A. As provided in RCW 69.50.331 and WAC 314-55-050, marijuana producers, marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers, shall not be allowed to locate within 1,000 feet of playgrounds, elementary schools, or secondary schools.

B. The City finds that the reduction in buffers for public parks, recreation/community centers, libraries, child care centers, game arcades, and public transit centers will not negatively impact the City’s civil regulatory enforcement, criminal law enforcement interests, public safety, or public health. Therefore, the City establishes the following buffers for marijuana producers, marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers:

C. For purposes of these standards, these uses are defined in WAC 314-55. The methodology for measuring the buffers shall be as provided in WAC 314-55. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the proposed state-licensed marijuana use to demonstrate and ensure that a proposed location is not within one of the buffers.