TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 3, 2017
Title
PROVIDING FOR A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY, AND SIMILAR TYPE BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF MARGATE; PROVIDING FOR CLARIFICATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE FOR DEFINITIONS AND USE CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: On November 2, 2016 the City Commission approved a six month moratorium via Ordinance 2016-11 for the approval of any medical marijuana dispensary and similar type businesses. This proposed ordinance is to provide for a six month extension of this existing six month moratorium on the approval of any medical marijuana dispensaries within the City of Margate until the State Legislature provides further clarification and guidance associated with these types of businesses.
RECOMMENDATION: For approval
FISCAL IMPACT: None
CONTACT PERSON: Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney