Local municipalities in New Jersey retain local control in response to a state law that legalizes marijuana businesses throughout the state.
Marsha A. Stoltz reports for NorthJersey.com that the borough of Oakland, in New Jersey, has approved a new marijuana ordinance that allows non-retail marijuana businesses to locate in industrial areas. The borough council approved three separate ordinances to clear the way for cultivation, manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, and delivery businesses. Retail is the only kind of business left out.
"Ordinance 863 defines the zones. Ordinance 872 sets out licensing regulations. Ordinance 873 establishes procedures for the 2% transfer taxes on those businesses," according to Stoltz.
The ordinances are one example of a response to a law signed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in February that legalized all forms of commercial marijuana business. "All New Jersey municipalities were required to reinstate cannabis bans nullified" by the law, according to Stoltz. "Any municipality which did not reinstate bans could not do so for five years after the Aug. 21 deadline."
A separate article by Stoltz, published ahead of the council vote, provides additional context on Oakland's new ordinances.
FULL STORY: Oakland approves ordinances allowing non-retail cannabis businesses
California Makes Planning History, Resets the Housing Status Quo
The California Legislature this week approved a historic package of bills, including a bill that allows affordable housing on commercially zoned properties and another that removes parking requirements near transit.
Residential Zoning Changes Make Room for Chickens
Yes in my backyard—for chickens.
Vermont Next State in Line to End Single-Family Zoning, Ease Parking Requirements
Both houses in the Vermont Legislature have approved legislation to preempt local land use regulations by rescinding single-family zoning and easing parking requirements throughout the state.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
Test News Post 1
This is a summary
Test News Headline 46
Test for the image on the front page.
Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service