Fort Wright passed a resolution stating the city's intention to move forward with amending its zoning ordinances to accommodate medical cannabis facilities.
The resolution passed during Wednesday's city council meeting, with five out of six council members voting in favor. Before the vote, Mayor Dave Hatter reminded the council that this resolution is not legally binding and is only a statement of intention.
This vote followed an updated presentation on medical cannabis from Cody Sheets, Associate Planner for the Kenton County Planning and Development Services. The council discussed the information, and Sheets, along with planning services executive director Sharmili Reddy, fielded questions.
According to Sheets, when accounting for buffer zones and current industrial and commercial zones, Fort Wright could house operations from any of the five permit uses—cultivation, processing, production, dispensary and safety compliance.
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