Title
Ordinance No. 16-35 amending Section 507 (License Fees Enumerated) of Part 5 (License Fees) of Article 1 (General Business License Provisions) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Marijuana Consumption Club license fees
Presenter:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Body
Summary:
A companion ordinance to the Marijuana Consumption Club business licensing ordinance, this ordinance establishes minimal application and license fees for a Marijuana Consumption Club that are similar to other general business license fees.
Previous Council Action:
City Council approved Ordinance 14-90 lowering most general business license fees. A six (6) month moratorium on new Marijuana Consumption Clubs (MCC) was approved by City Council on September 22, 2015 (Ord. 15-76), creating a time period to study the impacts of MCC related land uses and to determine whether additional land use, zoning, or other regulations are necessary.
On March 8, 2016, City Council approved this ordinance on first reading.
Background:
Should the City Council approve MCC licensing, establishment of application and license fees to substantially recover the costs incurred for the licensing activities is required in order to not place that burden on the general taxpayer.
Financial Implications:
Costs associated with the licensing of MCCs are to be substantially recovered through this fees ordinance.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
Related topics were considered by the City Council at the work session on February 22, 2016. A City Council town hall meeting also took place for public input on February 23, 2016.
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve the ordinance
Summary of Ordinance Language
Enacting application and license fees for Marijuana Consumption Club business licenses.