On September 5, 2023, Council discussed language regarding the use of cannabis in public and gave direction that staff should craft language that allowed use but sought to lessen the exposure of children to the drug. 

The proposed language would allow use of cannabis products on public streets, sidewalks, trails, and parking lots. In addition, it would allow the use in public parks except for the areas noted below. 

The ordinance would restrict cannabis use (by 50 feet) from places where children are present or could be present. This would include swimming facilities, playgrounds, outdoor sports facilities of any kind, park shelters, warming houses, refreshment stands, outdoor entertainment facilities (while in use), or public restrooms. As noted above, it would allow use on park grounds not within the areas noted. 

In addition, this ordinance would ban use or possession on school property.