Articles tagged with "zoning"

When the adult use of marijuana becomes legal in Illinois, Chicago’s mayor wants its sale banned in the central business district, near schools and in residential areas.

Leafly news editor Bruce Barcott joins the show to talk about the myths surrounding cannabis dispensaries, and why legalization advocates still have work to do setting the record straight.

The comments shocked both opponents and supporters of the proposed dispensary in a high-end shopping district.

Writing local rules in the cannabis-friendly city has taken a contentious turn as critics try to restrict where products can be sold.

As California creeps closer to legalization, a commercial land grab has led to soaring lease and sale prices.

Residents are looking for answers as Maryland finally readies to begin serving patients through 102 planned dispensaries.

Michigan will be one of the select US states with cannabis on the ballot next month, as two separate proposals make their way to voters on Nov. 7.

Detroit voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on the region’s cannabis industry on Nov. 7, when newly proposed regulations appear on the local ballot.

How tough is it for cities to craft workable dispensary rules? Consider the conundrum in San Jose, California.

The map is a gob-smacking testament to the power of zoning. Or rather, the power of city officials to use zoning as a way to keep dispensaries from operating.