Cannabis cafes: Yes or no? Anchorage debates

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The Anchorage Assembly is considering on-site consumption of marijuana, places where people can buy pot and use it on the premises. Two work sessions are planned and then a public hearing.

The Anchorage Assembly has provided the following information to assist the public’s participation in the decision making process:

Assembly Memorandum (AM 344-2019) regarding amending the Title 21 Land Use ordinance.

Assembly Ordinance (AO No. 2019-67) amending the Title 21 Land Use ordinance.

Assembly Memorandum (AM 343-2019) regarding making technical corrections to Municipal Code regarding marijuana.

Assembly Ordinance (AO No. 2019-66) amending making technical corrections to Municipal Code regarding marijuana.

“Municipal Marijuana Establishment Map Basics.”

Municipal web page on marijuana licensing.

ASSEMBLY WORK SESSIONS AND MEETINGS

1) Assembly Work session on the two On-Site Ordinances:

(Public participation will not happen at all of these meetings.)

  • Friday, May 10, 2 to 3 p.m., City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, 1st Floor Conference Room
  • Friday, May 17, 2 to 3 p.m., City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, 1st Floor Conference Room

2) Presentation  to the Federation of Community Councils about the On-Site Ordinances:

  • Wednesday, May 15, 6 to 8 p.m., 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, 1st Floor Conference Room

3) Public Hearing before the Assembly:

  • Tuesday, May 21, 5 to 11 p.m., Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Assembly Chambers