§ 16.62.010. Purpose and findings.

A.

By adoption of this chapter, with the exception of deliveries into the city of Arroyo Grande by state licensed cannabis retailers, it is the city council's purpose and intent to: prohibit commercial cannabis activity, including but not limited to medical cannabis dispensaries, cooperatives and collectives; outdoor cultivation of cannabis; and manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transportation, or sale of cannabis and cannabis products, and the location of premises for retail or non-storefront retail cannabis businesses; and to reasonably regulate the ability of individuals to cultivate not more than six cannabis plants indoors for personal noncommercial use, as permitted by the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA, Proposition 64), and Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.1 and 11362.2. These regulations are adopted pursuant to the AUMA and the city of Arroyo Grande's authority under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, in order to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and businesses within the city of Arroyo Grande and prevent adverse impacts which such activities may have on nearby properties and residents.

B.

Pursuant to the city of Arroyo Grande's police powers authorized in Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the city has the power to regulate permissible land uses within its boundaries and to enact regulations for the preservation of public health, safety and general welfare of its residents and community. Further, pursuant to Government Code Sections 38771 through 38775, the city also has the power through the city council to declare actions and activities that constitute a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 687, § 2, 10-10-2017; Ord. No. 694, § 2, 8-14-2018)