City of Norman, OK - File #: O-2021-35

• File #: O-2021-35
• Version: 1
• Name: Joe Wilson Special Use MMD
• Type: Zoning Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/9/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/27/2021
• Final action: 4/27/2021
• Title: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2021-35 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING; AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 460 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO GRANT SPECIAL USE FOR A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IN THE I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1), MASTERCRAFT PROPERTIES ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (3001 36TH AVENUE N.W.)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/27/2021	1	City Council
4/27/2021	1	City Council
4/13/2021	1	City Council
3/11/2021	1	Planning Commission	Recommended for Adoption at a subsequent City Council Meeting	Pass

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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF ORDINANCE O-2021-35 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING; AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 460 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO GRANT SPECIAL USE FOR A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IN THE I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR LOT ONE (1), BLOCK ONE (1), MASTERCRAFT PROPERTIES ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (3001 36TH AVENUE N.W.)

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SYNOPSIS: Joe Wilson is requesting Special Use for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 3001 36th Avenue N.W.; the base zoning of I-1, Light Industrial District, will remain. The site is currently operating as a Medical Marijuana Commercial Grower and a Medical Marijuana Processor and they are requesting to add the use for a Dispensary as well.

HISTORY: The I-1, Light Industrial District, has not historically allowed traditional retail shopfront businesses. The only retail permitted has been the sale of large equipment or automobiles/boats. With adoption of Ordinance 1920-39, the I-1 District allows Medical Marijuana Commercial Grower and Medical Marijuana Processor (any Tier, except that Tier I and Tier II will not be allowed to have on-site sales). Medical Marijuana Dispensary is listed as a Special Use in this zoning district.

ZONING ORDINANCE CITATION:

SEC. 434.1 - SPECIAL USES
Any use designated as a "Special Use" under any zoning district is not appropriate for each and every parcel of land which is included in the pertinent zoning district. However, upon review, the City Council may determine that one or more "Special Uses" should be approved for a specific parcel of land. Such approval, by ordinance duly adopted by the City Council, may come after a public notice and hearing by the Planning Commission. Any such approval may be made conditional on the subject parcel of land meeting and maintaining specific requi...