Public hearing on cannabis moratorium

Notice of intent to adopt an interim zoning ordinance instituting an emergency moratorium on cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area of Carver County. 

Tuesday July 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Carver County Board Room, Carver County Government Center.
602 East 4th St. Chaska, MN 55318.

The Carver County Board of Commissioners, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, will hold a public hearing to consider ordaining and adopting an interim zoning ordinance, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 394.34 and § 342.13, instituting an emergency moratorium through January 1, 2025, on cannabis businesses.

This consideration and discussion will take place in the County Board Room at the Carver County Government Center, Chaska, Minnesota at 602 East 4^th Street, Chaska, MN 55318.

View public hearing notice

Considerations

Carver County is in the process of researching and studying legislation relating to cannabis businesses and their impact on the comprehensive plan, planning and zoning, and other official controls allowed by local units of government by the legislation. The County will need additional time to undertake a process to amend or adopt official controls relating to cannabis businesses in order to consider reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner of the operation of cannabis businesses in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Additional information may also be obtained by contacting Carver County Land Management Department.

View draft ordinance 

County Cannabis Interim Ordinance No. 107-2024

Provide comments 

All persons interested are invited to attend the hearing and be heard on this matter. Written comments must be submitted to Carver County Land Management Department by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024, to receive full consideration by the Carver County Board of Commissioners. Comments related to the request may be emailed: landmanagement@carvercountymn.gov or submitted by mail to:

Land Management Department
Carver County Government Center
600 East 4th St
Chaska, MN  55318-2102

Contact

Jason Mielke
(952) 361-1820
Land Management Department Manager