Town, city propose amending zoning bylaws for cannabis sites
The Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford are starting to put plans in place to amend their zoning bylaws to prepare for the national legalization of cannabis expected this summer.
At its meeting Monday, town council gave reviewed the proposed zoning amendment for cannabis retail sales and production.
In the proposed zoning amendment, a retail outlet would be permitted across the highway from the town in the highway-commercial zoned area. At council’s discretion, a retail outlet could also be established in downtown Battleford if council approves the location as another option.
“By leaving it as discretionary, it still leaves that ability for someone to open up a store downtown,” Mayor Ames Leslie said following council.