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Cannabis Planning Survey
The City is considering potential regulations and taxation for Cannabis businesses within the City. How do you
think Cannabis businesses should be regulated?
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think Cannabis businesses should be regulated?
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What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
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In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 7 November 20, 2017, 3:44 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
I am mostly concerned with underage usage and stores being placed near shopping areas that encourage and
normalize teen use.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
I realize this is a lucrative business opportunity. I also believe that the amount of current smoke shops has
ruined our malls and encouraged vaping among teens. Adding marijuana stores will also encourage regular
use. I don't believe a brick and mortar marijuana store is necessary unless it is near medical facilities.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
High level of taxation. I believe that statistically that cost is the only way to decrease cigarette use. Why would it
be different for pot?
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Never downtown...stop and get some pot or an ice cream...hmmmm. How about over by a medical supply store
or near liquor stores. Never close to schools.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 3 November 20, 2017, 10:42 AM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Please please do not allow dispenseries. It cannot be regulated now and by allowing them you will creating an
completely trashy environment of our amazing city.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
This is a HUGE concern. It is absurd that our city would entertain allowing and inviting cannabis businesses
into our community. Don’t we have a large enough drug problem currently??? We live across the street (in SLO)
from meth dealers now and fear for our children’s safety every day as it is.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
The tax should be so high and unaffordable that it will deter these businesses from settling up shop and ruining
our town!
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Do you walk down Higuera now?!?!? It is peppered with young stoned panhandlers with their pit bulls. Let’s
pack all of them in by allowing these businesses. They will drive the families away from downtown.
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rick bertram outside Neighborhoods November 19, 2017, 1:56 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Influx of homeless people, increased begging, decrease in family atmosphere within the city, increase in crime
and a steady decline in morals and values. I realize there are some benefits to seriously ill people concerning
pot. The problem is the majority of users and card holders are not ill, they are stoners. I am sad to see that the
city is putting the idea of quick cash ahead of its citizens. Why don't you contact some communities in Denver
and see how it's working for them? I've seen there results on some news channels and it is not positive. Next it
will be Oxycodine dispensers next to Coke machines.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
If you are going to go ahead with your plan, I guess so. First of all take down the damn billboards along the
freeway. Great advertisement for all the pot heads looking for a new home. I would say at the most 2
businesses. As for is it a concern, you bet it is. Do I really have to explain my reasons. Just having this
discussion is proof of that already happening. My vote is just say no. Let them go to Santa Maria if they want
it. It's already a dump and that is where SLO will head.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
I think you are fooling yourselves if you think it is going to solve the illegal trade. So I'd say high because there
are going to be a lot of costs associated with what is going to happen to SLO and none are good.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Out of site
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 7 November 19, 2017, 1:35 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
With San Luis Obispo being a college town, it is difficult enough to regulate and enforce illegal alcohol abuse,
without the added burdens of trying to regulate and enforce illegal marijuana abuse.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
I can't think of anything worse for tourism than to have dispensaries or smoke shops littered throughout
downtown. Whether it's out on the outskirts of town or mixed in throughout the core of town, is that the new face
of SLO....I can see the memes now...a play on the name "SLOtown", or a play on our other claim to fame the
"happiest town in the U.S.". Keep them out!
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Just don't issue licenses. There isn't a tax high enough!
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
For the above reasons: keep them out of San Luis Obispo, and the entire county if possible!
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods November 18, 2017, 8:24 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
It’s important to me that pot should not be smoked in public. If we don’t have adequate policing to ensure this,
pot suppliers should have to pay costs for additional policing. Also, pot now is so much more potent than pot a
few decades ago, have the long-term implications of health effects — especially on developing brains — been
studied? Our youth should be properly educated on effects of pot. They are currently not receiving adequate
and complete information.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
I’m very concerned on increased criminal activity due to pot businesses. In my opinion, the more businesses,
the more customers, the more criminal activity.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
High!
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
No canabis businesses should be downtown. Beyond that, they should be in business or manufacturing
districts, not residential.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 7 November 18, 2017, 3:21 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
To easy for my under age children to acquire. Parenting is hard enough without having this temptation readily
available to them
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
No I do not want them in my Town at all
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
As high as possible
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
No stores downtown at all.
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Lisa Guy outside Neighborhoods November 17, 2017, 11:55 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
I truly wish the City of San Luis Obispo would take a close look at what has happened to the state of Colorado
with the legalization and normalization of marijuana. With the establishment of brick and mortar dispensaries,
our quaint, relatively safe little town on the Central Coast is going to be changed forever.
Our youth look to their parents and the adults in their lives to be guiding forces. The current acceptance and
glorification of marijuana has had a tremendous impact on our kids and for many, will prevent the attainment of
their full potential in life. Kids are educated on the negative effects of cigarettes and alcohol, but no one is telling
them that using marijuana before their brains are fully developed will change them forever.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
There is absolutely no doubt that a proliferation of marijuana businesses is a huge concern for our community.
Homelessness (already a significant problem in SLO) and crime will skyrocket. Not sure why this is not being
given more consideration???
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Not sure you can have a high enough level of taxation for the cost recovery. Please don't make this tremendous
mistake.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Absolutely NO reason to have cannabis related businesses in our town. The mobile dispensaries are working
just fine. The City's idea to have attractive store fronts with dark wood and dim lighting will only serve to entice
our young people to secure fake ID's or wait anxiously until their 21st birthdays when they'll be allowed to enter
and partake. Note that the human brain continues to develop until age 25-30, so no one should be using
marijuana at age 21.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 8 November 16, 2017, 6:09 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Dangerous to youth and children, drugged driving, druggie people hanging about. Loss of what our community
is. Our city getting problems of Denver and other cities that unwisely approved of this.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
As long as there is no retail businesses available. Keep the delivery services and their tacky billboard signs,
but no walk in retail.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Just keep it out of the city all together. Don't let $$$ motivate you to accept this trash.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Keep that trash out of SLO. We don't want the sticky smell or the drugged people hanging around.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 9 November 9, 2017, 3:34 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
By allowing dispensaries—as evidenced in current legal states, you will be contributing to the following:
—exposure to our children
—danger from increased crime
—costs of increased crime
—increased drugged driving to/from dispensaries
—public intoxication
—violating Federal Law
—inflated property values that lock out locals
—attraction of drug cartel
—increased issues with ER visits due to cannabis induced psychosis, anxiety and paranoia
—increased costs to our City—compliance, regulation, taxing, societal harms, law enforcement
—issues with regulating a cash business
—increased strain on our law enforcement
—influence of weapons often used to protect dispensaries
—stench from smoke (impossible to control public smoking)
—adverse affect on our tourism
—adverse affect on our family friendly downtown
—increase of homeless population
—increase of mental illness
—increase of physical illnesses
—increase of teen usage
—increase of overall usage
---increases addiction
**black market exists regardless of the level of taxation--any costs are undercut by black market.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Proliferation is a huge concern. Increased exposure to youth is directly related to increased usage by youth--
which we know from robust studies that are properly controlled, contributes to addition and mental illness from
today's levels of THC laden weed. The studies show that the lower the perception of harm, the greater usage by
youth. Having dispensaries--particularly a number of them--will denigrate our wonderful family friendly
community and cause irreparable harm to our children, education system, legal system and overall well-being.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Don't allow these businesses, period.
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In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Again, do not allow these businesses. Why are we promoting drugs? We were so amazing here in SLO by
eliminating tobacco from our mainstream. Inviting a new smoke product to take its place is ludicrous.
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john seidel inside Neighborhood 12 October 26, 2017, 5:16 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Over regulation of this industry will increase the costs to the consumer and create new un-needed gov.
bureaucracy. I would look at Iceland's model where cannabis is being sold through state liquor stores. That's
where I believe it should be sold in California. The majority of crime and criminal risk is the lack of a banking
system for this industry. Criminality in this industry occurs when regulations, absolute limits, fees, taxes and
illegality of a it; make a black market profitable. The black market loses the city revenue and allows international
cartels to enter the market. If the city can do anything to help this industry form a coop banking system they
should do so.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
I lived in a small town in Western Colorado when that community went through this process. They let the state
regulations cover the licensing and qualifications. Locations were limited by 1000 feet from schools to fit within
federal laws. I believe there were 13 applicants in the initial offering for a small town of about 5000 people.
About 11 were permitted. I think they are now down to four or five. The market and regulations limited the
proliferation of these dispensaries. I would allow manufacturing, growing, testing and all associated businesses
in appropriately zoned areas. Don't make the industry grow it someplace else. I would allow it to be grown
outside. Its a perfect climate here. Some object to the odor. It's a flower!!!
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
I would try to keep the costs of administering this industry down as low as possible. Do not create a new
agency, division, commission. Its not needed. This is just another product being sold commercially. I think it
should be licensed, with qualifications similar to liquor store license. Licensing fees should cover administrative
costs. I think it should be taxed. Tax rates need to allow the growers and dispensaries to cover their costs and
make a reasonable profit. Remember none of their cost are deductible. I believe Colorado just reduced their
rates. Somewhere between 10-15% seems to work. I would encourage you to dedicate at least some of the
money collected to targeted programs such as homeless issues, drug education programs, mental health
programs. the taxes raised by some municipalities has been very helpful in addressing community programs
that budgets don't cover. You do not need another law enforcement agency, let the state handle that. Over time
with a fair market, prices will come down and both the city and the community will benefit . this industry is labor
intensive with employees needed, in growing, tending, trimming, packaging and selling.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
This age old fear of this product and its effects continues to direct regulations and philosophy. Looking at both
Colorado and Oregon these facilities would rather located in strip mall or low volume commercial centers
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because they need short term parking for their clients to drive up, go in buy their meds and leave, 10-15
minutes. They should be permitted in all of the commercial centers. Downtown I don't believe would be a
desired location. Not enough parking. You have to show your ID to enter and show that your over 21. They
don't need to advertise. Low profile signs are fine with this industry. Clients find these dispensaries on line at
Weedmaps.com
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J F inside Neighborhood 9 October 25, 2017, 7:22 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Safety, potential revenue uses, fairness to the industry, and some legitimate public education may be useful.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
I don't agree with the City regulating the floor area or number of cannabis businesses, any more than it
regulates those characteristics of any other business. Market demand will dictate these things. Its not like SLO
is a cheap place to pick up retail or commercial space.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
The City should consider what other municipalities have done and be within the average. It is a strong source of
revenue and the public should have a say in how it is used.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Cannabis related business shouldn't be regulated any more than any other type of business within the City.
They should be required to follow all signage and exterior design regulations as any other business.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 7 October 25, 2017, 11:43 AM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Sales to minors.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Don't be too strict, until you start to regulate the number of bars in SLO.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Low - medium, or you will encourage black market sales.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Arterial streets OK.
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Sharon Whitney inside Neighborhood 2 October 24, 2017, 8:44 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Unregulated cannabis growth, sales and use in the City would be a detriment to the health and safety of the
City's residents and visitors, creating an environment of "anything goes." I believe in the "broken windows"
theory of residential health and safety; unchecked situations create an environment of degrading quality of life.
We were first in the nation to ban smoking; that was a smart move. Unregulated cannabis in the City would be
wrong-minded reversal of that kind of positive concern for community health and safety.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes, proliferation is a major concern. It's like the proliferation of bars. It creates a certain culture of "anything
goes." See above for what I mean.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
High taxation is probably preferable, although that might just invite a black market sales. Not sure what the right
level of taxation should be to minimize the ill-effects of this legalization situation.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Businesses should not be downtown. Put them out of the way of residential and downtown areas.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 7 October 24, 2017, 1:10 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
My only concern is that efforts are made to reduce availability of cannabis to under-age customers.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Proliferation is not a concern since this will be effectively controlled by normal business dynamics.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Taxation should be consistent with other legal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
No unusual restriction over and above what would be applied to a liquor store.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 2 October 24, 2017, 1:06 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
location and number of businesses. Also, cost of enforcement of regulations. Tax revenue.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
yes and yes.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
high
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
*sight. Better if it's not downtown, similar to liquor stores.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 11 October 23, 2017, 10:28 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Areas of San Luis Obispo where dispensaries, cultivations, or manufacturing facilities can be permitted.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes. The city should limit the number of permits for cannabis businesses. This is how other cities do it.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
high.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
All cannabis related businesses need to be located away from major arterial streets, 300 feet from residential
neighborhoods, and 300 feet from schools or community activity buildings where children would be present.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 11 October 23, 2017, 8:42 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
I think that overall, this will bring down the quality of life in San Luis Obispo. Cannabis is still a drug-- and there
will be issues with impaired driving, use near schools and playgrounds, and overall decline in areas where
cannabis is sold. Please don't throw away the fine lifestyle we have here for easy money.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Where-- though? Please not near my house. I don't want these businesses in my neighborhood. They will
attract people who loiter.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
If you have to do it at all, tax the HELL out of it.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
OUT OF SLO. Don't do this to our town, please.
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Justin Bradshaw inside Neighborhood 1 October 23, 2017, 5:12 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
I'm concerned that SLO residents will be locked out of the market by overly restrictive policies on local cannabis
sales and cultivation. This plant is here to stay and should be treated like alcohol... not shunned and pushed out
of town. SLO residents have every right to be able to buy their cannabis locally and legally.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
If regulations governing location and taxation are addressed properly, there is no need to put a cap on the
number of businesses. Let supply and demand dictate the number of businesses. They're likely to be
concentrated in areas of lower density and taxes, anyway.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
medium taxation would be smart. the state already has high taxes and the county is likely to impose more. If
you tax it too high and impose too many fees you're effectively keeping it out as if you'd established a limit of 0.
Please consider it on par with (and less dangerous than) alcohol.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Some retail should be allowed. The signage regulations should be similar to alcohol and other businesses
nearby.
Please remember that when you have a relatively harmless plant like cannabis readily available to the public,
you tend to have less usage of the more dangerous drugs... because people who seek it can avoid the
dangerous and unregulated black market which has the truly dangerous drugs. Focus on THAT market, please.
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods October 23, 2017, 6:30 AM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
None.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
We've got a bunch of bars downtown because a bunch of people go to bars. We've got a lot of restaurants
because people often eat out. If there's a proliferation of marijuana related businesses it's because a lot of
people are using marijuana. Free market and what not...I'm down to let the market regulate itself.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
There's a ton of money in pot. Tax 'em high.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
If we're trying to build a bike able/walkable city and people are interested in using marijuana, don't put a sought-
after business on the outskirts that would require a vehicle. It's okay to have a dispensary downtown and on
arterial streets.
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods October 21, 2017, 8:13 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Further normalization of smoking/drug use via the visibility of these businesses and their advertising efforts,
changes to the nature of our downtown by cannabis businesses and users, public safety concerns (as
expressed by SLOPD) with both users and given the cash-based nature of these businesses.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes, proliferation is a concern. City staff's presentation suggests limiting the number of retail licenses to 2-3
citywide. This seems an appropriate number.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
The level of taxation should be roughly equivalent to the cost of services. Taxation should not be used as a tool
by the City to encourage or discourage certain types of businesses.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Personally, I would prefer that no licenses be issued for the downtown area. Given the proposed limitations on
number size and nature of these businesses, I don't think it's entirely necessary that they be completely out-of-
sight assuming their storefronts and signage are appropriately tasteful and discreet.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 8 October 21, 2017, 6:31 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
too much regulation. please don't go the route of the county. regulate like beer and tobacco.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
too much regulation. please don't go the route of the county. regulate like beer and tobacco.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
too much regulation. please don't go the route of the county. regulate like beer and tobacco.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
too much regulation. please don't go the route of the county. regulate like beer and tobacco.
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods October 21, 2017, 7:59 AM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
The shops attracting a criminal element, driving while intoxicated, the smell and second hand smoke, the
influence on younger people and students populations
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes it is. I hope it is very limited or not allowed at all within city limits.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Very High
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
I do not want them in sight or downtown. I am especially concerned with people smoking in the public spaces
when cigarettes are not allowed, neither should marijuana be.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 6 October 21, 2017, 7:00 AM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
No response
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
No, it is no larger of a concern than a bar use. It should be given the same use rights as liquor stores and
bars/pubs.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Medium, it should use CO as a case study. These questions are too jargon filled for the layperson.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
Downtown, yes, or in industrial reuse areas, like bang the drum brewery. If it is out of site, it will be shunned and
considered blight, if it is tastefully intermixed, it will be accepted as just another alternative retail. Times are
changing and resistance will only cause the City a loss in revenue.
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods October 20, 2017, 11:34 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
The marketing of use, and the use of tax revenue.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Proliferation is not any more of a concern for me than liquor stores are.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Medium, as you don't want tax burdens to be passed to users who in particular need cannabis for medicinal
purposes.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
They should be treated with the same location legislation that liquor stores abide to.
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Sarah Montes-Reinhart outside Neighborhoods October 20, 2017, 6:41 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Making sure the city will receive tax revenues that will outweigh the cost of legislating cannabis sales.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes. Also location matters. Please consider proximity to schools.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
High.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
All ok as long as it's regulated effectively.
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Name not shown inside Neighborhood 6 October 20, 2017, 4:22 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Maximize taxes. enforce existing land use regs and sign regs. accept that smart, responsible adults want to
smoke pot and look for the innovation and opportunity and stop being scared. when i was a little kid (age 3?
4?) I got my hands on a box of "chocolate" Ex Lax. Ew. and poor mom. However she did not call for its
removal from store shelves.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
no. we have a general plan. stand by it.
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
high
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
its fine downtown.
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Name not shown outside Neighborhoods October 17, 2017, 10:48 PM
What are the top issues of concern related to cannabis use and sales that the City may be able to
address through its regulations?
Look at all the crime associated with canabis storefronts. Many robberies and shootings. Don't bring this to
SLO.
The City is looking at limitations on the total number of cannabis businesses and total floor area
dedicated to these uses. Does this seem like an effective way to address the potential proliferation of
cannabis businesses in the City? Is proliferation of marijuana related businesses a concern?
Yes. Don't allow any!
The City is considering establishing administrative and license fees for cannabis related businesses to
ensure that the costs of regulations are covered. What level of taxation should the City pursue in
addition to its efforts to pursue cost recovery (low, medium, or high)?
Very high. The costs to the city will be excessive.
In general, should cannabis related businesses be located completely out of site (e.g. on local streets
in services and manufacturing areas)? Or, is it okay for some businesses, such as retail stores, to be
located along arterial streets? What about downtown?
The downtown is already full of homeless. Adding this will not help the bad image downtown already has.
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