Title
Resolution directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on proposed text amendments to Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois, Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of unincorporated adult-use cannabis businesses.
Staff Summary
* Effective January 1, 2020, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act allows for the establishment of adult-use cannabis businesses and the sale and consumption of adult-use cannabis products within the State. The Act authorizes local governments (including counties) to enact "reasonable zoning regulations" to mitigate impacts from adult-use cannabis businesses.
* In advance of the County's February 10, 2021 moratorium expiration, staff has prepared draft zoning amendments to the Lake County Code which are based on the Adult-Use Cannabis Task Force's model regulations and additional research on best practices conducted during the County's moratorium. The attached amendments would allow adult-use cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area subject to restrictions.
* A resolution has been prepared for County Board action directing the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board adopted the Unified Development Ordinance of Lake County, Illinois on April 11, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board incorporated the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance into the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances as Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances on February 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Code requires periodic review to maintain relevancy and address changing conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act has allowed for the establishment of adult-use cannabis businesses in Illinois and permits the production, sale and consumption of adult-use cannabis products within the State since January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes local governments ...
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