City Council
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · July 22, 2021
Agenda
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CITY OF ROSWELL - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Roswell Convention & Civic Center
Meeting Room A- 912 N. Main St.
ROIWELL
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978
and Resolution 21-7. Except for emergency matters, the City Council shall take action only on the specific items
listed on the Agenda.
July 22, 2021 5:00 p.m.
MAYOR - Dennis J. Kintigh
Ward I Ward II Ward Ill Ward IV Ward V
Jacob R. Roebuck Margaret Kennard Judy Stubbs George Paterson Angela G. Moore
Juan Oropesa Jason Perry Jeanine Best Savino Sanchez Jr. Barry Foster
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routine by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If any member
of the council desires to discuss the matter, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
Any item approved as part of the consent agenda is not an agenda item for the purpose of the public participating. The Council is
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
1. Consider approval of the agenda for the July 22, 2021, Special City Council
meeting. (Kennard/Coll) (page 3)
ACTION ITEMS
2. Proposed Ordinance 21-09 - Consider approval to advertise to hold a public
hearing and vote on Proposed Ordinance 21-09 amending the Roswell City Code
to provide for a new Chapter 27 - Cannabis. (Stubbs/Maevers) (page 4)
3. Consider approval of Mayor's Kintigh' s nomination for the Roswell City Council
Ward 4 vacancy. (Roebuck/Best) (page 17)
4. Consider ratifying the City Manager's decision to suspend the internal City
Council policy and issue the PO. (Kennard/Coll) (page 18)
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Information only)
ADJOURN
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ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Regular City Council Meeting Item No. 1
Meeting Date: 07/22/2021
COMMITTEE: Special City Council
CONTACT: Coll CHAIR:
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider approval of the agenda for the July 22, 2021, Special City Council meeting.
(Kennard/Coll)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: City Council
Consider approval of the agenda for the July 22, 2021, Special City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
There are no financial costs
LEGAL REVIEW:
The approval of the agenda takes the majority of the members of a quorum present
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
No committee review is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval of the agenda for the July 22, 2021, Special City Council meeting.
Attachments
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ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Regular City Council Meeting Item No. 2
Meeting Date: 07/22/2021
COMMITTEE: Special City Council
CONTACT: Parker Patterson CHAIR: Stubbs
ACTION REQUESTED:
Proposed Ordinance 21-09 - Consider approval to advertise to hold a public hearing and vote on
Ordinance 21-09 creating Chapter 27 of the Roswell City Code relating to annabis.
(Stubbs/Patterson).
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Kevin Maevers
In HB 2, the Cannabis Regulation Act, codified as NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-1 et seq., the New
Mexico Legislature established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the possession,
cultivation, manufacture and sales of cannabis and cannabis-derived products under state law.
The Act allows local jurisdictions to adopt time, place and manner rules consistent with the
Cannabis Regulation Act, including rules that reasonably limit density of licenses and operating
times consistent with neighborhood uses.
Proposed Ordinance 21-09 would create and establish a framework for a new chapter 27 of the
City Code relating to cannabis regulations. The initial provisions will address personal use and
possession and zoning of cannabis establishments within the City. Subsequent additions are
contemplated to address comprehensively all aspects of cannabis falling within municipal
jurisdiction.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
There are no financial implications directly associated with this item.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Ordinances must be approved by a majority of the Governing Body.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Legal Committee will consider recommending approval of the proposed ordinance at its July
22, 2021 regular meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval to advertise to hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 21-09 creating
Chapter 27 of the Roswell City Code relating to annabis. (Stubbs/Patterson).
Attachments
ATT 1 - Proposed Ordinance 21-09: Chapter 27 Cannabis
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COMPREHENSIVE CANNABIS ORDINANCE 21-09 (v5.1)
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ORDINA CE 21-09
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, AN ORDI ANCE A 1ENDING THE ROSWELL CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR A
4 EW CHAPTER 27: CANNABIS
6 WHEREAS, within the Cannabis Regulation Act, codified as NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-l el
7 seq., the ew Mexico Legislature established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the
8 possession, cultivation, manufacture and sales of cannabis and cannabis-derived products; and
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IO WHEREAS, the Cannabis Regulation Act provides that local jurisdictions may adopt time,
II place, and manner rules that do not conflict with the Cannabis Regulation Act or the Dee Johnson
1.2 Clean Indoor Air Act including rules that reasonably limit density of licenses and operating times
1� consistent with neighborhood uses; and
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15 WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to enact such controls and restrictions on the
16 possession, use, cultivation, manufacture and sales of cannabis and cannabis-derived products,
17 consistent with the provisions of the Cannabis Regulation Act, necessary and proper to protect and
18 promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Roswell, New Mexico.
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20 WHEREAS, the City Council intends with this ordinance to establish a general framework
21 for regulation and anticipates adopting additional provisions in the future to provide a
..,., comprehensive approach to cannabis and related activities within the City.
24 OW, THEREFORE, BE fT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE
25 GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL, EW MEXICO, that:
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27 SEcno 1. The Roswell City Code is hereby amended to include the following Chapter 27 relating
28 to regulation of Cannabis:
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30 CHAPTER 27: CANNABIS
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,2 ARTICLE I: GE 1 ERAL PROVISIONS
,4 Sec. 27-1-Title.
,6 This chapter shall be known as the "City of Roswell Comprehensive Cannabis Ordinance"
�7 except as referred to and cited herein, where it shall be known as the "Cannabis Ordinance" or
,8 "CCO".
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➔2 It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate the possession, cultivation, including
4� micro, small, medium and large scale processes; manufacturing; processing; distribution; retail
-1-4 sales; on-site consumption and specialized events for the consumption of medical and
4-:; recreational cannabis within the City of Roswell, as provided for by the ew Mexico Cannabis
46 Regulation Act, NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-l et seq., (the "Cannabis Regulation Act" or the "Act").
➔7 The provisions of this Chapter are in addition to any other permits, licenses and approvals
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which may be required to conduct business generally in the city, and are in addition to any
-, permits, licenses and approval required under state, county, or other law. The regulations and
prohibitions in this Chapter are enacted to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents
and visitors within the City of Roswell. othing in this chapter shall be construed to allow
5 persons to engage in conduct that endangers others or causes a public nuisance, or allow any
6 activity relating to the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, or distribution of cannabis that is
7 otherwise illegal under ew Mexico state law. othing herein shall be construed to permit or
authorize any possession, use, cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, retail sale,
9 and/or consumption of cannabis beyond the provisions of the Cannabis Regulation Act or the
10 Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, nor as affecting or intended to affect or modify federal
I1 law relating to cannabis.
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11 Sec. 27-3. - Sec. 27-10. -RESERVED
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16 ARTICLE 2. -ADMINISTRATION OF THE CAATNABIS ORDINANCE
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IS Sec. 27-11. - Sec. 27-20. - RESERVED
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21 ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES, AMENDME TS, AND CHA GES
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21 Sec. 27-21. - Sec. 27-30. - RESERVED
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26 ARTICLE 4. -DEFINITIO 1S
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2S Sec. 27-31. - Sec. 27-40. -RESERVED
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,I ARTICLE 5 -PERSONAL POSSESSION AND USE.
,j Sec. 27-41. - Personal Possession.
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y, A. Adults 21 years of age and older may possess a maximum of two ounces of cannabis,
a maximum of 16 grams of concentrated cannabis infused products and a maximum
of 800 milligrams of edible cannabis in public places within the City of Roswell. The
3S usage of cannabis and cannabis prnducts is permitted by right at an individual's
dwelling as long as the activity does not endanger others or cause a public nuisance.
B. ft shall be unlawful for any person to smoke, vape, or ingest cannabis products in any
public place. except in a cannabis consumption area.
C. Unless otherwise allowed in the Cannabis Regulation Act or the Lynn and Erin
Compassionate Use Act, it shall be tmlawful:
I . To possess or intentionally distribute any amount of a cannabis product on the
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premises of a school or daycare center unless the person is a qualified patient, a
., primary caregiver or a reciprocal participant; provided that this section shall not
apply to a person who possesses a cannabis product for authorized purposes on the
4 premises of a licensed cannabis training and education program.
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() 2. For any person under 21 years of age to possess, consume, or obtain cannabis.
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8 3. For any individual over 21 years of age to possess in any public place cannabis or
9 any cannabis product in excess of those amounts permitted by the Cannabis
IO Regulation Act:
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12 D. Violation of any provision of this Section shall be punishable by up to 90 days
11 incarceration and a fine up to $500.00, except as otherwise provided in the Cannabis
1-t Regulation Act.
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Io Sec. 27-42. - Non-commercial cultivation.
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I� A. Pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation Act, an individual may cultivate homegrown
J() cannabis provided that the cannabis producer acts within the regulations of the Act,
2() which limits home cultivation to a maximum of six mature and six immature cannabis
21 plants with a maximum allowance of 12 plants per household. All cannabis cultivation
shall be conducted only in the interior of enclosed structures, facilities and buildings
within the City of Roswell. All cultivation operations, including all cannabis plants, at
any stage of growth, shall not be visible from the exterior of any structure, facility or
building containing cultivation within city limits. All cultivation must take place
indoors, within a permanent structure that is enclosed on all sides. Outdoor cultivation
is prohibited within city limits. Portable greenhouses and/or non-permanent
enclosures shall not be used for cultivation unless they are placed inside of a
pennanent structure that is enclosed on all sides. Construction or installation of an at
home greenhouse for cannabis cultivation requires a permit from the City of Roswell's
planning and zoning office.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person who 1s less than twenty-one years of age to
intentionally produce cannabis.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person 21 years of age or older, unless licensed under the
Act and permitted as required by this Chapter, to intentionally produce cannabis or
any cannabis product in excess of those amounts permitted by the Cannabis
Regulation Act:
D. Violation of any provision of this Section shall be punishable by up to 90 days
incarceration and a fine up to $500.00, except as otherwise provided in the Cannabis
Regulation Act.
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4" Secs. 27-43. -27-50. -RESERVED
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ARTICLE 6. - CAN ABIS EST ABLISHME TS GE ERALLY
, Sec 27-51. - 27-60. - RESERVED
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6 ARTICLE 7 - ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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� Sec. 27-61 - Introduction, Purpose, and Intent.
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IO A. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Roswell's residents and visitors
11 while simultaneously allowing accessibility for cannabis sales and consumption all
1.2 cannabis retail establishments and cannabis consumption facilities (including medical
I, and recreational cannabis, and cannabis-infused products) must be located in the city's
14 Commercial Cannabis (CCAN) Zone located within the Community Commercial
I� Zone (C-2). The C-2 zone is the most geographically prominent commercial zone in
16 the City of Roswell and is located throughout the city along collector and arterial street
17 facilities (City of Roswell, Comprehensive Plan, 2016).
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19 B. To further protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Roswell's residents and
20 visitors while simultaneously allowing accessibility for cannabis cultivation,
2l manufacturing, processing, distribution, and ca1111abis-re/ated special events, as well
.., as to provide additional opportunities for cannabis sales and consumption (including
medical and recreational cannabis, and cannabis-infused products), all cannabis
cultivation, manufacturing, processing, distribution and cannabis-related special events
must be located in the Industrial Cannabis (ICAN) Zone within the city's Heavy
Industrial (1-2) zone. The I-2 zone is the second most geographically prominent land
use in the city at approximately 25% of total land area and it is the most geographically
28 prominent industrial zone in the City of Roswell.
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�O C. The CCAN and ICAN floating zones are intended to provide for the well-planned and
;' orderly development of commercial and industrial cannabis facilities within the
, .., community and to eliminate or adequately mitigate any adverse impacts on the
�, community related to such types of development. The CCAN (Commercial Cannabis)
,4 and/or ICAN (Industrial Cannabis) floating designation may be applied to certain
,� properties described herein that are zoned C-2 (Community Commercial) or 1-2 (Heavy
16 Industrial). When the CC or ICA floating designation is added to such property,
; ., the provisions of this article shall apply in addition to the regulations provided by the
,8 underlying C-2 or 1-2 zone. Whenever there is a conflict or inconsistency between the
N provisions of this article and the underlying zone, the provisions of this chapter shall
40 be controlling.
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42 Sec. 27-62. - Establishment of CCAN Zoning Designation.
A. Purpose:
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1. The CCA Zoning Designation is intended to provide for a variety of Commercial
and Retail Cannabis establishment, including On-Site Consumption of cannabis
products.
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2. Because of the potential for heavy traffic generating characteristics, ability to stay
6 open 24 hours per day and potentially detrimental appearance and performance, the
7 CCAN Zoning Designation is only applicable to properties currently Zoned C-2
8 (Community Commercial) with further restrictions on locations pursuant to Secs.
() 27-64 and 27-65 of this chapter.
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II B. Use Regulations:
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11 1. Permitted Uses are as follows:
1-l a. Any Use Permitted in the C-1 District
15 b. Any Use Permitted in the C-2 District
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17 2. Special Uses are as follows:
18 a. Any Special Use in the C-1 District
19 b. Any Special Use in the C-2 District
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21 3. Conditional Uses are as follows:
22 a. Retail Cannabis Establishments including recreational cannabis retail stores and
_..,.,_, medical cannabis dispensaries
1-l b. On-Site Cannabis Constunption Establishments including cannabis lounges,
clubs, or tasting rooms.
c. Any other cannabis-related use that provides retail sales (direct to consumer) of
equipment, paraphernalia, smoking or vaping products, or other products to
facilitate the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, or consumption of
cannabis or cannabis infused products.
C. Land Development Standards:
1. Lot or Parcel requirements
2. Setbacks
15 3. Parking Required
36 4. Landscaping Required
17 5. Solid Waste
�8 6. Fire Department
39 7. Utilities
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4I Sec. 27-63. - Establishment of ICA Zoning Designation.
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➔� A. Purpose:
1. The ICA Zoning Designation is intended to provide for a variety of Cannabis
Cultivation, Processing Manufacturing, Distribution, and Processing, including
Research and Development opportunities conducted in a manner not detrimental to
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the rest of the community by reason of the emission or creation of noise, vibration
, smoke, dust, or other particulate matter, toxic or noxious materials, odors, fire,
3 explosive hazards, glare, or heat.
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5 2. Because of the potential for heavy traffic generating characteristics, ability to stay
6 open 24 hours per day and potentially detrimental appearance and performance, the
7 ICAN Zoning Designation is only applicable to properties currently Zoned [-2
8 (Heavy Industrial) with further restrictions on locations pursuant to Secs. 27-64 and
() 27-65 of this chapter.
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11 B. Use Regulations:
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I� I. Permitted Uses are as follows:
14 a. Any Use Permitted in the I-1 District
I .:; b. Any Use Permitted in the I-2 District
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17 2. Special Uses are as follows:
18 a. Any Special Use in the I-1 District
19 b. Any Special Use in the 1-2 District
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21 3. Conditional Uses are as follows:
22 a. Cannabis Cultivation Facilities, including processing and extraction
b. Cannabis Manufacturing and Product Development facilities
c. Cannabis Distribution and Logistics centers
d. Cannabis Research and Development facilities
e. Any other cannabis-related facility, establishment, or center not allowed in the
CCAN Zone
C. Land Development Standards:
l. Lot or Parcel requirements
2. Setbacks
3. Parking Required
4. Landscaping Required
5. Solid Waste
6. Fire Department
7. Utilities
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�9 Sec. 27-64. - Prohibited Districts.
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tI To protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Roswell's residents and visitors, all
4 "' cannabis cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, retail sales, on-site
t� consumption and cannabis-related special events shall be prohibited within the City of
44 Roswell's established special districts and locations:
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l6 A. The City of Roswell's Downtown Historic District boundaries. The Downtown
47 Historic District runs from Eighth Street to the north, Deming Street to the south,
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Washington Avenue to the west and Richardson Avenue to the east. It is the
responsibility of municipal staff to carefully consider potential impacts to the city's
3 Downtown Historic District in order to honor the community's past efforts to preserve
its historic character as well as acknowledge how its character contributes to the
5 economic and cultural welfare of the city.
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7 B. The City of Roswell's C-3 Downtown Business District zone. The C-3 District is only
8 located within the city's downtown area, representing 0.6% of the municipality's land
l) area. As many of Roswell's major landmarks which draw the majority of the city's
10 tourism are located within the city's downtown business district, all cannabis-related
11 businesses shall be prohibited to protect the economic welfare of the city.
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l� C. The City of Roswell's Railroad District Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. The city·s
1-1- Railroad Metropolitan Railroad District runs from Eighth Street to the north, Second
15 Street to the south, Virginia A venue to the west and Railroad A venue to the east. As
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the Railroad District redevelopment plan envisions a commercially vibrant and
culturally representative area for residents and visitors and it will be a major future
contributor to local tourism, commercial activity and the quantity of residential
19 establishments within the city, all cannabis-related businesses shall be prohibited to
20 protect the safety, culture and economic welfare of the city. Additionally, there are no
21 C-2 or 1-2 zones within the district's boundaries.
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Sec. 27-65. - Prohibited locations and activities.
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25 A. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the community's most vulnerable
26 populations, particularly children, seniors, and individuals who struggle with
27 neurochemical dependencies, no cannabis-related businesses shall be permitted:
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29 1. Within 300 feet of all schools, parks, churches, recreation facilities, childcare
facilities, military facilities, senior care facilities, retirement facilities and medical
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facilities (including but not limited to outpatient facilities, hospitals and urgent
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care). Cannabis-related businesses shall not be permitted within 300 feet of any
mental health centers, addiction centers, or rehabilitation facilities (both medical
and non-medical facilities).
2. Within 300 feet of any residential district measured from exterior property line to
exterior property line. This includes the following residential zones: R-S; R-L; R
VL; R-1; R-2; R-3; R-4; MU-P; RMS; MHC and RVP.
-1-0 3. Cannabis-related businesses must maintain a reasonable separation distance of at
-1-1 least one-quarter (1/4) mile (1,320 feet) from one cannabis-related business to
-1-2 another as measured from the nearest outside wall to outside wall of the building.
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-1--1- Sec. 27-66. - Conditional Use Permit requirements.
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP): A conditional use permit allows property owners to
utilize their properties in a way not currently allowable under the site's current zoning
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designation. To receive a conditional use permit in order to utilize property for a non
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conforming use, applicants must adhere to the City of Roswell's list of approval for
cannabis-related business activity. Conditional use permits for cannabis-related
-l businesses correspond to the facility's location. These permits are applicable at the
designated site of the cannabis-related business and cannot be transferred if the
business chooses to change locations within the City of Roswell. CUPs may not be
transferred, sold, assigned or bequeathed expressly or by operation of law. Any attempt
to directly or indirectly transfer a cannabis business CUP shall be unlawful and void,
and shall automatically revoke the permit.
B. Regulatory permit: Regulatory permits for cannabis-related businesses correspond to
the facility's location. These pem1its are applicable at the designated site of the
cannabis-related business and cannot be transferred if the business chooses to change
1-l locations within the City of Roswell. Regulatory permits entail specific requirements
I5 and conditions of approval which may include, but is not limited to a:
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17 l. Construction permit
IX 2. Building permit
19 3. Street excavation permit
20 4. Barricade permit
21 5. Clearing and grading permit
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..., � C. Site plan: All cannabis-related businesses must submit a site plan including but not
24 limited to property lines, setbacks, existing conditions, proposed conditions, parking
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_) plans and adjacent easements to municipal staff.
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27 D. Site security plan: The City of Roswell requires all cannabis-related businesses provide
28 a detailed assessment regarding the facility's existing or planned security measures,
.29 unique considerations for the facility and the facility·s corresponding level of risk to
�o ensure the protection of the facility and the surrounding community from potential
�I criminal activity, such as theft.
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E. Operational plan: All cannabis-related businesses must submit an operational plan
including the business's objectives, goals, procedures and timelines for a one year
period.
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,7 F. Green waste disposal plan: A green waste disposal plan is required for all cannabis
-;g related businesses that will require the disposal of cannabis trimmings, cuts and green
,9 waste to ensure cannabis products are properly disposed and do not contribute to the
..J.O deterioration of the environment from materializing in landfills .
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..J.2 G. Air quality control plan: All cannabis-related businesses must submit an air quality
..J.1 control plan to ensure the cannabis facility does not yield decreased air and
environmental quality.
H. The cannabis plant has been known to emit noxious odors which are subject to
abatement through Chapter 16 of the City of Roswell's Municipal Code. ln congruence
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with Sec. 16-4 of the city's Municipal Code, the chief of police and the code
.... enforcement supervisor are authorized to abate any nuisance existing within the city.
In addition to an air quality control plan, all cannabis-related businesses will be
4 required to submit an odor control plan to ensure cannabis facilities do not yield
5 negative externalities to the surrounding community with cannabis odors.
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7 I. Water reclamation plan: All cannabis-related businesses that handle water
s contaminated by cannabis and cannabis products must submit a water reclamation plan
to ensure water within the City of Roswell is not contaminated.
J. Effluent disposal area plan: AU cannabis-related businesses that dispose of water used
on cannabis flowers and cannabis products must submit an effluent disposal area plan
showing the locations of existing or proposed waste water management systems and
14 effluent disposal areas; locations of any contamination and the location and dimensions
15 of all effluent lines, effluent disposal methods, water pipes and drainage lines.
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17 Sec 27.67.- Compliance with laws.
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]9 It is the responsibility of the owners and operators of the cannabis-related business to
20 ensure that it is, at all times, operating in a manner compliant with all applicable state and
:1 local laws, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, and any specific additional
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operating procedures or requirements which may be imposed as conditions of approval of
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')' the cannabis business permit. othing in this Chapter shall be construed as authorizing any
24 actions which violate federal, state law or local law with respect to the operation of a
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27 Secs. 27-68. -27-70. -RESERVED
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Secs. 27-71. - 27-99. -RESERVED
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,7 Secs. 27-100. - 27-129. - RESERVED
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4) Secs. 27-130. -27-139. - RESERVED
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4� ARTICLE 11: CANNABIS SPECIAL EVENT - TEMPORARY PERMIT
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Secs. 27-140. - 27-149. - RESERVED
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4 ARTICLE 12: NON-CO FORMl G USES
6 Sec. 27-150. - Purpose.
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8 The purpose of this article is to provide for the regulation of non-conforming Cannabis
9 establishments and to specify those circumstances under which these establishments shall
IO be allowed to continue to operate as legal non-conforming uses.
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12 Sec. 27-151. - Authority to continue.
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14 A. Any previously permitted Cannabis establishment and/or Cannabis related use,
I' including medical dispensaries and retail cannabis establishments, that existed
16 lawfully, prior to the effective date of this chapter, may continue to operate as that same
17 use, as it did prior to becoming non-conforming, subject to the rules, regulations, and
18 restrictions listed below.
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20 B. The above notwithstanding, no non-conforming medical dispensary shall be permitted
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to engage in retail recreational sales unless the dispensary complies with the
requirements of this chapter, including obtaining a zone change, CUP and all applicable
13 permits hereunder.
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1, Sec. 27-152. - Restrictions.
A. Any non-conforming Cannabis establishment or use, existing as of the effective date
28 of this chapter, that does not conform to the regulations of the zoning district(s)
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1. Repairs and alterations. Ordinary cosmetic repairs may be made to a building or
structure devoted to or designed for a Cannabis establishment or use not permitted
in the zoning district in which it is located. No structural repairs or alterations shall
be made in or to such building or structure, except those required by law or to alter
the design and use of the building or structure to conform to the permitted use
regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
2. Additions and enlargements. A building or structure, devoted to or designed for a
Cannabis establishment or use not permitted in the zoning district in which it is
-H) located, shall not have additions or enlargements made to it in any way other than
-ii to bring such building or structure into compliance with the permitted use(s) of the
zoning district in which it is located.
3. Restoration as a result of damages. A building or structure, devoted to or designed
for a Cannabis establishment or use not permitted in the zoning district in which it
is located. that is damaged or destroyed by any means, and where the cost of the
repairs exceed 50% or more of its replacement value, shall not be restored except
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if such restoration results in a building, structure, or sign devoted to or designed for
a use that conforms to the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
4. Discontinuance of a non-conforming use. In the event that a non-conforming use
5 of a building, structure, premises, sign, or parts thereof, is discontinued for any
6 reason for a period of six months, and such non-conforming use is changed to or
7 replaced by a use conforming to the zoning district in which it is located, such
s building, structure, premises, sign, or parts thereof shall not thereafter be used or
9 occupied by a non-conforming use, even though the building, structure, sign,
10 premises, or parts thereof may have been originally constructed for the prior non
I conforming use.
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I; 5. Vacant non-conforming use. In the event the building, structure, sign, or premises
14 of a non-conforming use have sat vacant for a period of six months or longer, any
15 use brought into said building, structure or premises shall be a use conforming to
16 the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all requirements of
17 the zoning ordinance shall be met before the new permitted use is allowed to
lS operate, including the most current requirements for parking, landscaping, and
19 general zoning and building guidelines as set forth in this and other ordinances.
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21 Secs. 27-153. - 27-159. - RESERVED
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1 SECTIO 2. Roswell City Code Section 10-6 - Possession of Marijuana is hereby struck in its
1 entirety. Section I 0-6 shall be reserved.
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' SECTIO 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent herewith are hereby
6 repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. This repeal shall not be construed to revive any
7 ordinance or part of any ordinance heretofore repealed.
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9 SECTION 4. If any section, paragraph, clause or provisions of this ordinance for any reason shall
10 be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceabi I ity of such section, paragraph,
11 clause or provision shall not affect any other part of this ordinance.
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I� SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective after five (5) days following its publication as
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AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Regular City Council Meeting Item No. 3
Meeting Date: 07/22/2021
COMMITTEE: Special City Council
CONTACT: Mayor Dennis Kintigh CHAIR:
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider approval of Mayor Kintigh's nomination for the Roswell City Council Ward 4 vacancy.
(Roebuck/Best)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Mayor Kintigh
Councilor George Peterson resigned from the Roswell City Council, to be effective July 21, 2021,
as he accepted employment with the City of Roswell.
As per 3-12-1. Vacancy on governing body.
Any vacancy on the governing body of a mayor-council municipality shall be filled by appointment
of a qualified elector by the mayor of the municipality, with the advice and consent of the
governing body. Any qualified elector appointed to fill a vacancy on the governing body shall serve
until the next regular local election, at which time a qualified elector shall be elected to fill the
remaining unexpired term, if any.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
There are no financial costs
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed this document.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
No committee review is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval of Mayor Kintigh's nomination for the Roswell City Council Ward 4 vacancy.
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AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Regular City Council Meeting Item No. 4
Meeting Date: 07/22/2021
COMMITTEE: Special City Council
CONTACT: Joe Neeb CHAIR:
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider ratifying the City Manager's decision of suspending an internal policy for a purchase order
for vehicles for the Roswell Police Department. (Kennard/Coll)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Joe Neeb
In order to address a shortage of police vehicles, the City Manager has directed that a PO issue in
order to purchase 10 vehicles from a dealership in Albuquerque. Pursuant to internal City Policy
FN0004, budget transfers within departments in excess of $250,000.00 must be approved by the
City Council. Deviation from the policy was necessary in this instance to secure these vehicles.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
Purchase of all 10 vehicles will cost in excess of $300,000.00. Full cost details will be provided at
the meeting.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has been consulted with regard to this request.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The July 22, 2021 Special Meeting of the City Council will be the first consideration of this matter
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider ratifying the City Manager's decision of suspending an internal policy for a purchase order
for vehicles for the Roswell Police Department.
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