In addition to the purposes listed in TMC 9-1-103, and elsewhere in each of the base district regulations, the purposes of the industrial hemp use regulations are to:
(a) 
Strengthen the City's economic base, and provide employment opportunities close to home for residents of the City and surrounding communities; and
(b) 
Minimize the impact of industrial hemp businesses on adjacent property uses.
(1283-CS, Added, 10/22/2020)
Hemp cultivation shall be prohibited within all zones of the City of Turlock, whether conducted indoors or outdoors.
(1283-CS, Added, 10/22/2020)
(a) 
Type A industrial hemp businesses may only be permitted in the specified zoning districts with a minor discretionary permit:
(1) 
Heavy commercial/light industrial district (C-H);
(2) 
Business park district (I-BP);
(3) 
General industrial district (I).
(b) 
Type B industrial hemp businesses may only be permitted in the specified zoning districts with a conditional use permit:
(1) 
Heavy commercial/light industrial district (C-H);
(2) 
General industrial district (I).
(1283-CS, Added, 10/22/2020)
Downtown overlay district regulations apply specifically to the downtown area as defined in the Turlock downtown design guidelines and zoning regulations document and Chapter 9-4 TMC. All industrial hemp businesses shall be prohibited in the downtown overlay district.
(1283-CS, Added, 10/22/2020)