Cannabis Production Policy Review

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Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-Law and Site Plan Control By-Law Amendments

Date: Monday September 12, 2022

Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Town of Fort Erie, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie

The purpose of these amendments is to regulate commercial and medical cannabis growing operations in the Town of Fort Erie, and include:

  • Updated definitions for commercial and medical cannabis operations
  • Provisions that the use be permitted indoors only and emit no odour
  • Other setback and study requirements to regulate the use

To Participate:

Input on any proposed matter is welcome and encouraged. You can provide input by speaking at the statutory public meeting or by making a written submission to the Town. Please note, unless you do one of the above now, you may not be able to appeal the decision later.

Residents can participate in the Council meeting in person in Council Chambers, OR virtually via Zoom (audio/video via web or by telephone). To participate as a speaker at the Public Meeting using the Zoom platform, contact cmillar@forterie.ca to receive information on how to join the meeting and where the link will be made available.

To provide input in writing, or to request notice of Council’s decision, please send a letter c/o Carol Schofield, Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6 or an email to cschofield@forterie.ca.

To View:

The Town of Fort Erie Council meeting live webcast will be streamed here: www.youtube.com/townofforterie

It can also be viewed via the YouTube icon on the home page of the Town’s website: www.forterie.ca

Relevant Documents:

Notice of Public Meeting— Cannabis Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law Amendments

Cannabis Draft OPA - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Cannabis Draft SPC - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Cannabis Draft ZBA - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Background Information:

The Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018, legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada. While the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law regulate the production of cannabis, these permissions are only in the context of marihuana for medical purposes permitted under the earlier Marihuana for Medicinal Purposes Regulations that were introduced in 2014. With the new legislation in effect, cannabis production is now permitted for commercial growth for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the Town's current policies need to be updated to regulate the full range of uses.

The main purpose of this study is to examine the opportunities for the Town to regulate activities permitted under the Cannabis Act, specifically the commercial growing and production of cannabis. The purpose is also to assess and recommend changes to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law and other Town documents, as required, to regulate cannabis as a land use in the Town.

Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-Law and Site Plan Control By-Law Amendments

Date: Monday September 12, 2022

Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Town of Fort Erie, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie

The purpose of these amendments is to regulate commercial and medical cannabis growing operations in the Town of Fort Erie, and include:

  • Updated definitions for commercial and medical cannabis operations
  • Provisions that the use be permitted indoors only and emit no odour
  • Other setback and study requirements to regulate the use

To Participate:

Input on any proposed matter is welcome and encouraged. You can provide input by speaking at the statutory public meeting or by making a written submission to the Town. Please note, unless you do one of the above now, you may not be able to appeal the decision later.

Residents can participate in the Council meeting in person in Council Chambers, OR virtually via Zoom (audio/video via web or by telephone). To participate as a speaker at the Public Meeting using the Zoom platform, contact cmillar@forterie.ca to receive information on how to join the meeting and where the link will be made available.

To provide input in writing, or to request notice of Council’s decision, please send a letter c/o Carol Schofield, Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6 or an email to cschofield@forterie.ca.

To View:

The Town of Fort Erie Council meeting live webcast will be streamed here: www.youtube.com/townofforterie

It can also be viewed via the YouTube icon on the home page of the Town’s website: www.forterie.ca

Relevant Documents:

Notice of Public Meeting— Cannabis Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law Amendments

Cannabis Draft OPA - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Cannabis Draft SPC - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Cannabis Draft ZBA - As Posted for Sept 12-2022 Public Meeting

Background Information:

The Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018, legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada. While the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law regulate the production of cannabis, these permissions are only in the context of marihuana for medical purposes permitted under the earlier Marihuana for Medicinal Purposes Regulations that were introduced in 2014. With the new legislation in effect, cannabis production is now permitted for commercial growth for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the Town's current policies need to be updated to regulate the full range of uses.

The main purpose of this study is to examine the opportunities for the Town to regulate activities permitted under the Cannabis Act, specifically the commercial growing and production of cannabis. The purpose is also to assess and recommend changes to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law and other Town documents, as required, to regulate cannabis as a land use in the Town.

  • November 9th - Open House

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    The Federal Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018, legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada.

    While the production of cannabis is addressed by the Fort Erie Official Plan and the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, these development policies are reflective of the 2014 Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. With the 2018 change in legislation, commercial cannabis production is now permitted for both medical and recreational purposes. The Town’s planning policies no longer capture the full range of legal uses.

    The purpose of this Study is to examine the jurisdiction of the Town to regulate activities permitted under the Federal Cannabis Act relative to the commercial growing and production of cannabis, and to assess and recommend changes to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and other Town documents to regulate cannabis production as land use.

    PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
    Date: November 9, 2021
    Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    Place: Zoom Meeting

    We would like to hear from you: We invite you to attend an evening Public Open House meeting to learn more about this study. We welcome you to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to review the Study and provide feedback. Residents can participate in a Zoom Public Open House meeting in two different ways:

    1. Send your comments via e-mail to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) who will provide them to Council.

    2. Participate in the Zoom meeting (audio/video via web or by telephone) by sending an email to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) to receive information on joining the Zoom meeting.

    To those who register in advance, further information will be the process for joining and participating in the Zoom Public Open House. Registered participants will be queued in a virtual waiting room, and brought into the meeting one at a time.

  • Open House #2 and Presentation - Report Recommendations

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    The Federal Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018, legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada. While the production of cannabis is addressed by the Fort Erie Official Plan and the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, these development policies are reflective of the 2014 Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. With the 2018 change in legislation, commercial cannabis production is now permitted for both medical and recreational purposes. The Town’s planning policies no longer capture the full range of legal uses.

    PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

    Date: June 9, 2021

    Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Place: This will be a virtual meeting

    We would like to hear from you:

    We invite you to attend an evening Public Open House meeting to learn more about the recommendations being proposed.We welcome you to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to review the Study and provide feedback. Residents can participate in a Zoom Public Open House

    meeting two different ways:

    1. Send your comments via e-mail to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) who will provide them to Council.

    2. Participate in the Zoom meeting (audio/video via web or by telephone) by sending an email to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) to receive information on joining the Zoom meeting.

    To those who register in advance, further information will be provided relative to the process for joining and participating in the Zoom Public Open House. Registered participants will be queued in a virtual waiting room, and brought into the meeting one at a time

  • Open House and Presentation

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link

    The Federal Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018, legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Canada.

    While the production of cannabis is addressed by the Fort Erie Official Plan and the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, these development policies are reflective of the 2014 Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. With the 2018 change in legislation, commercial cannabis production is now permitted for both medical and recreational purposes. The Town’s planning policies no longer capture the full range of legal uses.

    The purpose of this Study is to examine the jurisdiction of the Town to regulate activities permitted under the Federal Cannabis Act relative to the commercial growing and production of cannabis, and to assess and recommend changes to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and other Town documents to regulate cannabis production as a land use.

    PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
    Date: March 4, 2021
    Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    Place: Zoom Meeting

    We would like to hear from you: We invite you to attend an evening Public Open House meeting to learn more about this Study. We welcome you to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to review the Study and provide feedback. Residents can participate in a Zoom Public Open House meeting in two different ways:

    1. Send your comments via e-mail to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) who will provide them to Council.

    2. Participate in the Zoom meeting (audio/video via web or by telephone) by sending an email to Lindsay Richardson, Senior Community Planner (lrichardson@forterie.ca) to receive information on joining the Zoom meeting.

    To those who register in advance, further information will be the process for joining and participating in the Zoom Public Open House. Registered participants will be queued in a virtual waiting room, and brought into the meeting one at a time.


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