19.63.080 Recreational Marijuana Development requirements.
A. Marijuana producers are prohibited in all zones.
B. Marijuana processors and marijuana retailers shall only be permitted as allowed under RCW 69.50 and WAC 314-55 and shall only be operated by persons or entities holding a valid marijuana license from the Washington State Liquor Control Board issued under Chapter 314-55 WAC and any other applicable state laws and regulations.
C. Marijuana processors and marijuana retailers shall only be allowed with in the City of George municipal boundaries if appropriately licensed by the State of Washington and in possession of a current business license issued by the City of George, and operated consistent with the requirements of the State and all applicable City ordinances, rules, requirements, and standards.
D. Marijuana processors and marijuana retailers shall be the primary use at a location, and shall only be allowed within the City of George in those zoning districts where it is specifically identified as an allowed use.
1. Marijuana retailers shall only be allowed in the Commercial (C-1), (C-2), and (C-3) zones defined and identified in GMC Chapters 19.31, 19.33, and 19.37.
2. Marijuana producers and processors shall only be allowed in the Industrial Zones (I-1) and (I-2) defined and identified in GMC Chapters 19.41 and 19.42.
E. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of recreational marijuana, marijuana-infused products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted alone or in association with any business establishments, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following zoning districts in the City of George:
1. All Residential Zones (R-1), (R-2), and (R-3) zones defined and identified in GMC Chapters 19.17, 19.21, and 19.22.
2. Suburban (S-1) zone defined and identified in GMC Chapter 19.23.
3. Open Space Recreational (O-SR) zone defined and identified in GMC Chapter 19.50.
4. Open Space Urban Reserve zone defined and identified in GMC Chapter 19.51.
F. Recreational marijuana processing facilities shall be designed to include controls and features to prevent odors from traveling off-site and being detected from a public place, the public right of way, or properties owned or leased by another person or entity.
G. Marijuana retailers shall not include drive-thru, exterior, or off-site sales. Marijuana retailers shall not be located in a mobile or temporary structure.
H. In accordance with WAC 314-55-147, marijuana retail sales shall not be open to the public between the hours of 12 a.m. and 8 a.m.
I. Signage for marijuana processing and retail businesses shall be subject to the requirements of WAC 314-55-155. No off-premises signage is permitted.
J. Displays against or adjacent to exterior windows shall not include marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia.
K. An existing non-conforming use located within a zoning district that would otherwise not permit marijuana uses, such as an old convenience store in a residential district, shall not be allowed to convert to a marijuana use.
L. Marijuana processors and marijuana retailers shall connect to all City of George utilities.
M. Marijuana processing and marijuana retail sales are not permitted as a home occupation under GMC Chapter 19.59.
O. Retail marijuana sales may not be located within any other businesses and may only be located in buildings with other uses only if the marijuana business is separated by full walls and with a separate entrance. No more than one marijuana retail business shall be located on a single parcel.
P. Marijuana processing and marijuana retail sales are subject to all applicable requirements of Title 69 RCW and Chapter 314-55 WAC and other state statutes, as they now exist or may be amended.
Q. Marijuana processing and retail sales must take place within fully enclosed secure indoor facilities.
R. No marijuana processing or delivery of marijuana shall be visible to the public nor may it be visible through windows. A screened and secured loading dock, approved by the Planning Director shall be required. The objective of this requirement is to provide a secure, visual screen from the public right of way and adjoining properties, and prevent the escape of product when delivering or transferring marijuana, useable marijuana, and marijuana-infused products.
S. All marijuana processors and retailers shall allow inspection of the site and facilities by City personnel including law enforcement for compliance with all applicable state and local permits and licenses at any time during regular business hours.
T. An application for a recreational marijuana business shall include the following information in addition to any application requirements required by the underlying zone:
1. The application shall be made by:
a. A marijuana State Liquor Control Board licensee; or
b. An applicant for a State Liquor Control Board marijuana license.
2. The application shall include a copy of the State issued license or a copy of the license application on file with the State Liquor Control Board. A City business license shall not be issued for a recreational marijuana business unless the applicant is a State Liquor Control Board marijuana licensee;
3. A map drawn to scale showing that the proposed recreational marijuana business is in compliance with the applicable buffers under RCW 69.50.331, WAC 314-55-050, and GMC 19.63.070. A survey prepared by a surveyor licensed in the state of Washington may be required by the Planning Director; and
U. A recreational marijuana business shall meet all security requirements as required by WAC 314-55-083 and shall provide proof of such operational security system prior to issuance of a City business license. In addition to the security requirements in Chapter 314-55 WAC, during non-business hours, all recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers shall store all useable marijuana, marijuana-infused product, and cash in a safe or in a substantially constructed and locked cabinet. The safe or cabinet shall be incorporated into the building structure or securely attached thereto. For useable marijuana products that must be kept refrigerated or frozen, these products may be stored in a locked refrigerator or freezer container in a manner approved by the Planning Director, provided the container is affixed to the building structure.
V. All fertilizers, chemicals, gases, and hazardous materials shall be handled in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. No fertilizers, chemicals, gases, or hazardous materials shall be allowed to enter a sanitary sewer or storm sewer system, nor be released into atmosphere outside of the structure where the business is located.