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WHEREAS, on April 11, 2016, in accordance with then -existing state law, the City <br />adopted Ordinance 16-1439, enacting location, site, operational requirements, and other <br />standards regarding the location of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Medical <br />Marijuana Dispensaries; and <br />WHEREAS, given the current uncertainty regarding the laws applicable to medical <br />cannabis, and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center dispensing facilities, the City Commission <br />has determined that it is necessary to further review its land development regulations and <br />standards in regard to the location and operation of the same; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is advisable and in the public <br />interest to repeal its land development regulations relating to Medical Marijuana Treatment <br />Centers and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, as set forth in Ordinance 174466 in an effort to <br />conform with current state law; and <br />WHEREAS, the moratorium imposed pursuant to Ordinance 17-1467 expires on <br />February 24, 2018; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission desires for its staff to have additional time to review <br />and make recommendations for the enactment of new land development regulations governing <br />said activities consistent with current state law; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that by re-establishing a moratorium for 90 <br />days on the issuance of business tax receipts or land use approvals for Medical Marijuana <br />Treatment Center dispensing facilities, the City will have the opportunity to research and study <br />various regulatory options; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission finds the adoption of this Ordinance is in the public <br />interest by serving to promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare and otherwise serves <br />a municipal purpose for the City of Casselberry; and <br />WHEREAS, the City has authority in accordance with the Florida Constitution, Chapters <br />163, and 166 of the Florida Statutes, to enact regulations in the interest of the public health, <br />safety, and welfare of its citizens. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br />CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />SECTION I. RECITALS. The above recitals (whereas clauses) are hereby adopted as <br />the legislative and administrative findings of the City Commission. The City Commission finds <br />3 <br />