All marijuana cultivation as authorized by Section 17.200.022(C)(2) of this code and by
Health and Safety Code Section 11362.1 shall be conducted indoors only and is subject to the restrictions set forth in
Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2, all other state regulations, and the following city regulations, which incorporate the definitions contained in Section
17.200.022(B):
A. Marijuana
cultivation is permitted only by those who have applied for and obtained
a cultivation permit from the city and paid any applicable fees. A
permit is necessary for each residential unit where marijuana cultivation
will occur. The city may conduct inspections of all interior and exterior
areas of a property or unit that has been issued a cultivation permit.
B. Marijuana
cultivation is permitted only within fully enclosed and secure structures
inaccessible to minors on residential property. A fully enclosed and
secure structure used for the cultivation of marijuana that is separate
from the main residence must maintain a minimum ten-foot setback from
any property line or the minimum setback required under any other
applicable provision of Title 17 if such setbacks exceed ten feet,
and the area surrounding the structure must be enclosed by a solid
fence at least six feet in height.
C. Marijuana
cultivation may not occur in both a detached structure and inside
a residence on the same parcel. Only one cultivation area is allowed
per parcel.
D. Marijuana
cultivation areas in a structure shall not be accessible to persons
under eighteen years of age. Cultivation areas shall be secured by
lock and key or other security device which prevents unauthorized
entry.
E. Indoor
cultivation of marijuana shall not exceed twenty-five square feet.
F. Marijuana
cultivation lighting shall not exceed one thousand two hundred watts
and shall be shielded to confine light and glare to the interior of
the allowable structure. All lighting use in the cultivation of marijuana
shall comply with the California Building, Electrical and Fire Codes
as adopted by the city.
G. The
use of gas products (CO2, butane, etc.) or generators for marijuana
cultivation or processing is prohibited.
H. From
a public right-of-way, there shall be no exterior evidence of marijuana
cultivation.
I. The
residence shall be occupied and is required to maintain a functioning
kitchen, bathroom(s) and bedrooms that are to be used only for their
intended purposes. These rooms shall not be used for marijuana cultivation.
J. Any
marijuana cultivation area located within a residence shall not create
a humidity or mold problem in violation of any applicable building,
health and safety code.
K. Any
structure used for the cultivation of medical marijuana must have
proper ventilation to prevent mold damage and to prevent marijuana
plant odors or particles from becoming a public nuisance to surrounding
properties or the public. A public nuisance may be deemed to exist
if the cultivation produces odors which are disturbing to people of
normal sensitivity residing or present on adjacent or nearby property
or areas open to the public.
L. The
marijuana cultivation area shall not adversely affect the health or
safety of the nearby residents by creating dust, glare, heat, noise,
smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts, and shall not be hazardous
due to use or storage of materials, processes, products or wastes.
M. Use,
storage, or discharge into city wastewater facilities of any hazardous
chemicals in the cultivation of marijuana is strictly prohibited.
"Hazardous chemicals" shall include, but is not limited to, any chemical
or substance that is prohibited by the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency or the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
N. Water
usage for cultivation of marijuana under this chapter shall not exceed
any limitations imposed by federal, state, or local water restrictions.
O. The
marijuana grower shall pay any applicable city taxes relating to marijuana.
(Ord. 2547 § 2, 2017)