Paso Robles Daily News reported that paso Robles City Council advances cannabis delivery ordinance., The Paso Robles City Council met Tuesday night and advanced ordinances regulating drinking water use on nonfunctional turf and locally based cannabis delivery businesses, authorized documents for refinancing Nacimiento Water Project debt, and delayed the sale of Pioneer Park, among other….

The prohibition will begin Jan. 1 for government and public agency properties, followed by commercial, industrial, and institutional properties in 2028 and homeowners association common areas and similar properties in 2029, according to the staff report. The law exempts cemeteries. Drinking water use on decorative grass. The ordinance would bring the city into compliance with Assembly Bill 1572, a state law targeting “nonfunctional turf,” or grass used primarily for appearance rather than recreation or another practical purpose.

Property owners may continue using drinking water to maintain trees and other permanent plants or address immediate health and safety needs.

State officials may impose fines for violations. City staff will return to the council in October with findings and recommendations concerning city-owned properties. Cannabis delivery businesses. The council also removed the city’s three-business limit. Businesses may apply to operate in the Riverside Corridor and Commercial/Light Industrial zoning districts, but they must obtain a conditional use permit and a new cannabis regulatory permit. Businesses must remain at least 600….

The city will continue to prohibit storefront sales and other commercial cannabis activities. Businesses must renew their regulatory permits annually. The permits will allow the city to conduct inspections, background checks, compliance reviews, and financial audits. Reports differed on the location.

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The council selected staff’s recommended hybrid administration model. City employees will manage applications and permits, while a consultant will conduct specialized reviews.

Staff will return with proposed fees, including $5,500 for an initial application, $4,600 for an annual renewal, and $11,000 for a financial audit every three years. Nacimiento Water Project debt refinancing. The authority will proceed only if the refinancing meets its required savings threshold.

The council also authorized the release of city financial information to prospective investors and future financial disclosures to bondholders.

The city previously negotiated with the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, which proposed affordable housing on the property. The parties did not reach an agreement on a sale price or other terms. An appraisal later valued the property at $1.69 million.

The Pioneer Museum Foundation and Paso Robles Event Center have separately expressed interest in acquiring the property.

As part of the motion, the council received and filed the staff report. The city’s separate Parks Master Plan process will proceed, and staff may bring vetted property proposals to the council while that process remains underway.

The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Kris Beal voting no. Click here to view the full agenda with linked staff reports. Watch the full meeting streamed on YouTube below:.

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