Survey: Concord City Council Seeks Feedback On Retail Cannabis

CONCORD, CA — Residents of Concord are being asked for their input on possible regulations on commercial cannabis in the city. The Concord City Council issued a 10-question survey on Thursday to solicit feedback about potential commercial cannabis regulations. The survey aims to hear from residents about potential locations and requirements that may be imposed on cannabis businesses, City Manager Valerie Barone said.

Questions in the survey cover a range of topics, including a cap on the number of marijuana dispensaries to permit, and extending a 600-foot buffer between cannabis retailers and "sensitive uses" such as schools, daycares and youth centers to 1,000 feet.

A separate question addresses whether the list of these sensitive uses should be expanded to include public parks, bars, residential areas and firearm stores.

In 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, which legalized recreational use of cannabis statewide. Under this ballot measure, California cities and counties may choose to regulate or prohibit cannabis.

This spring, the council and Concord Planning Commission directed staff to develop regulations regarding commercial cannabis retail and cultivation for their consideration.

The city's cannabis survey will be available on the Concord Community Town Hall platform at Cityofconcord.org/townhall through July 19.

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— Bay City News Service