._certificate _Of_ncciaDancv_for a.FrIar"waRacannabis ODeration. 4. Such facilities shall meet _the off-street parl<ing_,reg_uirements of WC C 20.80.500,et sect._ (Off-street Parl<ing and_Loadi.n Retluire_ments). Chapter 20.97 DEFINITIONS 20.97.010 Agriculture. "Agriculture" means the use of land for farming, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and the necessary accessory uses for packing, treating or storing the prodthough the operation of any such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of normal agricultural activities. ,., ,, r +� rr �,. +, f , �r,,,, r ;� , + ,�„� r� ,r; term "agriculture," "agricultural ._�.__...__ __..__.__ ____ � ____.._.. ___.---__ _ .__._ _�. ___... _._ product," "horticulture," and "horticultural product" may not be construed to include or relate to cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis -infused products unless the applicable term is explicitly defined to include cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis -infused products pursuant to RCW 82.04.213, 20.97.010.1 Agricultural Processing. "Agricultural processing" means the transformation, either chemically or physically, of raw agricultural goods including but not limited to washing, grading, sizing, drying, extracting, icing, producing ornamental agricultural products, sorting, cutting, pressing, bagging, freezing, canning, packaging, milling, crushing, fermenting, aging, pasteurizing, preserving, storage, bottling, but excluding slaughtering of livestock. Agricultural processing includes those process steps associated with product preparation and processing. Storage, warehousing, and distributing products in conjunction with the agricultural processing activity occurring on that site shall be allowed. However, the processing of cannabis_ is. not consideredagricultural prvicessirlg_ 20.97. 2&51olrcesl9�_ Cannabis m it �a � . "MaEijuataaCannabis " ,(a,k_a,,"marijuana," "marihuana' or "cannabis"), as defined and regulated by RCW 69.50 and RCW 15.125 means all parts of the plant cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. The term does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. 20.97. 0w..226(CEs2oi Cannabis processing facility. "Cannabis process ing,.;FaciIit " means a facility licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to process m4Fiju4+facannabis into useable Fnar+jt+a+►acannabis, FnaFiju cannabis concentrates, and 11 Exhibit A— Proposed Marijuana Code Amendments September 15, 2021 Fnarijuacannabis-infused products; -;_package and label useable mariju cannabis and ruarijua�aacannabis-infused products for sale in retail outlets;-; and sell useable mai;iju cannabis and +�tarijua�aacannabis-infused products at wholesale to FnaFijuar►acannabis retailers. A raaarijuaaacannabis processing facility shall include any structure that is associated with the processing of +aaaijaar acannabis. 20.97._05:._22icEszli Mairiju Cannabis production facility. "MaicajuauaCannabis production facilityy" means a facility licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to produce, harvest, trim, dry, cure, and-package-marijuaua cannabis, and sell maFijuaiaacannabis at wholesale to state -licensed marijucannabis processors and other state -licensed marijuanacannabis producers. A maFijuanacannabis producer may also produce and sell r arijua+�acannabis plants, seed, and plant tissue culture to other state -licensed + aaarijU cannabis producers. The area of a rearijuar}acannabis production facility includes all the area enclosed within a structure or fence that is required by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board for the production of ar+jua+�acannabis. Where liiraitations on sire are irn used ursuanf to . 20.80.690 the "facility" shall include._------- ctures related to the i------ tion_ or.arocc ssingof..fna a+ cannabis and- any_prou_nd in which marl anacannabis_isRrown. For the Durooses- of this code, Wh a com A. " l_ype fAa:r+j aCannabis_Oirt­4orjeroduction Facilities" shall rnea.uc_tion miv-takes place outdoors, including_in a ex anse of open or clearedground,.or in other-structuresthat have rra_ar ificial lid htine.for aidin _in.the „growth c cie;-ter n� ee� nse c>f coz n care�rficls3d ftaiiraeie�>eiv-a ohvsi�i-i rie xcela_t ihat.;Type_1 fac __ilities_may e� HecateUD to 10% of the total souare foota ,o of their allowed facility aria to. __ e is preservation and lant_pro_na,f �;7iion in a_desi};footed._ indoor_ area with _artificia-I li ah�in 1 hisara a , rnusr be clearly identified ..and _described in the permit the ao licit or�land is subiect to all the supplemental requirements of a ivae II Facility: however, no fiowerinV plants are permitted in this area _at_anv time. B. "ire ter _iype_) RAa +jf+a aCannabis_f�Eroduction_Facilities" shall rraean tion,.facilities than: use artificia.I lig_hi g.for atd_ing rra ihe_f�rowt6� cycleLre -of�t��e�c�o d secure-� per 20.97. 051.4 [CEs22] AU41uanaCannabis retail facility. "MaFijuar}aCannabis retail .faciLay" means a facility licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to sell useable marijuanacannabis and Fnarijucannabis-infused products in a retail outlet. A + arijuar}acannabis retail facility shall include any building_or_poriion thereof that is associated with the sale of PAar-ijucannabis. 12