Mesa may make zoning ordinance changes for marijuana dispensaries in the city – By Maritza Dominguez (Arizona Republic) / Aug 21, 2023
Mesa is considering changing its zoning codes dictating where existing marijuana facilities can relocate. A vote by the City Council is set for Aug. 28.
The city wants existing marijuana facilities to relocate within a “large industrial development” area, and to make it easier will allow them to be within 1,000 feet of another pot facility, as long as they are separated by a highway or six-lane arterial roadway.
Currently, facilities are required to be at least 1 mile apart. The city has always required dispensaries to locate within light and general industrially zoned areas, but with this change it will tighten the restrictions of where cannabis businesses can relocate in the city.
