Clark County is proposing to allow marijuana growing and processing on five acres on rural land zoned AG-20 (agricultural) and FR-40 (forestry 40). There are many rural homes located on or near parcels with this zoning. Clark County staff proposed to allow marijuana retail sales in zones CR-2 (rural centers) and the Planning Commission recommended against. However, the County Council may accept or reject the Planning Commission proposal to remove CR-2 zoning for marijuana retail sales. There is the possibility that marijuana retail sales may occur in Brush Prairie, Hockinson, Amboy, Farger Lake, and other rural CR-2 zone areas. Clark County is also proposing to allow marijuana growing and processing in business parks (zone BP) and reduce the distance of marijuana facilities from churches, child care centers, and other places where children and youth are present. Clark County proposes to allow marijuana retail sales until 11 p.m. and more marijuana advertising signs, including billboards.
If you are opposed to marijuana becoming more available in rural Clark County with the probability of greater exposure to our children and youth, then please send an email expressing your opinions to the Clark County Council before 5 p.m. June 28 to be effective for the Clark County Council hearing on July 2 when the final decision on this marijuana proposal shall be made. Many emails or letters could change the council members’ ideas and prohibit marijuana expansion in north Clark County. If you do not wish Clark County to nullify our 2012 votes against marijuana with this proposal, then please Emailor write and attend the Clark County Council Hearing on July 2 to show your stance on the marijuana expansion issue. Please voice your concerns in writing and orally.
