MEDICAL MARIJUANA GUIDELINES UP FOR REVIEW

The Arcata Planning Commission will continue its review of the draft
medical marijuana land use standards Tuesday, in hopes of moving it
forward to the City Council.

Community Development Director Larry Oetker said the commission's
approval may bring the guidelines, designed to regulate medical
marijuana dispensaries in hopes of curbing illegal grow activity, one
step closer to completion.

According to the agenda, the commission will review codes regarding
cultivation and dispensing, as well as zoning for dispensaries.

The guidelines will become part of the city's draft land use codes,
which are up for approval by the council on Aug. 20, but will most
likely not be included until later, Mayor Mark Wheetley said.

The dispensary guidelines cover various issues regarding dispensary
operations, the application process and records, as well as
addressing safety issues and the dispensary relations with individual
215 patients who grow.

Other agenda items include the proposed Trillium Creek Development.

To view the entire draft medical marijuana land use standards, go to
www.cityofarcata.org and click on "Agendas." The files are listed
under the Planning Commission agenda. Hard copies can be accessed at City Hall.

If You Go:

What: Arcata Planning Commission meeting

Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 736 F St.

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.