Article 43 – Amend Chapter 135 Zoning Bylaw (Citizen Article)

ARTICLE 43 – AMEND CHAPTER 135 ZONING BYLAW (Citizen Article) To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 135 of the Zoning Bylaw to zone for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Centers, Medical Marijuana Processing Centers, Medical Marijuana Distribution Centers, and/or Recreational Marijuana Establishments; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted by Ethan Handwerker and 9 or more registered voters)

The current zoning restrictions for non-profit medical cannabis cultivators, processors, and distributors have become outdated and need updating to reflect the changes in state law regarding all Medical and Recreational Marijuana Establishments. This Article seeks to see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 135 of the Zoning Bylaw to date the current restrictions.

Presentation from Ethan Handwerker HERE.
Planning Board Report on this Article is HERE - it is received and placed on file.

Recommendations
BoS: Unanimously OPPOSED
SC: Unanimously OPPOSED
PB: Unanimously OPPOSED

CITIZEN MIC: Lexington Chamber of Commerce -- did not take an official vote; supported the previous moratorium at the Special Town Meeting (STM) last Fall

Q MIC: TMM/P2 Will this be in a STM?
A: Yes - a STM in the Fall
Q: Is that enough time?
A: We think we can do it

NO MIC: TMM/P1
NO MIC: TMM/P3

Requires a 2/3 majority vote of TM
TM Votes
YES: 4
NO: 148
ABSTAIN: 6

The MOTION fails