Location and Zoning
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Municipal cannabis zoning changes reported to DCP
For a cannabis establishment to operate, it must have zoning approval from local authorities.
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Do Equity Joint Ventures (EJVs) that share a common Producer Backer or Dispensary Facility Backer need to be located at least 20 miles apart regardless of license type?
Retailer Equity Joint Ventures and Hybrid Retailer Equity Joint Ventures cannot be located within 20 miles of any other EJV that it shares a Producer Backer or Dispensary Facility Backer with, regardless of the EJV’s license type.
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When do I need to have the exact location of my cannabis establishment set?
Evidence of a right to occupy the location at which the cannabis establishment will be located is a requirement of the final stage of licensure and will be required before a final license is issued. It is not necessary to indicate the establishment’s location in the lottery application.
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Are cannabis establishments required to be located a certain distance from any other buildings or businesses, including more than 1,500 feet from a school?
Each municipality has the authority to establish restrictions on the proximity of cannabis establishments to any of the following: churches, public or parochial schools, convents, charitable institutions supported by private or public funds, hospitals or veterans' homes or any camps, barracks or flying fields of the armed forces.
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I am a licensed producer, cultivator or micro-cultivator and would like to use a multi-tiered system for growing cannabis (i.e. stacked tiers). Does each tier count towards my grow space?
No. For tiered and other multi-leveled grow space, only the area of the floor space is considered; not each tier.
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Is the entire facility buildout and inspection required for the final license before the expiration of the provisional license?
Yes. The entire facility, as it is intended to operate upon final licensure, must be built and inspected prior to the expiration of the provisional license and meet all minimum requirements for operation as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
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Is there a limit to the number of retailers or micro-cultivators a town or city can have?
A municipality must approve zoning to allow for cannabis establishments, including retailers and micro-cultivators, to operate in their community. For information about zoning restrictions or approvals in a particular municipality, please contact that municipality directly.
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Where should municipalities send information about cannabis zoning changes?
Municipalities should complete a form that was emailed to them regarding zoning status.
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