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District confirms pot zoning rules

Those looking to set up a pot shop in the regional district have their work cut out for them.
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Those looking to set up a pot shop in the regional district have their work cut out for them.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George finalized a zoning bylaw Thursday that restricts new medical marijuana production facilities to properties a minimum of 259 hectares (640 acres) or those located in the M5 agricultural industrial zone.

"Ultimately, most proposed sites will likely require to be rezoned to accommodate new facilities," said a staff report from Terry McEachen, RDFFG general manager of development services.

The rules apply to businesses licenced by Health Canada under the federal government's Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulation, which came into effect April 1, but only those outside of the municipal boundary.

The city of Prince George has not yet addressed the matter of medical marijuana production within city limits.

"Administration will be preparing a report for council's consideration on that issue and presenting it in the next month or so," said city spokesperson Michael Kellett.