Residents, stakeholders invited to review proposed land-use regulations for cannabis
By Nelson Daily Staff
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), moving forward with consideration of new land-use regulations for the purposes of cannabis retail sales, cultivation and processing, is seeking community feedback from residents and stakeholders at a Public Hearing, Thursday, December 6 at the board room on 202 Lakeside Drive in Nelson.
The Central Public Hearing, beginning at 6 p.m., is scheduled to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest regarding the proposed land use amendments. Written and electronic submissions are strongly encouraged for those who are unable to attend in person. Those submissions can be made prior to December 6, 2018, directly to Planning Services at plandept@rdck.bc.ca.
“I encourage those with interest to become familiar with the proposed land-use regulations and provide feedback to ensure that the proposed regulations balance the needs of our communities and the needs of the cannabis industry to make this transition under the Cannabis Act,” said Meeri Durand, RDCK Planning Manager.
Durand said the proposed land-use regulations are intended to support a safe and sustainable transition of the cannabis industry within the RDCK, and will be applicable throughout the Regional District where there are land-use regulations currently in place.
Durand added the proposed regulations outline the permitted land-use zones and siting requirements for the purposes of cannabis retail sales, micro-cultivation, standard cultivation, micro-processing and standard processing. Additional amendments regarding the size and scale of accessory structures on properties zoned residential are also included.
The proposed bylaw amendments were drafted following a number of sub-regional workshops that were held in August 2018 with community members and industry stakeholders. An online survey was also used to solicit feedback.
The Cannabis Act came into effect in Canada on October 17, 2018.For more information on the proposed land use amendments, please visit the RDCK website.
