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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.ora
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
Present were Commissioners Alan Unger, Tammy Baney and Anthony DeBone.
Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy
County Administrator; Dave Doyle, County Counsel; Nick Lelack and Matt
Martin, Community Development; and approximately sixty other citizens,
including representatives of the media.
Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Marijuana Advisory Committee Report.
Chair Unger stated that the Board usually has work sessions in a smaller room,
but are meeting here due to wide public interest. There is only one item on the
agenda. Today's discussion is only between staff and the Board, but public
testimony will be taken next Monday at the public hearing.
Nick Lelack stated that he will start the presentation, but he and Matt Martin are
available to take Commissioners' questions during this time. (He conducted a
PowerPoint presentation and referred to matrices developed to help clarify the
various issues. This information is attached for reference.)
The purpose is a high-level overview of the work of the MAC, and to prepare
the Board for the public hearing and eventual decisions.
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He reminded all that this has nothing to do with Measure 91. Regardless of
what the Board does, it does not affect Ballot Measure 91. It is the law of the
land. The idea is to get everyone on the same page and at the same level of
understanding.
There were a number of laws passed in the 1990's relating to marijuana. In
1998, voters approved Ballot Measure 67 relating to marijuana for medical use.
This was amended over time through actions of voters and the legislature.
New 2013 legislation addressed medical marijuana to allow permitting under
certain standards. In 2014, Ballot Measure 91was passed by a narrow margin in
Deschutes County, at 51.8%. The 2015 legislature then adopted House Bill
3400, which was meant to clarify issues relating to medical and recreational
marijuana, commercial aspects and opt out opportunities. He referred to a
website for a full listing of legislative actions on this issue:
httio://oreoncounties.or2/news/Dublicationsimariivana/
House Bill 3400 was adopted in 2015, and the Board then conducted public
hearings to gauge public interest in regulations. Last September, they held
work sessions to discuss possible draft regulations for the Planning Commission
to consider. They did not take opt out off the table, as it relates to reasonable
time, place and manner.
The Planning Commission conducted hearings, and then the Board did the
same. They adopted an opt out ordinance on December 21 to enable them to
take some time to review impacts and other issues, especially since the Farm
Bureau had indicated concerns about right to farm laws being threatened.
The Planning Commission had suggested forming a citizen committee, which
the Board did. The Marijuana Advisory Committee (MAC) met seven times
and covered as much information as it could.
Any ordinance prohibiting or opting out in unincorporated Deschutes County
does not apply to areas within the incorporated cities. The cities control what
happens within their boundaries.
The MAC consisted of thirteen members with a wide range of interests and
opinions. They addressed retail and dispensaries, but not growing or
processing. They worked towards developing reasonable time, place and
manner recommendations to help mitigate both recreational and medical
marijuana impacts.
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Mr. Lelack thanked the committee for its hard work. Chair Unger also thanked
them, for putting in 26 hours of their own time, and working together to gain
consensus on some of the issues. He also noted that Mary Orton, the facilitator,
did a good job. In addition, Matt Martin and Nick Lelack took this difficult
process very seriously, spending a lot of time on a multitude of details.
Mr. Lelack explained that the MAC met seven times totaling 26 hours. They
looked for consensus and not a direct yes or no vote. All tried to understand
each other. He heard comments from those not on the committee that the
committee membership was not balanced. They did not start out with a litmus
test for this. The MAC included people from inside and outside the industry,
rural residents and others. People also might have changed their mind on some
issues during this time. They submitted position statements. The point was to
balance recommendations.
Regulatory standards applicable to both medical and recreational uses were
addressed. They started with the Planning Commission's recommendations,
since that group also had numerous hearings and meetings on this issue. The
record now also includes recommendations instituted by Clackamas, Jackson
and Lane counties. They are all unique, as is Deschutes County, but this
information helps to provide a frame of reference.
The MAC analyzed use categories. Mr. Lelack referred to matrices based on
use, businesses and zones. The matrices include recommendations from the
MAC and the Planning Commission. Some of this has changed over time.
At the time this was developed, Jackson County had not completed all of its
work, but it has since been adopted. Also included is OLCC and Oregon Health
Authority applicability. All of this helped to inform the MAC.
At this time, Mr. Lelack referred to the MAC recommendations regarding
wholesale. The consensus was for office use only with no on-site storage of
product. Zoning applies regarding whether permitted outright, conditional use
or not allowed. Non -consensus issues were home occupation uses and random
annual inspections.
The consensus on retail was on office use and waste receptacles; separation of
1,000 feet from schools, youth centers, similar retail outlets, etc. This would be
measured from the lot line of the school or similar affected property. There
would be no walk-up or window service from a retail or dispensary outlet.
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No one under the age of 18 would be allowed for medical dispensaries, and no
one under age 21 for retail. There would be no co -location with a smoking or
social club. The MAC agreed with the Planning Commission regarding zoning;
it would be the same as wholesale.
Chair Unger asked if the age 18 for medical is part of State law. Mr. Lelack
said that a minor is considered under the age of 18 for this, per the State. A
minor is defined as under the age of 21 for recreational use.
Mr. Lelack stated that there was non -consensus on some issues, such as adding
churches to the 1,000 foot rule; and how to measure, whether to the subject
property lot line or the premises. Matt Martin noted that a nuance with OLCC
is that the County cannot adopt a distance greater than 1,000 feet, and it could
be less. The County can define this as lot line to lot line unless this distance is
greater than 1,000 feet.
Mr. Lelack said there was no agreement on having retail outlets located near
playgrounds and buildings such as libraries or a building available for rental,
such as a grange hall.
Regarding odor control from retailers and dispensaries, there was no agreement
on hours of operation. The MAC came up with seven different
recommendations on this.
There was no agreement on grandfathering in existing retailers. There is only
one approved location now, in the Spring River area. The Planning
Commission recommended but the MAC did not reach consensus on
conditional use requirements going forward. There was no consensus on
having public patios outside of dispensaries.
Under production and processing, there was consensus on allowing this on EFU
land. Home occupations for this would be prohibited.
The MAC only had time to discuss EFU zoned land. There were significant
areas of agreement on odor control.
Commissioner DeBone asked about home occupations relating to production.
Mr. Lelack said that there are various kinds of home occupations but most are
on a small scale. Mr. Martin added that State rules apply if it is done out of the
home. Production could be a separate use, but not within the dwelling.
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Mr. Lelack noted that people cannot apply for a home occupation to establish
production. There are other avenues for them to investigate. The Planning
Commission and the MAC came to consensus on this. It in no way prohibits a
personal grow or personal use.
Regarding noise, the standards in Code were found to be acceptable. There are
some valid issues relating to this recommendation, and some exceptions under
the right to farm laws. The Board will hear more on this particular issue.
Commissioner DeBone said that the noise from heat pumps turning off and on
all year is different from a farmer baling hay a couple times a year.
Mr. Lelack stated that in regard to lighting, consensus was that lights not be
visible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and lights need to be fully shielded, including
existing lights that need have this done within a year. This is not unlike the
current dark skies ordinance, allowing some time for compliance.
Chair Unger said that this does not talk about a greenhouse that is illuminated.
Commissioner Baney noted that the language indicates that it shall not be
visible.
Mr. Lelack stated that everyone realized this is a restrictive measure, but there
was agreement.
Regarding the 1,000 feet separation, a change in use, such as a new school
being established, will not be a cause for non-compliance. There was
agreement that this distance be from the lot line of the school to the premises,
per OLCC rules. Existing medical marijuana sites might be exempt from this,
depending on the date established.
Non -consensus issues were outside production; access (from roads or through
easements); lot size (seven options were brought up); the limit of licenses per
parcel; setbacks; additional separation standards; and standards regarding
processing extracts.
Commissioner DeBone asked if there was any clarity regarding hemp. Mr.
Martin replied that hemp is a different crop, regulated by the Department of
Agriculture, under different statues and rules.
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Erik Kropp asked how they determined consensus within the group. Mr. Lelack
responded that every MAC member had green, yellow and red cards.
Consensus was reached if there was a mix of green and yellow. Green meant
they supported; yellow meant they could live with it.
There were a number of other issues identified, but they ran out of enough time
to address them.
Water has been brought up, but that is regulated by the State. The same applies
for utilities such as electricity.
There was discussion on some issues, but they did not get to others at all, such
as inspections and business licenses.
They did not discuss other zones such as rural residential, multiple use
agricultural or rural industrial at all, regarding production or processing.
The next steps are public hearings on May 2, and Board deliberations on May 4.
It is important for people to know that May 4 may not be the last meeting. The
Board might need to deliberate further, or might need sample ordinances
drafted or other information.
There are guidelines for public testimony at the May 2 hearing. People should
be prepared to make their comments within two or three minutes, depending
upon how many people sign up to speak. Both oral and written testimony
should be concise. Volumes of studies will not be helpful at this point. People
should concentrate on key points.
Speakers should clearly address whether they are talking about medical or
recreational uses, or both; and be specific about the important aspects.
Comments regarding quality of life need to be specific. All agree that it is
important to preserve this, but it might mean something different to each
person. Speakers should make clear if the issue is related to noise, odor or other
things; and give some ideas on how they think it might be addressed.
The Board might make some decisions, but if this goes to the voters, there will
have to be specific standards either way.
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This hearing and the work being done do not address Ballot Measure 91. It is
the law of the land. This has to do with land use issues.
A binder of information and matrices was provided to the Board, but all of this
information is available to everyone through the County website at:
www.deschutes.ora/marijuana. The sections include a summary of the MAC
report, the matrices, specific use standards for some, and ordinances from three
other counties as adopted.
Commissioner DeBone asked about the difference between hemp and cannabis,
as a rule of thumb, and whether this has to do with the THC level or something
else. He asked what happens if someone is concerned that a field is cannabis
but is really hemp. Mr. Martin explained that hemp does not contain the same
chemicals as marijuana, even though it is in the same plant family. It is
regulated by the Department of Agriculture, which has a registration process
and has some oversight as to who is farming it.
Chair Unger asked if there is a link to EFU zoning standards, as the State has a
whole list of exceptions for uses, regardless of the crop. Mr. Martin replied that
ORS 215 is the overarching statute and it is shown verbatim in County Code
under Title 18, Chapter 16, EFU.
Commissioner DeBone said there are a number of issues that were not yet
addressed. Some will be handled by OLCC rules and not under land use. He
would like to see a process to check some of the issues off the list, like water,
since that is regulated by the State. Mr. Martin stated that they included
references but there is also a checklist from the Oregon Water Resources
Department, talking about limits, exceptions and so on.
Commissioner DeBone stated that he would like to remove anything from the
list that is not in the domain of the County. Mr. Martin said that some standards
are through OLCC and Oregon Health Authority rules. The Board can codify
these or go beyond. Waste standards are through the OLCC, but the MAC
thought this should be codified.
Chair Unger asked about consideration of a business license. He would like
some information on this. Mr. Martin replied that some items are listed only
because other jurisdictions have included them. They may not be warranted
here or be a local issue.
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Mr. Lelack said they did not remove minimum setbacks from the 'not
discussed' list, but it was a consensus item. Some are addressed in the rules
regarding security, water and so on. They do not want to presume that it has to
remain as it is.
Chair Unger asked what `reasonable' means, and what it means to be a good
neighbor. `Reasonable' is within House Bill 3400, but is subject to a lot of
interpretation.
Commissioner DeBone said there are two steps to this. There are reasonable
regulations; and whether to opt out and involve the voters. He wants to keep
those separate at this time.
Mr. Lelack stated that `reasonable' was part of all seven MAC meetings. They
could not agree on most of this. The Legislature did not give anyone a lot of
direction on this.
Commissioner DeBone noted that regarding `reasonable' related to sound,
venting systems, shading systems and so on, he wants to know what kind of
technology or implementation is available and works. Maybe something is
cost-effective. Technology changes all the time. It might be good to hear more
about this.
Commissioner Baney said that she does not want to see regulations become
outdated the minute new technology comes on line. She would like to see this
brought to the highest standard, both for medical and recreational.
Chair Unger noted that this is a good report. He thanked all involved and
acknowledged it is a big job and important to the County, and he wants to deal
with it seriously. He hopes they can get on the same page.
Commissioner Baney said that they have had requests to meet with individual
Commissioners, but there is no time to do this. They do read e-mails and
letters. They have heard a lot of 'do not mess with Measure 91', but they do not
consider those messages since that is not what this is about.
2. Other Items.
None were offered.
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3. Adjourn.
Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
APPROVED this •fc'..'- Day of 2016 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. 0
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
Alan Unger, Chair
Tammy aney, Vi Chair
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects
anticipated to be addressed at the meeting. This notice does not limit the ability
of the Board to address additional subjects. Meetings are subject to
cancellation without notice. This meeting is open to the public, and interested
citizens are invited to attend.
Work Sessions allow the Board to discuss items in a less formal setting. Citizen
comment is not allowed, although it may be permitted at the Board's discretion.
If allowed, citizen comments regarding matters that are or have been the
subject of a public hearing process will NOT be included in the official record
of that hearing. Work Sessions are not normally video or audio recorded, but
written minutes are taken for the record.
1. Discussion of Marijuana Advisory Committee Report — Matt Martin and Nick
Lelack
2. Other Items
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners
wish to discuss as part of the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address
issues relating to ORS 192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations; ORS
192.660(2)(h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor negotiations; ORS
192.660(2)(b), personnel issues; or other executive session categories.
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harms(a�deschutes.ora.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Page 1 of 2
Executive sessions are closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and
under specific guidelines, are open to the media.
3. Adjourn
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harmsdeschutes.orq.
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Community Development Department
Planning, Building Safety, Environmental Soils, Code Enforcement
PO Box 6005, Bend, Oregon 97708-6005
117 NW Lafayette Avenue
www.deschutes.org/cd
STAFF REPORT
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Nick Lelack, Director
Matthew Martin, Associate Planner
DATE: April 20, 2016
SUBJECT: Marijuana Advisory Committee Final Report
L SUMMARY
On February 3, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) appointed the 13 -member
Marijuana Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC was charged with developing and
recommending reasonable time, place, and manner land use regulations to mitigate the impacts
of medical and recreational marijuana uses — especially production. The MAC met for seven
meetings between February 10 and April 7, 2016, for a total of 26 hours. The MAC worked
under a consensus process rather than a direct up or down vote. Where full consensus was not
reached on a particular issue, the parties were afforded the opportunity to submit a position
report on the various points of view. Please note the write-ups were not approved by the full
committee. The culmination of work of the MAC is presented in the attached report.
II. MAC FINAL REPORT/REFERENCE MATRICES OVERVIEW
The MAC report begins with a detailed overview of the committee and decision making process.
The report goes on to identify the various regulatory standards that were evaluated and the
resulting consensus/non-consensus conclusions and recommendations. For references,
attached are matrices that include the following information:
Zonina Matrix - Mariivana Retail and Wholesale
• Zones
• Original Proposal
• Planning Commission Recommendation
• MAC Recommendations
(Zoning matrices for production and processing are not included because the MAC did not
address zoning for these uses. Instead, the Board directed the MAC to focus only on
production and processing regulations applicable to the Exclusive Farm Use zone.)
Specific Use Standards Matrix
• Specific Use Standard
• MAC Recommendations
• Original Proposal
• Planning Commission Recommendation
• Clackamas County Adopted Standards
• Jackson County Planning Commission Recommendation
• Oregon Liquor Control Commission Rules (recreational marijuana)
• Oregon Health Authority Rules (medical marijuana)
Note that while Lane and Jackson County's adopted provisions are not included in the matrices,
they were distributed to and considered by the MAC. Staff will provide these ordinances to the
Board in a binder with all of the above information above at its April 27 work session.
The MAC has completed review of marijuana retail and wholesale, both specific use standards
and zones. The MAC also reviewed many specific use standards for marijuana production and
processing in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zones but, due to time constraints, was unable to
discuss all the standards under consideration.
III. NEXT STEPS
With the completion of the MAC meetings and report, the following next steps are scheduled:
• 4/27/16 Board Work Session - Staff will present the MAC report to the Board, providing
an overview of the recommendations and issues discussed.
• 5/2/16 Board Public Hearing - The Board will hold a public hearing at 10:00 am to
12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to receive testimony regarding:
1. Status of "Opt Out" moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana processing
and dispensaries and recreational marijuana production, processing,
wholesale, and retail; and
2. Amendments to Deschutes County Code to define, permit, and establish
standards for marijuana related uses in unincorporated Deschutes County.
The amendments would identify the zones where the various uses may be
permitted (outright or conditional use) and prohibited, and time, place, and
manner regulations for each allowed use.
• 5/4/16 Board Deliberations — The Board will deliberate and decide on the various
issues. The Board's options include, but are not limited to:
Continue the Opt Out
1. Continue opt out moratorium as adopted and refer to voters in November.
2. Decide whether to regulate existing medical marijuana production/grow
sites. If yes, then
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a. Proceed to deliberations; or
b. Conduct public hearing with the Board; or
c. Send it back to the Planning Commission to conduct work sessions or
public hearings prior to a Board hearing; or
d. Establish a process to complete and adopt recreational mariivana
regulations if voters rescind the opt -out ordinance at the November
2016 General Election; or 1
e. Take no further action; or
f. Other.
Opt In
1. Rescind the Opt Out ordinance for one, some, or all of the six (6)
marijuana related uses. If the Board selects this option, staff
recommends commissioners adopt reasonable regulations prior to
rescinding the opt out ordinance. The Board will need to decide whether
to adopt the reasonable regulations by emergency (take effect
immediately or, for example, in 30 days) or standard procedure (effect in
90 days).
2. Initiate review/adoption process to regulate medical and recreational
marijuana uses. The process may consist of:
a. Proceed to deliberations; or
b. Conduct public hearing with the Board; or
c. Send it back to the Planning Commission to conduct work session or
public hearings prior to a Board hearing; or
d. Take no further action; or
e. Other.
Attachments:
MAC Final Report
Marijuana Retail/Wholesale Zoning Matrix
Marijuana Retail Specific Use Standards Matrix
Marijuana Wholesale Specific Use Standards Matrix
Marijuana Production Specific Use Standards Matrix
Marijuana Processing Specific Use Standards Matrix
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The Board has approximately 30 days to enact reasonable regulations after the election.
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Deschutes County
Board of County
Commissioners
April 27, 2016
Work Session
Marijuana Advisory Committee (MAC)
Report Presentation
PURPOSE
'resent high bevel summary of the Marijuana
advisory Committee's process:& recommendation!
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) & pub'lic for
public hearings on Monday, M`ay 2
BOCC far"deliberatio,ns on Wednesday, May 4
To address, discuss, change, modify, etc :Ballot
Measure 91 in any. wayat the; local or state levels,
5/3/2016
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5/3/2016
AGENDA
■ _-Background-,
■ Marijuana Advisory Committee Process &
Recommendations_
BACKGROUND
umerous laws pertaining torhistory of marijuana
;guaat on in :Oregon
1998 Oregon`Ballot Measure 67 (Initiative) "Allows
Medical Use. .of Marijuana" (passed 55%0 45%)
Amendments -to BM 67 �& Initiat:ives
Several new Laws, including medical marijuana
dispensanes;;permitting regulations
2014 Balint' Measure 91 (Initiative) "Allows possession,
manufacture, sale by/to adults, subject to. State
licensing, regula#ion, taxation".'(passed 56% 44%)
Oregon; House Bill 3400 "Omni,b. us BTI" Medical
and Recreational Marijuana (businesses & opt out)
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BACKGROUND
Source for history & marijuana laws:
http://oregoncounties:.org/news/publications/marijuana/_
BACKGROUND
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;elation:
SepteFp
work sessions to develop first draft of
an uana business: regulations=:for Planning;
ommission.consideration and public ;hearings.
tanning Commission work sessions, hearings,
eliberations, recommendation
13OCC public hearings
BOCC adopted "Opt Out" Ordinance 201.,5n0 p to
Take more time to assess;"right: to farm" impacts
and to- consider reasonabae regulations (clarifies# by
SB. X59:8 rn 2016 Legislative S:ession); and
Form aMarijuana Advisory Corn:mittee (MAC)
5/3/2016
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Recreational -Marijuana
- Production - Growing - -
m Processing - Products; concentrates, or extracts
I, Retail - Selling to a consul -Tier
Wholesaling -Selling to person not consumer
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of Andrew Anderson
* Matt Cyrus
o Sam Davis_
1f Tim Elliott
of Larry Fulkerson .
s Alison Hohengarten.
Q Jeff Ingelse
of Glenn Kotara >, ,
8. Liz Loto chinski
R Hunter Neubauer.,
e Lindsey Pate
Q Josh Rodriguez.
Steve Swisher
& Mary Orton for outstanding
facilitation services! .,
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MAC REVIEW PROCESS
Consensus process rather than a •direct up or down
vote
Where full consensus ::was not; reached the parties
were afforded the.. opportunity to submit a position
report on the various points of view The report
contains all the position write-ups.
MAC -Report' contains these position'write-ups.
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Clackamas, Lane and Jackson Counties > -
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WHOLESALE
CONSENSUS
Office Only
No on-site. storageof marijuana itemsor products.
Zoning (same as Planning Commission)
NOWCONSENSUS
AIIow wholesale 'operations as a home occupation.
Require random, annual, unannounced inspections by
Coubty Code Enforcement.
RETAIL
CONSENSUS
rite Mar��uana waste- shall'be stored in a secured waste
receptacle in::the possession of and under the;:control of the: licensee.,.'
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1,000 feet from public` andprivate elementary and secondary
schools, licensed child,. care: centers, (excluding in=home child care),
licensed pre-schools, national monuments and state parks, and all
approved/licensed youth activity centers,and require a separation of
1.000 feet
between -all retail outlets (medical and recreational:).
A(change in use (e g.., a new school) shall not cause a violation of
this standard
Separation is`to be measuredfrom the lot line of the school.
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RETAIL
CONSENSUS
No Window Service.
■ Minors Prohibited:
• 18 years for medical marijuana
21 years for recreational marijuana.
No Co -Location with any marijuana social club or marijuana
smoking club.
Zoning (same as Planning Commission)
RETAIL
NON -CONSENSUS
=SEPARATiO`N ,_:
Adif churches;to the iist of locations:'
How it is. measured (to'the lot. line or premises)
-No retail marijuana facilities near public playgrounds, meeting
places available for rent such as The. Grange, and .Deschutes Publlc
Libraries
HOURS'OF OPERATION
■
7 different options were proposed.
ODOR CONTROL ':
GRANDFATHERING
Allow existing- dispensaries to convert to retail as a permitted. use.
PROHIBIT ,PUBLIC :PATIOS =
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PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING - EFU
CONSENSUS
m Home Occupations Prohibited
II Odor Control
• Apply to any building, including greenhouses, hoop houses, and other
similar structures.
* Equipped with an effective odor control system.
• Submit a report by a mechanical engineer.
The system shall consist of one or more fans.
W The fan(s) shall be sized for cubic feet per minute (CFM) equivalent to the
volume of the building divided by three.
* The filter(s) shall be rated for the required CFM.
The system shall be maintained in working order and in use.
* These standards shall be applied to existing production and processing
sites after one year.
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING - EFU
CONSENSUS
II Noise
*Shall comply with the Noise Control Standards of DCC 8.08.
Key issue raised regarding a potential exemption for right -to -farm uses.
:II Lighting Control
*Shall not be visible from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following day.
* Lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded.
▪ Shall be applied to existing sites after one year.
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PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING - EFU
CONSENSUS
Separation
g 1,000 feet from public and private elementary and secondary schools,
licensed child care centers (excluding in-home child care), licensed pre-
schools, national monuments and "state parks, and all approved/licensed
youth activity centers
■A change in use (e.g., a new school) shall not cause a violation of this
standard.
eg Measured from the lot line of the school to the premises.
= Existing lawfufy-established sites are exempt from the separation
standard.
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING - EFU
NON -CONSENSUS
Prohibit Outside Production
Access
Lot Size,
7 options proposed
Limiting the, Number of Production Licenses per
Parcel
Setbacks
Additional Separation Standards
Standards for/Prohibition of Extracts Processing
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PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
ISSUES NOT ADDRESSED
■ Screening / Fencing / Security / Security Cameras / Secure
Disposal
■ Fire Protection
■ Water
■ Temporary Residences
■ Maximum Building Floor Size
■ Outdoor Storage Prohibited (Processing Only)
▪ Access (not finished)
■ Processing Method Limitation (Processing Only)
■ Minors Prohibited
■ Consumption
■ Minimum Separation / Setbacks / Minimum Lot Size
■ Inspections
■ Other
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
Did: not discuss or address other zones such as:
Rural Industrial
Multiple Use Agricultural -10
Rural Residential -10
Other
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BOARD NEXT STEPS
May 2, 2016 _10:00 am -12:00 pm & 1:00-3:00pm
Public Hearing to consider the status of Opt Out, and medical and
recreational marijuana regulations.
r May 4, 2016 10:00 am
M Deliberations.(decisions) on status of Opt Out, and medical and
recreational marijuana regulations:.:.
MAY 2, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING
ilic testimony guidelines:
-3 minutes per person. Oral and written comments should
e concise
Clearly state what is being addressed medical and/or
recreation marijuana & specific uses (retail, wholesale,
production, processing)
Comments related to quality of life issues should be specific
about what needs to be addressed and state what the
specific standard should be to preserve livability.
The scope of the public hearing will ;not address. Ballot
Measure 91.
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April 27, 2016
Work Session
Q&A
DISCUSSION
For More Information Visit:
www.deschutes.org/marijuana
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Community Development Department
Planning, Building Safety, Environmental Soils, Code Enforcement
PO Box 6005, Bend, Oregon 97708-6005
117 NW Lafayette Avenue
www.deschutes.org/cd
To: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Alan Unger, Chair
Tammy Baney, Co -Chair
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner at Large
From: Marijuana Advisory Committee Members
Andrew Anderson
Matt Cyrus
Sam Davis
Tim Elliott
Larry Fulkerson
Date: April 20, 2016
Alison Hohengarten
Jeff Ingelse
Glenn Kotara
Liz Lotochinski
Hunter Neubauer
Re: MAC Recommendations for Your Consideration
Lindsey Pate
Josh Rodriguez
Steve Swisher
The thirteen members of the Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee (MAC) are pleased to
provide to you the attached recommended regulations for recreational and medical marijuana -related
uses in unincorporated Deschutes County for your consideration.
You charged the MAC with developing and recommending reasonable time, place, and manner land use
regulations to mitigate the impacts of medical and recreational marijuana -related uses. Regulations
could address sight, sound, smell, size/scale, location, security, and other impacts associated with
marijuana land uses. The regulations would be necessary if either the Board or County voters decide to
rescind, in whole or in part, the opt -out ordinance prohibiting all recreational marijuana -related uses
and medical marijuana dispensaries and processing.
We met for five weekly meetings in February and March, then after a short break, we met for two
additional weekly meetings in March and April. The first two meetings were three hours long, and the
last five were four hours, for a total of 26 hours.
The members of the MAC reviewed approaches by other counties in the state and studied and discussed
the issues. We also considered public input that was provided during a brief public comments section at
each meeting and had the opportunity to read many messages submitted by the concerned public.
The MAC sought consensus on all of our agreements and we were able to reach consensus on 14 of
the 26 subjects we addressed. In three of the subjects (Retail: Separation, Retail: Minors, and
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 1
Production and Processing in EFU: Separation), you will see both consensus and non -consensus items,
mostly because we tried several approaches before being able to reach consensus.
Where we were unable to reach consensus, we had the opportunity to write a brief synopsis of our
points of view, or position statements, for each proposal, and then indicate which of those we agree
with. These position statements, and the names of those who agree with them, are included below and
comprise most of the report.
Please note that the full MAC did not consider or agree to the various position statements expressed in
the report. In addition, some MAC members would like you to know that their support for a position
does not necessarily indicate support for the entire content of a submitted position statement.
You will also see reference below to red, yellow, and green cards. When we tested for consensus, a
green card meant, "I support the proposal," yellow meant, "I can live with it," and red meant, "I cannot
live with the proposal." One red card blocked consensus.
We were not able to address all the important issues that would help you make the difficult decisions on
regulating marijuana. Following is a partial list of those issues we felt were important and we did not
discuss:
• Access (additional issues beyond what we discussed)
• Abandonment bonding
• Business licenses and a lottery to award them
• Fire protection
• Greenhouses, hoop houses, and other ancillary buildings in the Landscape Management
Combining Zones
• Hoop house regulation
• Inspections (production and processing)
• Minors (production and processing)
• Setbacks (additional issues)
• Temporary residences
• Zones beyond EFU for production and processing (where it would be allowed and what
standards would be applied)
• Application of these additional standards to legally -established medical grows
Thank you for the opportunity to serve and help you make these important decisions.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 2
Recommendations: Table of Contents
Recommendations: Wholesale Marijuana 4
Consensus Items: Wholesale 4
Wholesale: Office Only 4
Wholesale: Zones 4
Non -Consensus Items: Wholesale 4
Wholesale: Home Occupation 4
Wholesale: Inspections 5
Recommendations: Retail Marijuana 6
Consensus Items: Retail 6
Retail: Home Occupation 6
Retail: Waste 6
Retail: Separation 6
Retail: Window Service 6
Retail: Minors 6
Retail: Co -Location 6
Retail: Zones 6
Non -Consensus Items: Retail 6
Retail: Separation 6
Retail: Hours of Operation 11
Retail: Minors 14
Retail: Odor 14
Retail: Grandfathering 15
Retail: Patio Space 17
Recommendations: Processing and Production of Marijuana (EFU only) 19
Consensus Items: Processing and Production, EFU 19
Production and Processing in EFU: Home Occupation 19
Production and Processing in EFU: Odor 19
Production and Processing in EFU: Noise 19
Production and Processing in EFU: Lighting 19
Production and Processing in EFU: Separation 19
Non -Consensus Items: Processing and Production, EFU 20
Production and Processing in EFU: Production Outside 20
Production and Processing in EFU: Access 23
Production and Processing in EFU: Lot Size (production) 24
Production and Processing in EFU: Number of Licenses 33
Production and Processing in EFU: Setbacks and Minimum Lot Size for Processing Extracts 36
Production and Processing in EFU: Setbacks (not including processing extracts) 42
Production and Production in EFU: Separation 50
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 3
Recommendations: Wholesale Marijuana
CONSENSUS ITEMS: WHOLESALE
Wholesale: Office Only
1. Wholesale operations are office only with no on-site storage of marijuana items or products.
Wholesale: Zones
2. Wholesale operations with no storage are permitted in the following commercial zones: 18.65.020,
18.65.021, 18.66.040, 18.66.050, 18.67.040, 18.74.027, 18.108.050, 18.108.110, and not allow them
in 18.67.060, 18.74.020, 18.74.025, 18.100, and 18.108.055.
NON -CONSENSUS ITEMS: WHOLESALE
Wholesale: Home Occupation
3. Allow wholesale operations as a home occupation.
Position in favor:
• Once we decided no product storage is allowed at all for wholesalers, the prohibition of what boils
down to a broker who uses their phone to arrange contracts seemed too restrictive. We went back to
this issue because it is viewed differently once storage was taken off the table. We understand that the
planning commission also decided on prohibition of home office use PRIOR to the discussion of storage
and its related concerns.
• We see little harm in allowing one to use their home as an office for this purpose as OLCC regulations
will also control under the license they are required to obtain.
• There is a small likelihood of extra package delivery traffic, customer traffic, etc., because no product
will be stored there.
• There is a small likelihood of extra package delivery, given Amazon's prime service that delivers to
homes as late as 10 pm now anyway.
• Cost prohibitive to rent office space for a business that needs very little space (perhaps just a smart
phone).
• Hard to reverse in future if outright prohibited now.
■ Industry committee members predict a small number of applicants interested in this license, as it is
more likely for producers to deal directly with processors or dispensaries.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter
Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Position aeainst:
• MAC committee prohibited storage of marijuana at wholesale locations.
• Despite the ban of marijuana co -located with a wholesale site, having that business located in a home
would remove the facility from a commercial or industrial location (higher traffic areas compared with
rural residential or EFU parcels) and make it more difficult to determine code violations.
• Prohibiting home occupation wholesale greatly reduces the potential of violations regarding product
storage at a home residence.
■ Potential non -permitted storage of marijuana at a home location would increase delivery vehicle traffic
around residential areas.
• Potential of crime (robberies, burglaries and theft) to obtain the valuable, cash -based product would
occur in unincorporated residential areas of Deschutes County that do not have local police protection.
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in residential areas.
• Establishing an office space in a designated zone to facilitate a wholesale operation becomes a cost of
doing business.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 4
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Wholesale: Inspections
4. Require random, annual, unannounced inspections by County Code Enforcement.
Position in favor:
• MAC committee prohibited storage of marijuana at wholesale locations.
• Since Deschutes County code is enforced on a complaint -driven basis, wholesale office business owners
may find the convenience of on-site storage of marijuana greater than risk of code violation.
• Random, annual, unannounced inspections would thwart such violations.
• Suggest initial unannounced inspection occur within six months of license approval, with the potential
for annual random unannounced inspections.
• Since the public would not typically enter these wholesale marijuana businesses, the opportunity for a
complaint of code violation is minimal and therefore the County must take responsibility to protect
public safety, quality of life, and property values.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
• Redundancy because OLCC already requires and performs inspections.
• Cost prohibitive for county.
• Potential Jurisdictional problems.
• Expertise problems with county official inspecting for unknown reasons.
• Without anything allowed to be stored on site, not sure what inspector would be inspecting from a
compliance standpoint.
• Again, number of licenses in this category likely to be low, so very inefficient use of county time
considering what "might" be gained or discovered as a result of said inspections.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter Neubauer,
Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 5
Recommendations: Retail Marijuana
CONSENSUS ITEMS: RETAIL
Retail: Home Occupation
5. Marijuana retail is prohibited as a home occupation.
Retail: Waste
6. Marijuana waste shall be stored in a secured waste receptacle in the possession of and under the
control of the licensee.
Retail: Separation
7. Separation:
• Require a separation of 1,000 feet from public and private elementary and secondary schools,
licensed child care centers (excluding in-home child care), licensed pre-schools, national
monuments and state parks, and all approved/licensed youth activity centers; and require a
separation of 1,000 feet between all retail outlets (medical and recreational).
• A change in use (e.g., a new school) shall not cause a violation of this standard.
• Separation is to be measured from the lot line of the school.
Retail: Window Service
8. No window service at retail outlets.
Retail: Minors
9. Minors: A minimum age to enter the retail establishment of 18 years for medical marijuana and 21
years for recreational marijuana.
Retail: Co -Location
10. Retail outlets shall not be co -located on the same lot of record or within the same building with
any marijuana social club or marijuana smoking club.
Retail: Zones
11. Retail is allowed as a conditional use in 18.65.020, 18.65.021, 18.66.040, 18.66.050, 18.67.040,
18.67.060, 18.74.020, 18.74.025, 18.74.027, 18.100, 18.108.050, 18.108.055, and 18.108.110.
NON -CONSENSUS ITEMS: RETAIL
Retail: Separation
12. Add churches to the list of locations that must be 1,000 feet from a marijuana retail or dispensary
operation.
Position in favor:
Because the goals of the restrictions are to minimize youth access, keep children safe, and reduce youth's
perceived marijuana consumption as normal behavior, and because churches frequently have children's
events (see below) where the County's rural youth could be exposed, churches should have the same
1,000 foot separation distance from marijuana retail locations as schools, parks, and playgrounds.
Impacted Churches
Three Rivers (Sun River) Church Children's activities
Community Bible Church (#1 Theater Sun River, OR 97707)
• Wednesday evenings, 6-8 pm: Youth groups, kids club
• Sunday: children most of the day, services and Sunday school
• Monday and Friday, 1 pm -4 pm: children's activities
• Monday -Friday 8 am -4 pm: preschool
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 6
Tumalo Church Children's activities
Tumalo Community Church (64671 Bruce Ave, Bend, OR 97703)
• Sunday school and services Sunday
• Intermittent children's activities during the week
Terrebonne Churches Children's activities
Cascade Missionary Baptist Church (8515 7th St)
• Sunday school and services Sunday
• Assort evening activities during the week
Dayspring Christian Church (7801 NW 7th St)
• Sunday school and services Sunday
• Monday 6 pm -8 pm: junior high and high school youth programs
• Wednesday 6 pm -8 pm: Children's activities
• Intermittent children's activities through the week
Smith Rock Community Church (8344 11th St)
• Children's program from mid-September to mid-March which meets on Wednesday evenings
from 6:00-7:30 pm. Park in rear of church.
• Sunday school and services Sunday
Terrebonne Assembly of God (379 NW Smith Rock Way)
• Sunday school and services Sunday
• Wednesday 6:30-8 pm: Fuel Up Kids Ministry, Front Line Youth
• Assort evening activities during the week
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
We should not add "other youth oriented centers and churches (i.e., Tumalo Community Church and
community Fellowship Hall)" to the Planning Commission recommended list of schools, etc., requiring a
1,000 foot setback. This is a very slippery slope and it is unreasonable to restrict retail in a way that is not
well defined, that may include all kinds of different religions or youth focused activities without a direct
link to "protect" them from a retail facility.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey
Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Addition to the position against:
This requirement is not supported in statute and violates the "reasonable regulation" test.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
13. Defer to current state regulations for how separation [between uses] is measured, acknowledging
that they may change; if the state makes those regulations less strict, the County will keep their
stricter regulations. If the state makes their regulations stricter, the County would have to
conform to the stricter standard.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 7
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
14. Use the Clackamas County measurement method, from the lot line of a school, etc., to the closest
point of the space occupied by a marijuana retailer.
Position in favor:
School sites contain not only school buildings but are usually surrounded by playgrounds and play
equipment, parking lots, athletic fields, and other places students often gather outside of the building on
school grounds. Students often enter the school grounds from multiple access points in different
locations on the property boundary by walking or driving in the case of high school students. Therefore, it
is important to measure the distance from the school's lot line — not the building itself — to the closest
point of a marijuana retailer to provide a reasonable distance from points where students may gather on
a school property.
With the inclusion of preschools, licensed daycare facilities, and youth activity centers for students
outside of school hours along with schools, the setback from the property line should apply to those
facilities also.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, Josh
Rodriguez, and Steve Swisher
Addition to the position in favor:
This is in keeping with the current statutory form of measurement. ORS 4758.345 uses premises to
premises when measuring distances between retail sites. Some parcels are fairly large and a property
line to property line measurement could unfairly prohibit some properties even though the actual
premises exceed the 1,000 foot setback.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
Clackamas County Distance Calculation: "The distance shall be measured from the lot line of the affected
property (e.g., a school) to the closest point of the building space occupied by the marijuana retailer. For
retail to retail separation distance shall be measured from the closest point of the building space
occupied by one marijuana retailer to the closest point of the building space occupied by the other
marijuana retailer."
• MAC discussion ensued regarding how to measure distance with these variables:
o "Premises" (i.e., building perimeter) to premises
o Lot line to lot line
o Premises to lot line
• The current Deschutes County separation distance is 1,000 feet. Clackamas separation distances are
2,000 feet from elementary or secondary schools, including property and parking lots, 1,500 feet
from public parks, playgrounds, libraries; government-owned recreational use, licensed treatment
center, light rail transit station or multifamily dwelling owned by a public housing authority.
• If the marijuana industry is willing to accept the Clackamas distances, which are 1.5 to 2 times
greater than the current Deschutes County proposal, then we will accept the Clackamas County
separation distance calculation technique (lot line to building perimeter). Otherwise, because the
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 8
Deschutes County separation distance proposal is so much less than the Clackamas distances, to
protect our children, we believe that lot line to lot line is the correct distance measurement for
Deschutes County.
• The MAC and Board of County Commissioners' responsibility is to develop a reasonable compromise
between protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values in our rural areas and the
interests of the marijuana industry.
• Marijuana dispensaries and retail stores are bulk purchase stores just like OLCC liquor stores. There
are 10 OLCC bulk liquor stores in Deschutes County (Bend South, Bend East, Bend North, Bend West,
Redmond North, Redmond South, La Pine, Sunriver North, Sunriver South and Sisters) in comparison
to current 20+ Deschutes County dispensaries that will soon sell both medical and recreational
marijuana.
• The Deschutes County can develop restrictions that are more stringent than state code but cannot be
more lenient.
• The City of Bend has set the precedent of using lot line to lot line as the distance calculation. It is a
clear way to measure the distance and is not a function of the premises definition, which could
change depending on how the retail facility might want to use the land outside of the original
premises definition. For example, many typical businesses have temporary vehicles for storage or
unloading in areas surrounding their retail shops. If needed, this gives the retail facilities the ability
to expand beyond the original premises definition without conflict.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
15. Measure separation from property line to property line to avoid encroachment where children are
located.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• MAC committee discussed various methods to measure distance separation between a "protected"
space (i.e., school, playground, child care facilities, parks, public gathering venues, churches, etc.)
and a marijuana retail business.
• Some MAC members were in favor of measuring protected space to marijuana retail business from
property line to property line for the following reasons:
o Provides utmost protection of children and avoids encroachment of where children are located
and/or frequent.
o Ensures rural service centers remain safe places for youth and adults alike.
o Recognizes the high-value nature of marijuana and associated retail businesses operating on a
cash basis, which may entice a criminal element.
o Avoids clustering of marijuana retail businesses in a finite locale such as the rural service
centers.
o Recognizes a building may be removed and replaced with another facility elsewhere on the site
locating new structure closer than the measured distance.
o Recognizes Deschutes County has no method to locate and measure from a building's
perimeter.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
The distance should be measured from the lot line of the affected property (e.g., a school) to the closest
point of the building space occupied by the marijuana retailer. For retail to retail, separation distance
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shall be measured from the closest point of the building space occupied by one marijuana retailer to the
closest point of the building space occupied by the other marijuana retailer.
This wordage of the parameters strikes a fair balance between reasonable regulations for the business
owners, but also takes into consideration the areas in which children will be present. For example, if a
retail store is located on a large parcel or flag lot, the cannabis premises may be over 1,000 feet from a
school; however, its lot line is within 1,000 feet.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter
Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Addition to the position against:
This measurement would result in an unfair prohibition of a number of larger parcels that could easily
meet the 1,000 foot premises setback, but because of their size have a portion of the property within the
1,000 foot radius. This type of measurement is not supported by statute and would constitute an
unreasonable restriction.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
16. Measure separation in the way that the state regulations or law prescribes, even as it changes.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters: Matt Cyrus and Josh Rodriguez
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
17. Allow no retail marijuana facilities be allowed near public playgrounds, meeting places available
for rent such as The Grange, and Deschutes public libraries.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• MAC committee discussed variety of "protected locations" in addition to those proposed by the
Planning Commission (public/private elementary and secondary schools, licensed child care centers,
licensed preschools, parks, approved/licensed youth activity centers such as the Boys & Girls Clubs).
■ MAC members suggested the addition of the following: public playgrounds, meeting places available
for rent such as The Grange, Deschutes public libraries, and other locations which offer
children/youth programs such as Kids Clubs.
• MAC members suggested these additional protected locations have a minimum distance separation
of 1,000 feet from lot line of protected location lot line to lot line of marijuana business.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
This letter is in opposition of a proposal regarding retail cannabis dispensaries that states "no retail
marijuana facilities be allowed near public playgrounds, meeting places available for rent such as The
Grange, and Deschutes public libraries." I am opposed to this for the following reasons:
• 'Public Playgrounds" is an overly general term that leaves far too much to interpretation.
■ This proposal is an attempt to achieve a de facto ban for certain areas of rural Deschutes County.
• The proposal lines out buildings that all types of people may use or rent, not just children.
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• The State setback to schools already protects children.
• This would be in my opinion "over regulation" or an "unreasonable regulation" and overly
constrictive to the cannabis business community.
• Over -regulation of cannabis businesses is not the intent of the State nor should it be the intent of the
County.
• "Meeting places for rent" is far too loose of a term.
• As a principal feeling, I do not feel we should allow people that may use a building for a short term
rental of varying uses including non-specific "social events" to have any effect on permanent local
businesses. We do not apply this to bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, so why would we limit
legal cannabis like this?
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey
Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Addition to the position against:
This proposal is not supported in statute and would only serve to create a de facto prohibition on another
group of properties in violation of the "reasonable restriction" rule.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Retail: Hours of Operation
18. 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Position in favor:
This serves to advocate for all medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries in unincorporated
Deschutes County to be able to operate from 7 am to 10 pm. Below are the bullet points of why this is
the right decision for everyone involved.
• Bend operating hours are 7 am to 10 pm.
• Restricting hours in rural areas of Deschutes County would force patients and patrons to drive up to
an hour each way to get their medicine before 10 am or after 7 pm.
• Encouraging more trips from rural Deschutes County to Bend during early morning and evening
hours is a public safety concern in any other than normal driving conditions, especially winter driving
conditions.
• Restricting this one type of legal business would be unfair unless you restrict all other "like" types of
businesses to include pharmacies, bars, breweries, and liquor stores.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh
Rodriguez
Addition to the position in favor:
Business hours should be a business decision based on the needs and wants of the business and their
customers. It is unlikely that any of the businesses will remain open for the full 7:00 am until 10:00 pm,
but they should be able to determine what hours are best for them, whether it be from 4:00 pm until
10:00 pm or 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. They could also change seasonally based on customer needs and
patterns.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
▪ Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
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• MAC committee discussed various operating hours of retail marijuana businesses in rural service
centers in Deschutes County.
• The County's planning commission recommended 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• A proposal for 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. was suggested.
• Because retail stores carry high-value product, and
• Because retail stores are cash -based businesses having over $20,000 cash on hand, and
• Because rural service centers have no local police protection, and
• Because rural service centers are the community space where residents — including youth —frequent
for goods, services and social settings, and
• Because there is limited space in these rural service centers, therefore
• Hours as proposed are far too expansive.
o A proponent of 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. hours suggested reduced hours would require
consumers to drive long distances to reach an open retail store between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m., and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The BOCC should consider that rural service center
residents understand their remoteness and plan accordingly to shop at locations of their choice
during posted open hours.
• As a unique industry with inherent risks, retail marijuana business operating hours in Deschutes
County's rural service centers should be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
19. 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Josh Rodriguez
20. March 1 through October 31, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and November 1 to the end of February, 9 a.m. to 7
p.m.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
21. 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Josh Rodriguez
22. 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Position in favor: None submitted.
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Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
23. 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. everywhere except in the Spring River area due to the level of tourism
there, where hours would be 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Position in favor:
This sets forth the factual bases on which to provide for extended hours of operation of both medical and
recreational marijuana dispensaries in the unincorporated community of Sunriver, and specifically the
Spring River Rural Commercial Zone which would serve the Sunriver community from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. Concern was expressed at the last meeting of the MAC that all dispensaries in Deschutes County
should be regulated and restricted to the same hours of operation, which are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It's
important to understand this proposition received only one red (opposition) card. The proposition to
restrict hours further in Spring River Rural Commercial Zone does not take into account the unique
circumstances associated with the Sunriver area that warrant the proposed extended hours.
Sunriver is a private residential and resort community located approximately 17 miles south of Bend in
Deschutes County. Located at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Sunriver's 3,300 acres wind along the
eastern side of the Deschutes River. It has over 40 miles of pathways for pedestrians and bicycle riders,
three swimming pools, 26 tennis courts, two parks, and other common areas are private. The community
is home to more than 4,000 privately owned residences and has a permanent population of
approximately 1,700, though during peak vacation season it may swell to upwards of 20,000. This
increase in population makes Sunriver the third most populated city in Central Oregon during the
summer. I believe it is important to note because of sheer number of people that restricted hours would
be pushing onto the roads in the morning and evening hours. Sunriver consists of residential areas,
recreational facilities, a commercial development known as Sunriver Village Mall, and Sunriver Resort.
The mall offers a variety of business and services, including restaurants, retail shops, and vacation rental
and property management companies. Tourists visit Sunriver year-round for the recreational
opportunities offered in this part of Central Oregon. Sunriver is served by a private airport.
Marijuana dispensaries are permitted within the City of Bend from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. As I
mentioned above, Sunriver residents and tourists that desire to take advantage of these extended hours
of operation would have to drive to and from Bend. Travel time to the nearest dispensary is
approximately 24 minutes each way in normal weather and traffic conditions and requires passage over
the Lava Butte Pass at an elevation of 4420 feet. During winter months, road conditions are often
significantly worse along this stretch of the highway south of Bend than elsewhere in the County. People
living in or visiting Sunriver should not be required to get on the road during early morning or late
evening times to travel to Bend for the opportunity to obtain marijuana products before 10:00 a.m. or
after 7:00 p.m. This additional traffic on Highway 97 is a significant public safety concern in anything
other than normal driving conditions that can be mitigated by permitting dispensaries in Sunriver to
operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Supporters: Josh Rodriguez
Position against (first of two):
• No one area, such as Spring River (Sunriver), shall be permitted to have marijuana retail operating
hours different than any other area in unincorporated Deschutes County.
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• The County's planning commission recommended 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A suggestion was made for
Spring River/Sunriver marijuana retail store to have hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Tourists and residents will know (via web research) or become familiar with the posted operating
hours of any type of retail store, marijuana or otherwise, and will plan appropriately.
• If all marijuana retail stores operate on the same hours, then there would be no reason for Spring
River residents or tourists to drive on Hwy 97 (during inclement weather or otherwise) to reach Bend -
based retail stores since all hours would be the same.
• If a Spring River (Sunriver) marijuana retail store were to have expanded hours as the suggested 7:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m., then the opposite traffic pattern would occur: residents and tourists of Bend, La
Pine and other surrounding areas would travel on the high -traffic corridor of Hwy 97 to reach the
one retail store open for business during early morning and late evening hours.
• Spring River/Sunriver residents and tourists understand their remoteness and will plan accordingly to
shop at locations of their choice during posted open hours.
• As a unique industry with inherent risks (high-value product, cash -based business with cash on hand
totaling over $20,000), ALL retail marijuana business operating hours in Deschutes County's rural
service centers should be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Keeping all retail store hours the same is the best way to provide some protection for public safety,
quality of life, and property values in rural Deschutes County.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against (second of two):
I do not think treating one geographic area differently based on tourism (or anything else) is fair to locals.
I think all retail locations in rural Deschutes County should have the option to be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
giving both medical and recreational customers the opportunity to shop before or after work. If a
customer has an average 8-5 job, this only gives them 6 hours in a day for shopping. Obviously, shopping
is just one small portion of an average person's after-hours life, and they should not be penalized by
people who have no negative consequences from the hours of a retail store.
Supporters: Andy Anderson and Alison Hohengarten
Retail: Minors
24. No minors allowed, unless accompanying a parent or guardian as allowed by state law.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
Retail: Odor
25. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause an emission of a detectable odor that unreasonably
interferes with the use and enjoyment of neighboring premises, with reasonable being judged as
someone with normal sensibilities.
Position in favor:
This would allow for a business to be a good neighbor without unreasonable restrictions. Given the rural
nature of the properties that could be affected, there might not be affected neighbors within one-quarter
mile of the premises and expensive odor control equipment may not be necessary. It is reasonable to
allow the business to address odor control on a manner that makes sense for that site.
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Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, and
Lindsey Pate
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
26. Adopt the Jackson County odor control regulations, plus the requirement that filters be changed
according to manufacturers' minimum standards, and requesting the BOCC to ensure the CFM of
the fan is appropriate to the building.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• MAC committee discussed various ways to mitigate retail marijuana business odor.
• These odors may be intrusive to neighboring businesses and passersby.
• These odors may cause loss of property values, difficulty maintaining tenants in neighboring retail
spaces, and/or difficulty renting former marijuana retail spaces to new tenants due to permeation of
odor into the interior area.
• Jackson County's recommended odor control regulations were sufficient to mitigate odor control
with the addition of:
o Filters on ventilation system must be replaced according to manufacturers' minimum
standards, and
o BOCC to ensure the cubic feet of air cleaned per minute (CFM) specifications of the fan be sized
according to manufacturers' rating as appropriate for the building size.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
While the regulations regarding odor in Jackson County are a good start, if it is decided that odor should
be controlled in a retail store, there are some concerns with the language of the regulations. Specifically,
the verbiage "At a minimum, the fan(s) shall be sized for cubic feet per minute (CFM) equivalent to the
square footage of the building floor space (i.e., one CFM per square foot of building floor space). The
filter(s) shall be rated for the applicable CFM."
It is important to consult experts, such as building official Randy Scheid, to determine what is appropriate
for a retail business in comparison to a production facility. The above regulations appear to be
unreasonable in that it would far exceed what is needed to control retail odor, waste unnecessary energy,
and be a burden of entry for a business owner.
It would be more appropriate to impose odor regulations on a retail business after a valid complaint has
been received.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh
Rodriguez
Retail: Grandfathering
27. Any existing permitted medical marijuana facility in the County would be permitted to expand to
recreational marijuana as a permitted use, and be subject to any OLCC or other rules and
regulations.
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(NOTE: Josh Rodriguez abstained from participating in discussion or determination of consensus on this
item because he owns an existing permitted medical marijuana facility in the County and so had a
conflict of interest.)
Position in favor:
A pre-existing medical dispensary that currently serves both medical and adult use customers should not
be required to go back through a conditional use process because it is an unnecessary waste of County
resources and an unreasonable burden on the business owner. Currently, the County has only a single
pre-existing licensed dispensary.
It is important to draw from HB 1598 to consider when a proposed regulation is significantly different
from pre-existing land use code. If a bar or restaurant had a limited liquor license and was converting to
a full liquor license, for instance, the licensing change would not be relevant to land use rules and would
not require a conditional use permit. This is very similar to the situation of the single pre-existing
dispensary in Deschutes County. Because this business is already serving both medical and adult use
customers, there is no change to the facility's core business operation except that the business and its
suppliers are about to undergo a more rigorous licensing process than has previously been required by
the state. If the County is going to impose a conditional use conversion on a dispensary, it would seem
that fairness and precedent would require that the County impose this on all similar types of conversions.
It should also be noted that Suzanna Julber from the City of Bend said the City granted existing permitted
medical marijuana dispensaries a grandfathered time period of a year to convert to adult use retail. A
Bend applicant does not have to go through the conditional use process and is treated like any other use
in the retail zone.
In summary, it is unnecessary to require a pre-existing medical dispensary approved to sell both medical
and recreational cannabis and have them go back through a conditional use process even though the
function of the business has not changed. It would be burdensome both the county and the business
owner.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Glenn Kotara, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey
Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Position against:
Any existing permitted medical marijuana facility in the County shall adhere to specific use standards and
shall secure all required County permits and OLCC, OHA, or other rules and regulations before altering
the business model to a recreational marijuana facility.
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• Existing permitted medical marijuana facilities in the County were permitted for a specific business
type, that being medical.
• Since, for example, retail marijuana stores in unincorporated Deschutes County require a conditional
use permit, and because a conditional use permit is much more involved compared to a permitted
use, all marijuana businesses shall be required secure permits as required when the business
undergoes any change in type or classification to ensure compliance with County time/place/manner
restrictions that are required to control nuisances.
• While the type of product being sold may be similar between dispensaries and retail stores, the
number, frequency, and type of customers frequenting a retail store will be far different than the
medical patients visiting the dispensary.
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• Conditional use permits allow for public notice and sometimes public comment. Any change of
business type or classification can have significant impact on surrounding businesses and/or property
owners or tenants and those entities and/or individuals should be provided an opportunity to
understand the impacts and comment as appropriate.
• Allowing any marijuana business type to circumvent new County regulations as allowed by state law
would create a very dangerous precedent and allow current medical marijuana businesses to be
easily modified to recreational entities.
• Since medical grow sites have never been licensed under the OHA, grandfathering those locations
would effectively allow them to operate unencumbered by County regulations.
■ It should be noted this issue arose due to one MAC member having a permitted medical dispensary
business in Sunriver area, and significant time was spent discussing this one exception as requested
by the involved MAC member. While that MAC individual did not engage in discussion nor participate
in determining consensus, the intent of the MAC should not be to support self -interests of an
individual or a unique business entity.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, Jeff Ingelse, and Liz Lotochinski
Retail: Patio Space
28. No public outdoor patio space for marijuana -only retailers that would be visible from the public
view.
Position in favor:
■ Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
■ Avoiding normalization of consumption, purchase and/or socialization of marijuana among local
youth is a primary concern for Deschutes County.
• Outdoor patio space is a natural attraction for individuals to socialize. If outdoor patio space
associated with marijuana retail establishments is located in public view, youth and others will
witness fraternization of purchasers/consumers of recreational marijuana.
• Such outdoor patio spaces would naturally invite consumption of marijuana products, and edibles or
topicals would be difficult to detect by law enforcement or others.
• Since public consumption of marijuana products is illegal in the state of Oregon, and since all
marijuana is illegal on a federal level, no visible outdoor patio space should be permitted to avoid
appeal of consumption while in close proximity to the retail establishment.
• Indoor seating accommodations can offer a comfortable space for relaxation and socialization.
• Outdoor patio space in the rear of the retail marijuana establishment and screened by opaque, 6' tall
fences will keep all social activities and possible consumption out of sight for passersby of all ages.
This could also be used as a tobacco smoking area.
• There were five green or yellow cards and eight red cards to this suggested regulation.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
Prohibiting an outdoor patio space is an unnecessary regulation for a lawful business to adhere to, and
for an authority to enforce. State laws already prohibit using cannabis in public; an example is the new
open container law, HB 4014. If cannabis consumption is prohibited in an outdoor patio space, the
proposed regulation has little pragmatic value.
A regulation prohibiting outdoor patio space forces people and pets to stay in a car if they to do not
intend to enter the retail store. Prohibiting outdoor space seems to go against the culture of the High
Desert, and stands in opposition to normalizing cannabis as we have done with breweries and distilleries.
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Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter
Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
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Recommendations: Processing and Production of Marijuana (EFU only)
CONSENSUS ITEMS: PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION, EFU
Production and Processing in EFU: Home Occupation,
29. Production and processing are prohibited as home occupations.
Production and Processing in EFU: Odor
30. For odor, the definition of "building" is, "Any building, including greenhouses, hoop houses, and
other similar structures, used for marijuana production or marijuana processing."
31. Odor standards for production and process in EFU:
• Buildings for production and processing in EFU shall be equipped with an effective odor
control system that prevents unreasonable interference of neighbors' use and enjoyment of
their property.
• An odor control system is permitted if the applicant submits a report by a mechanical
engineer licensed in the State of Oregon demonstrating that the system will control odor.
• Private citizen complaints about odor are authorized, as judged by persons of ordinary
sensibilities.
• The system shall consist of one or more fans.
• The fan(s) shall be sized for cubic feet per minute (CFM) equivalent to the volume of the
building (length multiplied by width multiplied by height) divided by three.
• The filter(s) shall be rated for the required CFM.
• The system shall be maintained in working order and shall be in use.
• These standards shall be applied to existing production and processing sites after one year.
Production and Processing in EFU: Noise
32. Marijuana processing and production sites in EFU shall comply with the Noise Control Standards
of DCC 8.08. This standard applies to existing medical marijuana sites, as well as any prospective
sites.
Production and Processing in EFU: Lighting
33. Production and processing sites in EFU shall meet the following lighting standards:
• Inside building lighting used for marijuana production shall not be visible outside the building
from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the following day.
• Outdoor marijuana grow lights shall not be illuminated from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the
following day.
• Light cast by exterior light fixtures other than marijuana grow lights (i.e. security lights) shall
not trespass onto adjacent Tots.
• Lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded in such a manner that all light emitted directly by the
lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or refraction, is projected below the
horizontal plane through the lowest light -emitting part.
• These standards shall be applied to existing production and processing sites after one year.
Production and Processing in EFU: Separation
34. For production and processing in EFU, there shall be a separation of 1,000 feet from public and
private elementary and secondary schools, licensed child care centers (excluding in-home child
care), licensed pre-schools, national monuments and state parks, and all approved/licensed youth
activity centers; a change in use (e.g., a new school) shall not cause a violation of this standard;
separation is to be measured from the lot line of the school.
35. For production and processing in EFU, the 1,000 -foot separation shall be measured from the lot
line of the school to the premises.
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36. Existing lawfully -established medical marijuana processing and production sites are exempt from
the separation standard; however, if they apply for a new type of license, the separation rules
would apply.
NON -CONSENSUS ITEMS: PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION, EFU
Production and Processing in EFU: Production Outside
37. Prohibit outdoor/no-building cannabis grow sites.
Position in favor:
■ Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
■ The residents of rural Deschutes County are currently suffering from the reduction in quality of life
and reduction in property values due in large part to the consequences of the unregulated "Skunk
Like" odor emanating from the over 1800 currently licensed medical marijuana grow sites in
Deschutes County.
■ MAC members had consensus on odor control for indoor (in a building) grow sites. Since it is not
possible to contain odors from outdoor grows and outdoor grows would likely be larger than indoor
grows, it is not possible to control odors from outdoor marijuana grow sites. Therefore no outdoor
grow sites shall be allowed.
• In Deschutes County, we have a unique rural population. Unlike any other County in Oregon, we have
approximately one third, or over 55,000 residents, living in rural areas. Many live in small
unincorporated communities and many thousand others are spread throughout the rural areas.
Unlike any other County, most of our rural residents do not farm. Many of these rural residents live in
EFU areas and enjoy all that country living has to offer. The county is unique in that it is an area of
many destination resorts, offers a very desirable area to live for retirees, and provides ample
opportunities for health and outdoor enthusiasts. Marijuana grow sites are changing this wonderful
county in ways that none of us could have imagined even a few years ago.
• Only the four MAC members who are currently living near marijuana grow sites showed green cards
for the prohibition of outdoor grow sites.
■ Outdoor grows will also invite theft and encourage the criminal element to prey on our rural areas.
Division 25 Section 845-025-1410 states that licensee must provide security systems that include
commercial grade, non-residential door locks installed on every external door of licensed premises
where marijuana items are present. A valid question would be how an outdoor grow site could be
similarly protected even with fences topped with razor or barbed wire. Significant negative impact to
public safety should be of utmost concern to the County when considering this issue.
■ Division 25 Section 845-025-2040 (2) (b) states outdoor production canopy limits:
o Tier l: Up to 20,000 square feet.
o Tier ll: 20,001 to 40,000 square feet [nearly an acre]
• OAR 845-025-1115(1)(d)(B) offers a provision that suggests a single parcel could far exceed the
canopy limits listed above, as long as licensees on that parcel are not held under "common
ownership." That essentially means producers could stack licenses similar to what is happening
under OHA rules for growers, and the number of licensees — and canopies — would be limited only by
the size of the relevant parcel of land. Read this to mean massive outdoor marijuana grows on a
single tax lot wafting its skunk -like odor for thousands of feet.
• Since Deschutes County is not required to consider the "Right To Farm" statutes when adopting
regulations controlling the nuisance aspects of marijuana, and given the fact that other political
subdivisions such as Boulder and Denver Counties in Colorado have successfully implemented
regulations that do not allow odor off the premises, we believe a requirement for marijuana to only
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be grown indoor with sufficient odor elimination systems is reasonable for our climate and unique
diversity of rural residents and their lifestyles.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
The outright prohibition of outdoor growing on EFU land option resulted in five red cards, five yellow
cards, and three green cards. An outright prohibition to farm a crop is unreasonable on its face, because
especially on large parcels this would prevent even one plant from being grown at a location outdoors
where it might not cause any disturbance to any neighbors. It was also discussed that growing outdoors
in this climate is extremely difficult, if not impossible, so the number of situations this would pertain to is
very limited. Most importantly, an outright prohibition does not seem to be based on any particular
reason, as conditions of use still have to be applied.
An outright ban on outdoor cannabis production also goes against the Deschutes County's
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies. Goal 2 offers clear guidelines for assessing
land use regulations in light of a new agricultural technology, especially one that is revenue generating
and well-suited to our unique environment. Our county's comprehensive plan supports stakeholders in
studying and promoting economically viable agricultural opportunities and practices. It calls upon us to
encourage small farming enterprises, including, but not limited to, niche markets, organic farming, farm
stands and value-added products.
While most cannabis farmers will likely use greenhouses, rigid frames, and indoor growing for cannabis
production, there are some pragmatic reasons for allowing outdoor cultivation. For example, a cannabis
farmer may find summer months to be particularly helpful to phenotype for new cannabis genetics, with
an end result of culling the majority of the cohort. With low overhead and minimal initial startup
expenses, outdoor production serves a small farm model in a large way. Vegetative, or juvenile growth,
is another example of a relevant use of outdoor cannabis production in our county. It may serve o
cannabis business model to use outdoor production for Vegetative growth exclusively; during this part of
the plant's life cycle, there is no detectable odor coming from the plant. The above examples are two of
many unique outdoor cultivation methods; an outright prohibition on outdoor cannabis production
would be a great disservice to the niche markets and for the value added products of cannabis.
if there is deep concern over the impacts of outdoor production, please consider the following
alternatives to an outright ban in order to stay in line with the purpose of EFU lands as defined in the
Deschutes County Code chapter 18.16.010:
• Allow outdoor cannabis production to occur under standards until December 2017. This date is
important to outdoor farmers, as it will allow them to complete a single crop if Deschutes County
adopts regulation before the end of this year. By adopting a sunset clause, we are giving our county
a chance to test outdoor production under our state laws and we have the opportunity to redefine
the regulations at the end of a harvest.
• Create a pilot program: a second alternative to an outright ban on outdoor production is to create a
pilot program. A small, controlled program with 15 participants would allow farmers to demonstrate
the workability of outdoor cultivation while minimizing the administrative burden on the county.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter
Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Addition to the position against:
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 21
The state has allowed the county to adopt "reasonable" regulations in its opt -out of Right to Farm. An
outright prohibition of outdoor production of any crop in an EFU zone cannot fit the definition of
"reasonable" by any standard. There are EFU parcels in Deschutes County that are hundreds of acres in
size and places where neighbors are miles away. None of these properties would have any impact on
neighboring properties. It should be noted that EFU is reserved for commercial agriculture and was
intended to protect the ability of farmers' use of their land over the competing residential uses that may
encroach on agricultural zones.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
38. Allow marijuana grow sites without a building in EFU if they do not unreasonably interfere with
the use and enjoyment of neighbors' properties.
Position in favor:
It was suggested that we should say that growing outdoors and without a building is allowed with the
condition that it does not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of another's property, held
to the standard of an individual with ordinary sensibilities. I think this is exactly the kind of regulation we
are supposed to come up with if it is one that will satisfy landowners on both sides of the equation. This
proposal had two red cards, one yellow card, and the rest green.
Supporting language that shows good intention from the cannabis producers who are on the MAC is line
with the Board of County Commissioners' intention to create a friendly neighbor policy. This policy strikes
a fair balance between livability for all county residents and a farmer's guaranteed opportunity to farm
on EFU land. In our County Code, Chapter 18.16.010, EFU zoned land is purposed to preserve and
maintain agricultural lands and to serve as a sanctuary for farm use. At the same time, the cannabis
producers on the MAC recognize that our crop is unique and we support regulations that arose through
the committee's efforts to reach consensus.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Glenn Kotara, Hunter
Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Position against:
• MAC members had consensus on odor control for indoor (in a building) grow sites because marijuana
grow sites cannot avoid odors that do not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighbors' properties.
(NOTE: Several MAC members disagreed with and objected to this characterization of their point
of view.)
• It is not physically possible to install odor control systems on outdoor marijuana grow sites.
• Outdoor grows will create odors.
• No standard has been established in Deschutes County to determine what "unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of neighbors' properties" means, therefore no odor measurement
standard for odors emanating from outdoor grows can be performed. County enforcement
personnel, already overloaded with other nuisance and compliance complaints (be they marijuana or
other types), will encounter an administrative nightmare.
• Odors interfering with the use and enjoyment of properties will travel on prevailing winds and impact
many properties around a multi -thousand -foot radius, not just to the properties adjacent to the grow
site. Thus, if the County wants to approve an outdoor grow, it is not possible to determine how many
feet away from said outdoor grow site staff must go to gain "approvals" from nearby property
owners. This creates an administrative and enforcement nightmare.
• If an outdoor grow can be initiated without County approval, many outdoor grows may be started
and any number of nearby residents' reasonable use and enjoyment of their property could be
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 22
impacted. Once established, lithe odors create a problem for nearby residents, the only method to
mitigate the odor issue would be removal of the outdoor grows. This initiates a complicated and
expensive administrative and legal confrontation driven by the impacted neighbors against the
marijuana grower. The marijuana grower would claim they have the right to grow because they have
been allowed to make the investment. The property owner would claim that their reasonable use
and enjoyment of their property is being impacted.
■ If nearby properties change ownership, the new residents could have different sensitivities than the
previous residents and the grow site might interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of the
new resident's properties. These new residents may not have line of sight to the grow site and thus
may not be aware of potential odor issues when selecting their property. The marijuana grower who
has made a significant financial and personal investment in the outdoor grow will come to believe
they have the "right" to the outdoor grow due to the previous precedent of existence and will not
want to remove the marijuana and terminate their income stream. Thus, a complicated and
expensive administrative and legal confrontation would ensue. Until the issue is resolved, the
reasonable use and enjoyment of the property would be negatively impacted. The confrontation
period will continue for months or years and during this period the use and enjoyment of neighbors'
properties will be unreasonably interfered with.
To avoid significant future conflicts between neighbors and untold complication for the County, County
enforcement staff, and legal system that will occur since outdoor grows cannot avoid odors, outdoor
grows should not be allowed under any circumstances.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
39. Allow non -building marijuana grow sites in EFU if the neighbors signed a petition to allow it.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
Production and Processing in EFU: Access
40. The subject property shall have frontage on, and direct access from, a constructed public, county,
or state road, or take access on an exclusive road or easement serving only the subject property. If
property takes access via a private road or easement which also serves other properties, evidence
must be provided by the applicant, in the form of a petition, that a majority of other property
owners who have access rights to the private road or easement agree to allow the specific
marijuana production or marijuana processing described in the application. Such evidence shall
include any conditions stipulated in the agreement.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against (first oftwol:
Easements are legal documents between landowners for the purpose of use of an ingress or egress. This
ordinance should not impact those agreements. For example, if farmer A sells his neighbor an easement
to access a property on the other side of his farm, he should not face limitations on the use of his land
simply because he was being a good neighbor and allowing someone else to cross his property.
Easements address the types of uses allowed and the county should not impose itself into a civil matter
between neighbors or allow one neighbor to unreasonably veto the uses of another.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 23
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh
Rodriguez
Position against (second of two):
• Private roads and easements often traverse one or more properties to reach the destined marijuana
operation.
• In unincorporated Deschutes County, especially with the subdivision of large parcels into smaller
ones, many parcels of land are indeed served by these private roads or easements.
• The proposed item indicates marijuana operation traffic would be permitted on said road/easement
if a "majority" of property owners with access rights to that private road or easement agree to allow
it.
• This item should require ALL property owners with access rights to agree to allow marijuana
operation traffic on the road or easement.
• A single property owner with access rights to that private road or easement may be more seriously
impacted with ingress and egress traffic resulting from a commercial marijuana grow operation.
Their dwelling may be located closer, their personal use and enjoyment of their property may be
adjacent to that road or easement, their children may ride bikes on such roadway or easement, and
the impact of such traffic could substantially reduce their property values.
• Since marijuana is a unique industry with inherent risks, requiring ALL property owners to agree to
allow marijuana business traffic is necessary.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
41. There shall be no access restrictions to marijuana processing and production sites in EFU.
Position in favor:
Easements are legal documents between landowners for the purpose of use of an ingress or egress. This
ordinance should not impact those agreements. For example, if farmer A sells his neighbor an easement
to access a property on the other side of his farm, he should not face limitations on the use of his land
simply because he was being a good neighbor and allowing someone else to cross his property.
Easements address the types of uses allowed and the county should not impose itself into a civil matter
between neighbors or allow one neighbor to unreasonably veto the uses of another.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh
Rodriguez
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Tim Elliott and Liz Lotochinski
Production and Processing in EFU: Lot Size (production)
42. The minimum lot size for recreational marijuana production in EFU is 20 acres, and growing
outside an enclosed building is prohibited.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• Some residents of rural Deschutes County are currently suffering from the reduction in quality of life
and reduction in property values due in part to the consequences of the unregulated "Skunk -Like"
odor emanating from some of the over 1,800 currently licensed medical marijuana grow sites in
Deschutes County.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 24
MAC members had consensus on odor control at grow sites in a building. Since it is not possible to
contain odors from outdoor grows, and because outdoor grows would likely be larger than indoor
grows, we propose no outdoor grow sites shall be allowed.
In Deschutes County, we have a unique rural population. Unlike any other County in Oregon, we have
approximately one third, or over 55,000 residents, living in rural areas. Many live in small
unincorporated communities and many thousand others are spread throughout the rural areas.
Unlike any other County, most of our rural residents do not farm. Many of these rural residents live in
EFU areas and enjoy all that country living has to offer. The county is unique because it is an area of
many destination resorts, offers a very desirable place to live for retirees, and provides ample
opportunities for activity and outdoor enthusiasts. Marijuana grow sites are changing the nature of
the county in ways that none of us could have imagined even a few years ago.
■ Most of the thousands of parcels of EFU land in Deschutes County of less than 20 acres are not
economical to farm and are typically not used for farming as defined in Oregon Statutes. They were
purchased by people desiring the rural lifestyle. Prohibiting marijuana grow sites from intruding on
this idyllic lifestyle would go a long ways towards preventing conflict between and complaints
against neighbors.
■ Almost all owners of 20 acres or less EFU parcels are not able to make a living growing anything
without the use of a greenhouse or other indoor grow facility in order to ensure their crops will not
suffer frost damage and fail. Limiting all marijuana grow sites to more than 20 acres and requiring
all marijuana grow sites to be indoors would mitigate the nuisance aspect and would prevent a
substantial number of complaints from being filed regarding odor emanating from outdoor
marijuana grow sites. This regulation would preserve the property values and expectations of rural
landowners as per the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan.
■ Only five of the MAC members who are not in the marijuana industry showed green or yellow cards
for the regulation against outdoor grow sites.
Outdoor grows will also invite theft and encourage the criminal element to prey on our rural areas.
Division 25 Section 845-025-1410 states that licensees must provide security systems that include
commercial grade, non-residential door locks installed on every external door of licensed premises
where marijuana items are present. A valid question would be how an outdoor grow site could be
similarly protected, even with fences topped with razor or barbed wire. Significant negative impact
to public safety should be of utmost concern to the County when considering this issue.
• Since Deschutes County is not required to consider the "Right To Farm" statutes when adopting
regulations controlling the nuisance aspects of marijuana, and given the fact that other counties
such as Boulder and Denver in Colorado have successfully implemented regulations that do not allow
odor off the premises, we believe a requirement for marijuana to only be grown indoor with
sufficient odor elimination systems is reasonable for our climate and unique diversity of rural
residents and their lifestyles.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, and Larry Fulkerson
Position against:
The proposal to require a minimum EFU lot size of 20 acres with no outdoor production represents an
unreasonable restriction on small farmers. The proposal was poorly received by MAC members, as it
received 2 green cards, 8 red cards, and 3 yellow cards.
Cannabis producers on the MAC have demonstrated a commitment to "friendly neighbor" regulations
and have supported proposals that restrict production on EFU land. Our committee has approved noise,
odor, and lighting regulations for cannabis production on EFU land by consensus agreement. When
combined with reasonable setbacks, these regulations strike the right balance between the concerns of
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 25
hobby landowners and EFU farmers. Imposing a minimum lot size would confer no functional benefit to
the community in terms of nuisance reduction, but it would have the unintended consequence of
unreasonably restricting the ability of small farmers to improve the value of their land and create a
better life for their families by using their EFU farmland as it was intended.
Furthermore, a 20 -acre minimum with no outdoor production does not support the goals outlined in the
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies. These goals include
• promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
A study referenced in the same section of the Comprehensive Plan found that Deschutes County's unique
climate and short growing season mean that it is harder to create economic stability on large lots in our
county. A crop like cannabis that can be farmed on small lot sizes means that there is real economic
potential for small farmers on properties that have been properly zoned and classified.
Finally, it is worth noting that hog farms on EFU have no minimum acreage requirements. Wineries are
allowed on lots of 15 acres and above. lithe county wishes to move forward with a minimum EFU lot
size, a 10 -acre minimum would be a more reasonable limitation that takes into account setbacks and
nuisance regulations as well as the smaller lot size needed for successful cannabis farming.
This proposal would also disallow outdoor production. Outdoor growing has previously been discussed
and non -consensus reports have been included in this report that represent those views (see item #37).
An outright prohibition to grow an outdoor farm crop is unreasonable on its face, especially on large
parcels, as this would prevent even one plant from being grown at an outdoor location where it
potentially would not cause any disturbance to any neighbors. Most importantly, an outright prohibition
does not seem to be based on any particular reason, as conditions of use still have to be applied. In our
County Code Chapter 18.16.010, EFU zoned land has the clear purpose to be used for farming, and to
disallow outdoor cannabis cultivation would not support agricultural opportunities or farm stakeholders.
This type of regulation, if adopted, discourages an economically viable and value-added farm crop, in
addition to creating a high barrier of entry for small farming enterprises and niche markets. Please refer
to item #37 (above) for a more detailed discussion on outdoor cannabis production in our county and
creative ways in which MAC members attempted to reach consensus.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, and
Lindsey Pate
43. There is no minimum lot size for recreational marijuana production in EFU.
Position in favor:
We support no minimum lot size in EFU zone given the fact that it is unreasonable to restrict recreational
marijuana production as a potential use for the majority of EFU-zoned properties in the county. All EFU
properties still have to meet state restrictions in order to obtain a license, which may prevent some
smaller lots from being potential sites anyway. Plus, if only big parcels can have production operations,
we are really encouraging the big operations as opposed to allowing the smaller, family farmers have a
chance at making their farm productive. According to the numbers given at this meeting, in Deschutes
County, 4,428 lots are less than 5 acres, 980 are between 5 and 10 acres, 1084 are between 10 and 20
acres, 956 are between 20 and 40 acres, and 960 parcels are larger than 40 acres.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 26
Minimum lot sizes were intended to try to mitigate nuisance issues. The MAC has reached consensus for
mitigating odor, noise, and light, which are the nuisance concerns for most people and therefore
minimum lot sizes are no longer needed to serve that purpose. The Exclusive Farm Use zone was
intended to preserve lands for commercial agricultural production. There is no differentiation within the
zone for different types or intensities of agricultural uses. To create minimum lot size requirements within
the same zone would create a slippery slope of de facto sub -zones and increased restrictions within the
EFU zone. The more proper way to address smaller zones that some may feel are inappropriate for all
farm uses is to rezone them to MUA or RR, where the county can legally impose limitations on
agricultural uses. Imposing arbitrary cropping restrictions on some EFU parcels is not a "reasonable
restriction" under the statute.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
• The MAC was charged with considering the Planning Commission's recommendations as a starting
point to discussions.
Since the MAC is responsible for considering both reasonable and balanced regulations for both sides
of every issue, having no minimum lot size is a disservice to the intent of the committee.
• While some existing medical marijuana grow site owners have demonstrated a total lack of regard
for the rural residents around them and have been called the "few bad apples," what proof can be
offered to ensure that all recreational grow sites will have kind, cooperative, supportive and
accommodating owners?
• By requiring some minimum parcel size, the number of total available marijuana grow sites is
lessened and therefore the total affected neighboring or nearby parcels is reduced.
• Because there tends to be a clustering of smaller parcels in a given geographic area of Deschutes
County, the nuisance of marijuana grow sites to their neighbors in those denser areas will be
mitigated by having some minimum lot size.
• Without question, the public safety, quality of life, and property values of rural property owners
surrounded by nuisance -generating marijuana grows will be negatively impacted on an ongoing
basis.
• It has been suggested that owners of smaller EFU lots have not been able to make a living on their
land. Those same owners chose to buy those parcels knowing that farming is not a sustainable
economic activity in Deschutes County. The MAC should not consider bolstering up these smaller lot
owners' income at the risk of destroying or significantly reducing other residents' enjoyment of their
land, their peace, quiet, comfort and safety, and the value of their property or the ability to sell it in
the future.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
44. The minimum lot size for recreational marijuana production in EFU is 20 acres, growing outside of
an enclosed building is prohibited, and no production is allowed if adjacent parcels are zoned
MUA-10 or RR -10.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• Deschutes County has allowed former farm properties to be divided into small parcels (RR -10, MUA,
and EFU) <20 acres for residential development. When this occurred, Deschutes County effectively
changed the designation of these areas from farm to residential without changing the zoning. These
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small parcels are not economic to farm. They are residential neighborhoods where residents might
grow a little hay or have a few farm animals, but they are not viable farms.
• If a large parcel borders RR-10 or MUA properties, the public safety, quality of life, and property
values of the RR-10 and MUA-10 residential properties are negatively impacted.
• Some residents of rural Deschutes County are currently suffering from the reduction in quality of life
and reduced property values due, in part, to the consequences of the unregulated "Skunk-Like" odor
emanating from some of the over 1,800 currently licensed medical marijuana grow sites in Deschutes
County.
• MAC members had consensus on odor control at grow sites in a building. Since it is not possible to
contain odors from outdoor grows, and because outdoor grows would likely be larger than indoor
grows, we propose no outdoor grow sites shall be allowed.
• In Deschutes County, we have a unique rural population. Unlike any other County in Oregon, we have
approximately one third, or over 55,000 residents, living in rural areas. Many live in small
unincorporated communities and many thousand others are spread throughout the rural areas.
Unlike any other County, most of our rural residents do not farm. Many of these rural residents live in
RR-10, MUA-10, and EFU areas and enjoy all that country living has to offer. The county is unique
because it is an area of many destination resorts, offers a very desirable place to live for retirees, and
provides ample opportunities for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Marijuana grow
sites are changing the nature of the county in ways that none of us could have imagined a few years
ago.
• Most of the thousands of parcels of RR-10, MUA-10, and EFU land in Deschutes County that are less
than 20 acres are not economical to farm and are typically not used for farming as defined in Oregon
Statutes. They were purchased by people desiring the rural lifestyle. Prohibiting marijuana grow sites
from intruding on this idyllic lifestyle would go a long way towards preventing conflict between and
complaints against neighbors.
• Almost all owners of 20 acres or less RR-10, MUA-10, and EFU parcels are not able to make a living
growing anything without the use of a greenhouse or other indoor grow facility in order to ensure
their crops will not suffer frost damage and fail. Limiting all marijuana grow sites to more than 20
acres and requiring all marijuana grow sites to be indoors would mitigate the nuisance aspect and
would prevent a substantial number of complaints from being filed regarding odor emanating from
outdoor marijuana grow sites. This regulation would preserve the property values and expectations
of rural landowners per the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan.
• Only four of the MAC members who are not in the marijuana industry showed green cards for the
regulation against outdoor grow sites.
• Outdoor grows will also invite theft and encourage the criminal element to prey on our rural areas.
Division 25 Section 845-025-1410 states that licensees must provide security systems that include
commercial grade, non-residential door locks installed on every external door of licensed premises
where marijuana items are present. A valid question would be how an outdoor grow site could be
similarly protected even with fences topped with razor or barbed wire. Significant negative impact to
public safety should be of utmost concern to the County when considering this issue.
• Since Deschutes County is not required to consider the "Right To Farm" statutes when adopting
regulations controlling the nuisance aspects of marijuana, and given the fact that other counties
such as Boulder and Denver in Colorado have successfully implemented regulations that do not allow
odor off the premises, we believe a requirement for marijuana to only be grown indoor with
sufficient odor elimination systems is reasonable for our climate and unique diversity of rural
residents and their lifestyles.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 28
Position against:
The proposal to ban licensed and regulated cannabis farming on Exclusive Farm Use land that is adjacent
to Mixed Use Agricultural and Rural Residential zoned parcels is unreasonable and unworkable. Using
restrictions on MUA and RR as a mechanism to forbid allowed uses on EFU farmland goes against the
letter and the spirit of Oregon's and Deschutes County's agricultural policies and goals to preserving our
productive farmlands. The MAC members, receiving 2 green cards, 8 red cards, and 3 yellow cards,
poorly received this proposal.
The Deschutes County Code, Chapter 18.32.010 states that the purpose of MUA land is to preserve and
maintain agricultural lands not suited for full-time commercial farming. Its primary purpose is not
exclusive to residential use and the MUA is considered a valuable transition zone to reinforce farming
practices in our county. Because of its purpose in preserving farmland, an adjacent MUA property should
not be a burden of entry to a licensed cannabis producer on an EFU parcel.
Similarly, RR zones have a role in preserving the farming lifestyle in Deschutes County. Purchasers of RR
properties are subject to the same warnings about the realities of living in rural country near farmland.
An adjacent RR property should not be disqualifier for a licensed cannabis producer.
This proposal would also require a minimum EFU lot size of 20 acres. This represents an unreasonable
restriction on small farmers.
Cannabis producers on the MAC have demonstrated a commitment to "friendly neighbor" regulations
and have supported proposals that restrict production on EFU land. Our committee has approved noise,
odor, and lighting regulations for cannabis production on EFU land by consensus agreement. When
combined with reasonable setbacks, these regulations strike the right balance between the concerns of
hobby landowners and EFU farmers. Imposing a minimum lot size would confer no functional benefit to
the community in terms of nuisance reduction, but it would have the unintended consequence of
unreasonably restricting the ability of small farmers to improve the value of their land and create a
better life for their families by using their EFU farmland as it was intended.
Furthermore, a 20 -acre minimum with no outdoor production does not support the goals outlined in the
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies. These goals include
• promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
A study referenced in the same section of the Comprehensive Plan found that Deschutes County's unique
climate and short growing season mean that it is harder to create economic stability on large lots in our
county. A crop like cannabis that can be farmed on small lot sizes means that there is real economic
potential for small farmers on properties that have been properly zoned and classified.
Finally, it is worth noting that hog farms on EFU have no minimum acreage requirements. Wineries are
allowed on lots of 15 acres and above. If the county wishes to move forward with a minimum EFU lot
size, a 10 -acre minimum would be a more reasonable limitation that takes into account setbacks and
nuisance regulations as well as the smaller lot size needed for successful cannabis farming.
This proposal would also disallow outdoor production. Outdoor growing has previously been discussed
and non -consensus reports have been submitted that represent those views (see item #37). An outright
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 29
prohibition to grow an outdoor farm crop is unreasonable on its face, especially on large parcels, as this
would prevent even one plant from being grown at an outdoor location where it potentially would not
cause any disturbance to any neighbors. Most importantly, an outright prohibition does not seem to be
based on any particular reason, as conditions of use still have to be applied. In our County Code Chapter
18.16.010, EFU-zoned land has the clear purpose to be used for farming, and to disallow outdoor
cannabis cultivation would not support agricultural opportunities or farm stakeholders. This type of
regulation, if adopted, discourages an economically viable and value-added farm crop, in addition to
creating a high barrier of entry for small farming enterprises and niche markets. Please refer to item #37
(above) for a more detailed discussion on outdoor cannabis production in our county and creative ways
in which MAC members attempted to reach consensus.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, and
Lindsey Pate
45. The minimum lot size for recreational marijuana production in EFU is 10 acres for Tier 1 and 20
acres for Tier 2.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
46. There is no minimum lot size for medical marijuana production in EFU.
Position in favor:
We support no minimum lot size in EFU zone given the fact that it is unreasonable to restrict recreational
marijuana production as a potential use for the majority of EFU-zoned properties in the county. All EFU
properties still have to meet state restrictions in order to obtain a license, which may prevent some
smaller lots from being potential sites anyway. Plus, if only big parcels can have production operations,
we are really encouraging the big operations as opposed to allowing the smaller, family farmers have a
chance at making their farm productive. According to the numbers given at this meeting, in Deschutes
County, 4,428 lots are less than 5 acres, 980 are between 5 and 10 acres, 1084 are between 10 and 20
acres, 956 are between 20 and 40 acres, and 960 parcels are larger than 40 acres.
Minimum lot sizes were intended to try to mitigate nuisance issues. The MAC has reached consensus for
mitigating odor, noise, and light, which are the nuisance concerns for most people and therefore
minimum lot sizes are no longer needed to serve that purpose. The Exclusive Farm Use zone was
intended to preserve lands for commercial agricultural production. There is no differentiation within the
zone for different types or intensities of agricultural uses. To create minimum lot size requirements within
the same zone would create a slippery slope of de facto sub -zones and increased restrictions within the
EFU zone. The more proper way to address smaller zones that some may feel are inappropriate for all
farm uses is to rezone them to MUA or RR, where the county can legally impose limitations on
agricultural uses. Imposing arbitrary cropping restrictions on some EFU parcels is not a "reasonable
restriction" under the statute.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, and
Lindsey Pate
Position against:
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 30
• The MAC was charged with considering the Planning Commission's recommendations as a starting
point to discussions.
• Since the Planning Commission established a minimum of 20+ acres on EFU parcels, the suggestion
to remove even that very lenient lot size suggests the intention from the marijuana industry is to
open every available EFU lot to the potential of a medical marijuana grow site.
• Since the MAC is responsible for considering both reasonable and balanced regulations for both sides
of every issue, having no minimum lot size is a disservice to the intent of the committee.
• While some existing medical marijuana grow site owners have demonstrated a total lack of regard
to the rural residents around them and have been called the "few bad apples," what proof can be
offered to ensure that all additional new medical grow sites will have kind, cooperative, supportive
and accommodating owners?
• By requiring some minimum parcel size, the number of total available marijuana grow sites is
lessened and therefore the total affected neighboring or nearby parcels is reduced.
• Because there tends to be a clustering of smaller parcels in a given geographic area of Deschutes
County, the nuisance of marijuana grow sites to their neighbors in those denser areas will be
mitigated by having some minimum lot size.
• Without question, the public safety, quality of life, and property values of rural property owners
surrounded by nuisance -generating marijuana grows will be negatively impacted on an ongoing
basis.
■ It has been suggested that owners of smaller EFU lots have not been able to make a living on their
land. Those same owners chose to buy those parcels knowing that farming is not a sustainable
economic activity in Deschutes County. The MAC should not consider bolstering up these smaller lot
owners' income at the risk of destroying or significantly reducing other residents' enjoyment of their
land, their peace, quiet, comfort and safety, and the value of their property or the ability to sell it in
the future.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
47. The minimum lot size for medical marijuana production in EFU is 20 acres and growing outside of
an enclosed building is prohibited.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
■ Some residents of rural Deschutes County are currently suffering from the reduction in quality of life
and reduction in property values due in part to the consequences of the unregulated "Skunk -Like"
odor emanating from some of the over 1,800 currently licensed medical marijuana grow sites in
Deschutes County.
■ MAC members had consensus on odor control at grow sites in a building. Since it is not possible to
contain odors from outdoor grows, and because outdoor grows would likely be larger than indoor
grows, we propose no outdoor grow sites shall be allowed.
• In Deschutes County, we have a unique rural population. Unlike any other County in Oregon, we have
approximately one third, or over 55,000 residents, living in rural areas. Many live in small
unincorporated communities and many thousand others are spread throughout the rural areas.
Unlike any other County, most of our rural residents do not farm. Many of these rural residents live in
EFU areas and enjoy all that country living has to offer. The county is unique because it is an area of
many destination resorts, offers a very desirable place to live for retirees, and provides ample
opportunities for activity and outdoor enthusiasts. Marijuana grow sites are changing the nature of
the county in ways that none of us could have imagined even a few years ago.
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■ Most of the thousands of parcels of EFU land in Deschutes County of less than 20 acres are not
economical to farm and are typically not used for farming as defined in Oregon Statutes. They were
purchased by people desiring the rural lifestyle. Prohibiting marijuana grow sites from intruding on
this idyllic lifestyle would go a long ways towards preventing conflict between and complaints
against neighbors.
■ Almost all owners of 20 acres or less EFU parcels are not able to make a living growing anything
without the use of a greenhouse or other indoor grow facility, in order to ensure their crops will not
suffer frost damage and fail. Limiting all marijuana grow sites to more than 20 acres and requiring
all marijuana grow sites to be indoors would mitigate the nuisance aspect and would prevent a
substantial number of complaints from being filed regarding odor emanating from outdoor
marijuana grow sites. This regulation would preserve the property values and expectations of rural
landowners per the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan.
• Only four of the MAC members who are not in the marijuana industry showed green cards for the
regulation against outdoor grow sites.
• Outdoor grows will also invite theft and encourage the criminal element to prey on our rural areas.
Division 25 Section 845-025-1410 states that licensees must provide security systems that include
commercial grade, non-residential door locks installed on every external door of licensed premises
where marijuana items are present. A valid question would be how an outdoor grow site could be
similarly protected, even with fences topped with razor or barbed wire. Significant negative impact
to public safety should be of utmost concern to the County when considering this issue.
• Since Deschutes County is not required to consider the "Right To Farm" statutes when adopting
regulations controlling the nuisance aspects of marijuana, and given the fact that other counties
such as Boulder and Denver in Colorado have successfully implemented regulations that do not allow
odor off the premises, we believe a requirement for marijuana to only be grown indoor with
sufficient odor elimination systems is reasonable for our climate and unique diversity of rural
residents and their lifestyles.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
The proposal to require a 20 -acre minimum on licensed medical cannabis production is unnecessary and
was poorly received by the MAC members, receiving 2 green cards, 8 red cards, and 3 yellow cards.
The Oregon Health Authority has created a new system for licensing and regulating medical cannabis
production, including a significant limitation on plant counts. There is no need to impose further
regulations on medical cannabis producers on EFU land. It is important to be particularly sensitive to the
smaller farmers who continue to produce medical cannabis as they support the needs of local patients in
our county.
This proposal would also require a minimum EFU lot size of 20 acres. This represents an unreasonable
restriction on small farmers.
Cannabis producers on the MAC have demonstrated a commitment to 'friendly neighbor" regulations
and have supported proposals that restrict production on EFU land. Our committee has approved noise,
odor, and lighting regulations for cannabis production on EFU land by consensus agreement. When
combined with reasonable setbacks, these regulations strike the right balance between the concerns of
hobby landowners and EFU farmers. Imposing a minimum lot size would confer no functional benefit to
the community in terms of nuisance reduction, but it would have the unintended consequence of
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unreasonably restricting the ability of small farmers to improve the value of their land and create a
better life for their families by using their EFU farmland as it was intended.
Furthermore, a 20 -acre minimum with no outdoor production does not support the goals outlined in the
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies. These goals include
• promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
A study referenced in the same section of the Comprehensive Plan found that Deschutes County's unique
climate and short growing season mean that it is harder to create economic stability on large lots in our
county. A crop like cannabis that can be farmed on small lot sizes means that there is real economic
potential for small farmers on properties that have been properly zoned and classified.
Finally, it is worth noting that hog farms on EFU have no minimum acreage requirements. Wineries are
allowed on lots of 15 acres and above. If the county wishes to move forward with a minimum EFU lot
size, a 10 -acre minimum would be a more reasonable limitation that takes into account setbacks and
nuisance regulations as well as the smaller lot size needed for successful cannabis farming.
This proposal would also disallow outdoor production. Outdoor growing has previously been discussed
and non -consensus reports have been submitted that represent those views (see item #37). An outright
prohibition to grow an outdoor farm crop is unreasonable on its face, especially on large parcels, as this
would prevent even one plant from being grown at an outdoor location where it potentially would not
cause any disturbance to any neighbors. Most importantly, an outright prohibition does not seem to be
based on any particular reason, as conditions of use still have to be applied. In our County Code Chapter
18.16.010, EFU-zoned land has the clear purpose to be used for farming, and to disallow outdoor
cannabis cultivation would not support agricultural opportunities or farm stakeholders. This type of
regulation, if adopted, discourages an economically viable and value-added farm crop, in addition to
creating a high barrier of entry for small farming enterprises and niche markets. Please refer to item #37
(above) for a more detailed discussion on outdoor cannabis production in our county and creative ways
in which MAC members attempted to reach consensus.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
48. The minimum lot size for medical marijuana production in EFU is 10 acres for up to 48 plants.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
Production and Processing in EFU: Number of Licenses
49. Production in EFU is limited to one license on up to 10 acres, two licenses on 11-20 acres, and one
additional license for every additional 10 acres or portion thereof.
Position in favor:
We support one license per each 10 -acre parcel or portion thereof, given the fact that it is unreasonable
to restrict recreation marijuana production as a potential use for the majority of EFU-zoned properties in
the county. All EFU properties still have to meet state restrictions in order to obtain a license, which may
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prevent some smaller lots from being potential sites anyway. Plus, if only big parcels can have production
operations, we are really encouraging the big operations as opposed to allowing the smaller, family
farmers have a chance at making their farm productive. According to the numbers given at this meeting,
in Deschutes County, 4,428 lots are less than 5 acres, 980 are between 5 and 10 acres, 1084 are between
10 and 20 acres, 956 are between 20 and 40 acres, and 960 parcels are larger than 40 acres.
Current rules do not impose a limit on the number of indoor grow licenses that may be located on the
same tax lot. In keeping with the position that all EFU parcels should be entitled to a license, but as a
compromise to limit impacts, we feel that limiting the number of licenses based on parcel size is
reasonable and fair. This formula restricts small parcels and allows for more production on larger parcels
in what we believe to be a reasonable density.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
We oppose the proposal as presented above (Case 1). We support, instead this proposal (Case 2): 0-10
Acres = 0 license, 10-20 Acres = 0 licenses, 20+ Acres =1 license.
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• There should be no more than one license per parcel. With more than one license, it will be nearly
impossible to control the nuisances. One marijuana industry grower will likely take responsibility to
be a good neighbor; multiple licenses without a single grower in control of all licensed growers on a
parcel will be unmanageable from a responsibility and liability standpoint and will exponentially
expand the nuisances created by these multiple sub -let tenants.
• Deschutes County has allowed former farm properties to be divided into small parcels (RR -10, MUA,
and EFU) <20 acres for residential development. The table below, based on County data, indicates
there are 11,508 parcels < 10 acres, 12,841 < 20 acres and 14,800 total parcels in Deschutes County.
• The proposal in Case #1 would allow a potential of well over (data not available for exact calculation)
14,174 licenses in Deschutes County, far more than are "needed." Case #2 would 'limit" it to 1,959
licenses, which are still far more marijuana licenses than we need or can control.
• If we allow licenses on less than 20 acres, 12,841 rural parcels could be impacted. This is every rural
neighborhood.
• Rural residents also have rights, not just the marijuana industry. Since protecting public safety,
quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural Deschutes County, Case 1 should
not be allowed, only Case 2.
Number of Parcels
Parcel Size EFU Zone MUA Zone EFU + MUA Cumulative Total
0-5 Acres 4,428 4,803 9,231 9,231
5-10 Acres 980 1,297 2,277 11,508
10-20 Acres 1,084 249 1,333 12,841
20-40 Acres 956 30 986 13,827
40+ Acres 966 8 974 14,801
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Estimated Number of Licenses in EFU and MUA-10
Parcel Size # Parcels in EFU and
MUA-10 Case 1 Licenses Case 2 Licenses
<=5 Acres 9,231
<=10 Acres 11,508 11,508 0
<=20 Acres 12,841 14,174
>20 Acres* 1,959 14,174-H-+ 1,959
* Data on parcel size breakdown above 20 acres not available to perform the exact calculation
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
50. Production in EFU is limited to one license on up to 80 acres, two licenses on 81-100 acres, and
one additional license for every additional 20 acres or portion thereof.
Position in favor:
• The MAC was charged to develop reasonable time, place, and manner land use regulations
to mitigate the impacts of medical and recreational businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County.
• Since Oregon's lawmakers unfortunately disfranchised voters (who narrowly passed Measure 91) by
expanding the legalization of recreational marijuana from four plants per household to expansive
commercial grow operations on all agricultural lands protected by Right to Farm with the
designation of pot as a crop, nuisances to all nearby property owners to current legal (or not)
medical grows and an unknown number of recreational grows will occur.
• Stacking marijuana grow and processing licenses on a single parcel of land — effectively subletting
portions of any given parcel — will exponentially increase the nuisances of these grows which are
effectively operated by tenants who do not reside on the property.
• These pot grow and processing tenants will have no appreciation for or respect of the nearby
residents who have owned and lived on their properties for years, invested significant amounts to
maintain and/or improve their real property, and enjoy their properties for the rural lifestyle they
provide.
• Multiple sublessees will have their own employees, supplier contracts, and operating hours, which
will increase the comings and goings of various individuals and their vehicles thereby directly
expanding the nuisances to nearby neighbors.
• An alternate suggestion was made to allow one license for every 10 acres or portion thereof:
• Each recreational license can have the following canopy limits:
Indoor Outdoor
Up to 5,000 sq. ft. Up to 20,000 sq. ft.
5,001-10,000 sq. ft. 20,000-40,000 sq. ft.
(For comparison's sake, football field = 48,000 sq. ft.)
• Deschutes County has, in land zoned EFU:
o 4,428 parcels of 0-5 acres
o 980 parcels of 5-10 acres
o 1,084 parcels of 10-20 acres
o 956 parcels of 20-40 acres
o 966 parcels of greater 40 acres
• Multiple licenses per EFU parcel based on a 10 -acre (or portion thereof) division would increase the
number of subletting tenants on EFU parcels in rural Deschutes, overwhelm the county's law and
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code enforcement and planning staff, and create nuisances that could not possibly be mitigated with
even the most stringent regulations.
■ Limiting one marijuana license per 80 -acre parcel, and then allowing only one additional license
for every additional 20 acres or portion thereof, is the most reasonable method of nuisance
mitigation for a federally illegal, high-value, cash -based product.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Jeff Ingelse, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
This proposal was not well received by the majority of MAC members. It received 9 red cards, 2 yellow
cards, and 2 green cards.
State law already addresses limits on the number of licenses for tax lots. Imposing county -level
restrictions wastes county resources without adding any clear benefit to our community.
When we consider our County Code, Chapter 18.16.010, the purpose of EFU land is to preserve and
maintain agricultural lands and to serve as a sanctuary for farm use. When a new farm technology has
become available to our farming community, it is unreasonable to disallow farmers to utilize that new
technology (in this case, a high value farm crop that uses minimal resources) that is well suited to our
particular environment and is profitable on a small lot size.
In the study referenced in our Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2, section 2.2,
Agricultural Lands, our unique climate and short growing season resulted in a change in our minimum
parcel size from the standard larger parcels seen in other states. For local farmers who have a larger
parcels, this presents a unique opportunity to utilize their farmland as it was intended per our County
Code Chapter 18.16.010 referencing the purpose of EFU-zoned land.
An outright prohibition to grow an outdoor farm crop is unreasonable on its face, especially on large
parcels, as this would prevent even one plant from being grown at an outdoor location where it
potentially would not cause any disturbance to any neighbors. Most importantly, an outright prohibition
does not seem to be based on any particular reason, as conditions of use still have to be applied. In our
County Code Chapter 18.16.010, EFU-zoned land has the clear purpose to be used for farming, and to
disallow outdoor cannabis cultivation would not support agricultural opportunities or farm stakeholders.
This type of regulation, if adopted, discourages an economically viable and value-added farm crop, in
addition to creating a high barrier of entry for small farming enterprises and niche markets.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Production and Processing in EFU: Setbacks and Minimum Lot Size for Processing Extracts
51. Extract processing is prohibited in EFU; or, if this conflicts with state law, allow extract processing
in EFU only on 80 -acre minimum parcels with 500 -foot setbacks.
Position in favor:
■ OLCC Division 25 Recreational Marijuana Section 845-025-1015 defines "cannabinoid extract" as a
substance obtained by separating cannabinoids from marijuana by:
(a) A chemical extraction process using a hydrocarbon -based solvent, such as butane, hexane,
or propane;
(b) A chemical extraction process using the hydrocarbon -based solvent carbon dioxide, if the
process uses high heat or pressure; or
(c) Any other process identified by the commission, in consultation with the authority, by rule.
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• Butane and propane are highly combustible.
• Deschutes County is in the dry desert.
• Parcels of EFU land in Deschutes County have been divided into smaller parcels since the 1970s,
resulting in a patchwork of properties in EFU, MUA, and RR zones.
• Since one extract processing facility on an EFU parcel can have devastating consequences to nearby
properties in the event of a blast or explosion, no extract processing on EFU land shall be permitted.
• The county's dry climate and abundant vegetative tinder fuels of grasses, shrubs, and trees combined
with (at times) strong, blustery winds could spread an unintended fire to a very large area, affecting
a number of uninvolved residents and their properties and other county and federal lands.
• Why take one chance with this scenario?
• Prohibiting pot extract processing on EFU land is the surest way to safeguard public safety, quality of
life, and property values.
• Since it was suggested during the seventh MAC meeting that marijuana processing cannot be
restricted on EFU land (even though the county has been granted the authority to create regulations
pertaining to marijuana), this position statement goes further to say that if prohibiting extract
processing on EFU is not permitted, then:
• Allow extract processing only on 80 -acre minimum EFU parcels with 500 foot setbacks.
• The parcel size and setback requirement provides enough buffer to ensure any explosion and
associated escaped fire could be contained on the marijuana property until the fire district is able to
contain the burn without it affecting any nearby parcels.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski and Sam Davis
Position against:
In our County Code, Chapter 18.16.025, the processing of farm crops has reasonable regulations already
in place. These regulations include
• Requiring that processing facilities located on a farm operation provide at least one-quarter of
the farm crop processed at the facility.
• Limiting farmers to 10,000 square feet of building to be used in matters of processing.
• Processing facilities must comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not
be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility.
An 80 -acre lot size minimum is not in line with the goals outlined in the Deschutes County
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies as a workable policy for farmers and
considerate to our county residents. These goals include
• promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
Processing provides an important outlet for small and large farmers alike to retain more value from their
cannabis production.
As reflected by the cards displayed by the MAC (2 green cards, 1 yellow card, and 10 red cards), this
proposal is unreasonable to its core.
Extract processing should not be banned outright on EFU land. Our County Code, Chapter 18.16.010
clearly states that the purpose of EFU land is to preserve and maintain agricultural lands and to serve as
a sanctuary for farm use. When a new farm technology has become available to our farming community,
it is unreasonable to disallow local farmers to utilize the new technology. State statute and
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administrative rule set out rigorous regulations for cannabis processing, operator training, and
compliance to ensure the safety of employees and the public.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
52. Extract processing is allowed in EFU only with a closed-loop engineered system, a 25 -foot setback
from the lot line, and a 300 -foot setback from a residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling
unit under application) not on the same property.
Position in favor:
As Cited from Deschutes County Code: "Chapter 18.16. EXCLUSIVE FARM USE ZONES 18.16.010.
Purpose. A. The purpose of the Exclusive Farm Use zones is to preserve and maintain agricultural lands
and to serve as a sanctuary for farm uses."
Main Purpose of this proposal: To protect residences. To protect farmers. To help defend and give
guidance to those who have complied and wish to comply with the purpose outlined in Deschutes County
Code cited above and specifically to reasonably regulate a farm use. The purpose of this proposal is to
allow residences a greater chance to mitigate the potential nuisances of noise, odor, and light associated
with cannabis extract processing by establishing a larger than normal setback from legally -established
single family residences. While protecting residents is at the front of our minds, we also remind ourselves
this is Exclusive Farm Use property. Keeping the rights of farmers in mind, we also wish to allow farmers
the right to process cannabis so long as they meet the larger than normal setback requirement and are
not restricted by unreasonable further regulations or additional setback requirement in property that is
zoned Exclusive Farm Use.
How it helps residences: Keeping in mind that this zone is meant for farming, and that producing and
processing cannabis clearly meets the definition of a farming activity, our feeling is that a 300' set back is
a very generous buffer that will help give proper distance should any unfortunate event happen at the
licensed location no matter how unlikely that may be. We realize that this buffer may indeed disqualify
several Exclusive Farm Use properties in Deschutes County from producing or processing cannabis, which
is a farm crop; but protection and respect of those residences and the people that occupy them was a
large consideration. That is why we proposed such a large buffer. The feeling from our side is that
anything beyond this proposal or imposing any further setback restrictions or requirements in the
Exclusive Farm Use Zone would be unreasonable because, again, this is Exclusive Farm Use.
How it helps farmers: While 300 feet is arguably an unreasonable setback requirement that may harm
several Exclusive Farm Use properties, we feel that a compensating factor for the benefit of farmers
would be to allow them no further setback requirement from the property line than what Deschutes
County already requires, which is 25 feet. This helps ensure that we minimize the negative impact a
borderline unreasonable distance ban may have on smaller farm parcels, and helps insure that the
distance requirement does not become a de facto ban. In Deschutes County, we have several irregularly
shaped parcels as well; so affording as many of these small farmers the opportunity to continue to farm
their properties needs to be a high-priority consideration for regulating cannabis in a fair and unbiased
manner.
Closed -Loop Engineered System: This is a requirement of all processing facilities prior to being issued a
license by any State of Oregon regulatory agency, so there is no need to discuss this part of the proposal
further.
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Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Position against:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• Processing to recover extracts uses solvents and/or high pressure and/or temperature, and have a
high risk of explosions and fires. Marijuana concentrate extraction is an industrial process and
should only be allowed in industrial areas where fire protection and police oversight are readily
available. Processing should not be allowed on RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU independent of setbacks.
• The use of closed-loop systems is relatively infrequent and there are not many suppliers with
experience to design and construct these systems. Because of the lack of control over the marijuana
industry, design standards for these systems are not well developed, making it difficult to know what
standard to apply. A safe closed-loop system using dangerous solvents, heat, and pressure will be
difficult to adequately certify as Deschutes County has no standard for closed-loop marijuana
industry extraction systems.
• Any closed-loop system should have annual inspections to verify the condition of the equipment and
operability of safety systems. Unfortunately, Deschutes County has no standard or requirement for
annual inspections.
• Closed-loop systems are dangerous by their nature and standards for the qualifications and training
of the personnel operating them do not exist.
• A 25 foot setback from a property line and 300 foot setback from the nearest residence does not
provide adequate buffer to protect the residential neighborhoods, because of the challenges
associated with design standards and dangers of fire and explosion, even with a closed-loop system.
Rural residents should not have to live with industrial facilities in a residential neighborhood. There is
no acceptable setback for extraction facilities in RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU that are not in industrial
settings. These are rural residential neighborhoods, not industrial parks.
• If situated in an industrial area, the standard for the setback in the industrial area should apply.
• The proposal references a "residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under application)
not on the same property." If an extraction unit is built next to a residential property in RR -10, MUA-
10, or EFU, the value of the all properties in the area, not just adjacent properties, will be negatively
impacted as long as the extraction unit exists.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
53. Processing extracts in EFU requires a minimum parcel size of 10 acres and setbacks of 100 feet
from the lot line and 300 feet from a residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under
application) not on the same property; closed-loop engineered system required.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
54. Processing extracts in EFU requires setbacks of double the current County Code requirement plus
additional setback of 300 feet from a residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under
application) not on the same property.
Position in favor:
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In an effort to reach consensus, we proposed double the regular implemented setback for processing on
EFU land. The required county setback is variable depending on whether the setback is from a road or
property line.
While consensus was not reached with 6 green cards, 3 yellow cards, and 4 red cards, this proposed
regulation for processing is line in with our Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2,
Agricultural Lands Policies, as processed cannabis is a viable niche market and results in high value farm
products.
These proposed setbacks are additional standards that would be used in conjunction with the clear
regulations already in place for the processing of farm crops in our County Code, Chapter 18.16.025.
These regulations include
• Requiring that processing facilities located on a farm operation provide at least one-quarter of
the farm crop processed at the facility.
• Limiting farmers to 10,000 square feet of building to be used in matters of processing.
• Processing facilities must comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not
be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility.
Supporting onsite processing is beneficial as it reduces any potential risk to public safety in regards to the
transportation of large quantities of raw material into the city or another processing facility.
In addition, farmers will benefit from in-house processing by allowing them to specialize in craft
products. In-house processing also benefits our community by creating more jobs and greater economic
growth.
Because processing will occur inside a building, implementing greater setbacks offer no added value to
the proposed regulations. Large property line setbacks may also have the unintended consequence of
pushing infrastructure into areas less suitable for agricultural technology and away from areas that are
more suited for it.
After an in-depth discussion on this by our committee, the question remains: what nuisance is a large lot
line setback mitigating?
Coupling the doubled lot line setback with a 300 foot setback from a permitted residence not located on
the same tax lot directly addresses the potential nuisance related to cannabis processing, as cannabis
processing must take place inside a building per state statute and our MAC came to consensus on odor
control.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
■ All processing to recover extracts uses solvents, high pressure, and/or temperature and have a high
risk of explosions and fires. Marijuana concentrate extraction is an industrial process and should
only be allowed in industrial areas where fire protection and police oversight is readily available.
This should not be allowed on RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU.
• Use of closed-loop systems is relative infrequent, and there are not many suppliers with the required
experience to design and construct these systems. Because of the lack of control over the marijuana
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industry, design standards for these systems are not well developed, making it difficult to know what
standard to apply. A safe closed-loop system using dangerous solvents, heat, and pressure may be
difficult to certify, and Deschutes County has no standard for closed-loop marijuana industry
extraction systems.
• Any closed-loop system should have annual inspections to verify the condition of the equipment and
operability of safety systems. Unfortunately, Deschutes County has no standard or requirement for
annual inspections.
• Closed-loop systems are dangerous by their nature and standards for the qualifications and training
of the personnel operating them do not exist.
• Doubling Deschutes County standards from a property line and requiring a 300 foot setback from the
nearest residence does not provide an adequate buffer to protect the residential neighborhoods
because of the challenges associated with design standards and dangers of fire and explosion, even
with a closed-loop system.
• There is no acceptable setback for extraction facilities in RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU that are not
industrial settings. These are rural residential neighborhoods, not industrial parks.
• If situated in an industrial area, the standard for the setbacks in the industrial area should apply.
• The proposal refers to a "residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under application)
not on the same property." If an extraction unit is built next to a residential property in RR -10, MUA-
10, or EFU the value of the all properties in the area, not just adjacent properties, will be negatively
impacted as long as the extraction unit exists.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Tim Elliott, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
55. Processing extracts in EFU requires setbacks of 200 feet from the lot line and 300 feet from a
residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under application) not on the same
property.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
56. Processing extracts in EFU requires a setback of 300 feet from a residence (or the proposed
location of a dwelling unit under application) not on the same property.
Position in favor:
The Marijuana Advisory Committee convened to recommend regulations that would address community
livability concerns related to cannabis processing. Eleven of us agreed that a 300 foot setback from a
permitted residence not located on the same tax lot is an effective way to mitigate nuisance of the
agricultural practice. The near -unanimous support for this proposal followed our discussion of extract
processing and it assumes that extracts would be subject to more stringent regulations than production,
but would not be banned outright.
Unlike a lot line setback, which can have unintended consequences such as disallowing the use of an
existing structure that has been well tolerated by neighbors or pushing farming infrastructure closer to a
residence, a residential setback creates a buffer around a permitted dwelling that is not located on the
same property.
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Furthermore, a 300 foot setback from a permitted residence not located on the same tax lot supports the
goals outlined in the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies as
a workable policy for farmers and considerate to our county residents. These goals include
• Promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• Supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• Supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
It is important to note that these setbacks are additional standards that would be used in conjunction
with the clear regulations already in place for processing of farm crops in our County Code, Chapter
18.16.025. These regulations include
• Requiring that processing facilities located on a farm operation provide at least one-quarter of
the farm crop processed at the facility.
• Limiting farmers to 10,000 square feet of building to be used in matters of processing.
• Processing facilities must comply with all applicable siting standards but the standards shall not
be applied in a manner that prohibits the siting of the processing facility.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• All processing to recover extracts uses solvents, high pressure, and/or temperature and have a high
risk of explosions and fires. Marijuana concentrate extraction is an industrial process and should
only be allowed in industrial areas where fire protection and police oversight is readily available.
This should not be allowed on RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU.
• Use of closed-loop systems is relative infrequent. Therefore, there are not many suppliers with
required experience to design and construct these systems. Because of the lack of control over the
marijuana industry, design standards for these systems are not well developed, which makes it
difficult to know what standard to apply. A safe closed-loop system using dangerous solvents, heat,
and pressure will be difficult to certify because Deschutes County has no standard for marijuana
industry closed-loop extraction systems.
• Every closed-loop system should have annual inspections to verify the condition of the equipment
and operability of safety systems. Unfortunately, Deschutes County has no standard or requirement
for annual inspections.
• Closed-loop systems are dangerous by their nature and standards for the qualifications and training
of the personnel operating them do not exist.
• There is no acceptable setback for extraction facilities in RR -10, MUA-10, or EFU that are not
industrial settings, because of the challenges associated with design standards and dangers of fire
and explosion, even with a closed-loop system. A 300 foot setback from the nearest residence does
not provide an adequate buffer to protect the residence. These are rural residential neighborhoods,
not industrial parks.
• If situated in an industrial area, the standard for the setbacks in the industrial area should apply.
• The proposal refers to a "residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under application)
not on the same property." If an extraction unit is built next to a residential property in RR -10, MUA-
10, or EFU the value of the all properties in the area, not just adjacent properties, will be negatively
impacted as long as the extraction unit exists.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
Production and Processing in EFU: Setbacks (not including processing extracts),
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 42
(Please note: The following setback proposals, #57-64, assumed that processing extracts would not be
banned, but rather addressed with perhaps more stringent standards, as noted above in proposals #51-
56.)
57. For new production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, require the County
minimum setbacks plus a 300 -foot setback from any residence (or the proposed location of a
dwelling unit under application) not on the same property.
Position in favor:
As cited from Deschutes County Code: Chapter 18.16. EXCLUSIVE FARM USE ZONES 18.16.010. Purpose.
A. The purpose of the Exclusive Farm Use zones is to preserve and maintain agricultural lands and to
serve as a sanctuary for farm uses.
Main purpose of this proposal: To protect residences. To protect farmers. To help defend and give
guidance to those who have and wish to comply with the purpose outlined in Deschutes County Code
cited above and specifically to reasonably regulate a farm use.
The purpose of this proposal is to allow residences a greater chance to mitigate the potential nuisances
of noise, odor, and light associated with cannabis processing and production by establishing a larger
than normal setback from legally established single family residences. While protecting residents is at
the front of our minds, we also remind ourselves this is Exclusive Farm Use property. Keeping the rights
of farmers in mind, we also wish to allow farmers the right to produce and process cannabis, as long as
they meet the larger than normal setback requirement and are not restricted by unreasonable further
regulations or additional setback requirement in property that is zoned Exclusive Farm Use.
How it helps residences: Keeping in mind that this zone is meant for farming, and that producing and
processing cannabis clearly meets the definition of a farming activity, our feeling is that a 300 foot
setback is a very generous buffer that will help give proper distance should any unfortunate event
happen at the licensed location no matter how unlikely that may be. We realize that this buffer may
indeed disqualify several Exclusive Farm Use properties in Deschutes County from producing or
processing cannabis, which is a farm crop; but protection and respect of those residences and the people
who occupy them was a large consideration and why we proposed such a large buffer. The feeling from
our side is that anything beyond this proposal or imposing any further setback restrictions/requirements
in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone would be unreasonable because, again, this is Exclusive Farm Use.
How it helps farmers: While 300 feet is arguably an unreasonable setback requirement that may harm
several Exclusive Farm Use properties, we feel that a compensating factor for the benefit of farmers
would be to allow them no further setback requirement from the property line than what Deschutes
County already requires, which is 25 feet. This helps ensure that we minimize the negative impact a
borderline unreasonable setback may have on smaller farm parcels and help insure that the distance
requirement doesn't become a de facto ban. In Deschutes County, we have several irregularly shaped
parcels as well; so affording as many of these small farmers the opportunity to continue to farm their
properties needs to be a high-priority consideration for regulating cannabis in a fair and unbiased
manner.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh
Rodriguez
Position against:
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 43
■ The MAC was charged to develop reasonable time, place, and manner land use regulations
to mitigate the impacts of medical and recreational businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County.
■ County setbacks are currently as follows:
18.16.070. Yards.
A. The front yard shall be a minimum of: 40 feet from a property line fronting on a local street,
60 feet from a property line fronting on a collector street, and 100 feet from a property line
fronting on an arterial street.
B. Each side yard shall be a minimum of 25 feet, except that for a nonfarm dwelling proposed on
property with side yards adjacent to property currently employed in farm use, and receiving
special assessment for farm use, the side yard shall be a minimum of 100 feet.
C. Rear yards shall be a minimum of 25 feet, except that for a nonfarm dwelling proposed on
property with a rear yard adjacent to property currently employed in farm use, and receiving special
assessment for farm use, the rear yard shall be a minimum of 100 feet. Chapter 18.16 32 (03/2016)
D. In addition to the setbacks set forth herein, any greater setbacks required by applicable
building or structural codes adopted by the State of Oregon and/or the County under DCC 15.04
shall be met.
• Nuisances include visual impact of Fort Knox -looking processing and production sites surrounded by
fencing, security cameras, no -trespassing signs, and the number of employees and suppliers
frequenting these locations.
• Actually, Fort Knox (see photo to the right) looks pretty good
compared with some marijuana grow sites.
• Many marijuana grow sites have ancillary, unsightly clutter such as
repurposed cargo storage containers, old truck trailers, propane
tanks, pesticide holding tanks, outbuildings, old vehicles, delivery
containers, and support equipment. This blight is typically located
around the grow buildings.
• Marijuana grows invite theft and encourage criminal elements to
prey on rural areas.
• Odors from outdoor grows travel thousands of feet, effectively trespassing onto nearby properties
and public areas.
• Highly impressionable youth, even those educated by their parents or schools on the dangers of pot
consumption by young people, will view marijuana as a normalized element of the community if
grow and processing facilities are sited without sufficient setbacks.
• Setbacks as proposed here will destroy views, increase risk to public safety, create odor pollution,
influence youth by normalizing pot in their lives, and detrimentally affect the enjoyment of all individuals
who use and enjoy Deschutes County: residents, owners, children, visitors, cyclists, guests, tourists, etc.
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values should be the priorities of Deschutes
County Commissioners.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
58. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, require setbacks of 200
feet from a lot line and 300 feet from any residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit
under application) not on the same property.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 44
Supporters:
59. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, require setbacks of 100
feet from the lot line and 300 feet from any residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit
under application) not on the same property.
Position in favor:
This proposal received only 2 red cards, the rest green and yellow. This proposal is very similar to the
County's original staff proposal and came about after extraction standards were discussed. It is
important to note this proposal assumes that extract processing would have a more stringent set of
standards, but not be banned outright.
In our County Code Chapter 18.16.010, land zoned for Exclusive Farm Use has the clear purpose to be
used for farming. A larger residential setback coupled with a reasonable lot line setback supports
agricultural opportunities and farm stakeholders while showing consideration for adjacent rural
residents.
A 300 foot setback from any residence not on the same tax lot is a regulation that gets straight to the
issue at hand, mitigating any potential nuisance from farming practices.
Enforcement of a property line setback greater than 100 feet, on the other hand, would push agricultural
infrastructure to land that is less suitable for production or processing and closer to roads and dwellings
not located on the same tax lot. This is especially true for unconventionally shaped lots and larger
parcels.
In our County Code Chapter 18.16.038, EFU zoned land greater than 15 acres may operate a winery with
a lot line setback of at least 100 feet, unless the County grants an adjustment or variance allowing the
setback of less than 100 feet. There is no additional setback from adjacent neighbors.
A study referenced in the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands
Policies found that Deschutes County's unique climate and short growing season mean that it is harder
to create economic stability on large lots in our county. A crop like cannabis that can be farmed in our
harsh climate offers is real economic potential for local farmers on properties that have been properly
zoned and classified. Reasonable setbacks, like the ones in this proposal, support appropriate agricultural
uses on our EFU land.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Jeff Ingelse, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against:
• The MAC was charged to develop reasonable time, place, and manner land use regulations
to mitigate the impacts of medical and recreational businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County.
• Nuisances include the visual impact of Fort Knox -looking processing and production sites surrounded
by fencing, security cameras, no -trespassing signs, and the number of employees and suppliers
frequenting these locations.
• Many marijuana grow sites have ancillary, unsightly clutter such as repurposed cargo storage
containers, old truck trailers, propane tanks, pesticide holding tanks, outbuildings, old vehicles,
delivery containers, and support equipment. This blight is typically located around the grow
buildings.
• Marijuana grows invite theft and encourages criminal elements to prey on rural areas.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 45
• Odors from outdoor grows travel thousands of feet, effectively trespassing onto nearby properties
and public areas.
• Highly impressionable youth, even those educated by their parents or schools on the dangers of pot
consumption by young people, will view marijuana as a normalized element of the community if
grow and processing facilities are sited without sufficient setbacks.
■ Setbacks as proposed here will destroy views, increase risk to public safety, create odor pollution,
influence youth by normalizing pot in their lives, and detrimentally affect the enjoyment of all
individuals who use and enjoy Deschutes County: residents, owners, children, visitors, cyclists, guests,
tourists, etc.
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values should be the priorities of Deschutes
County Commissioners.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
60. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts,
• Require setbacks of 200 feet from the lot line and 300 feet from a residence (or the proposed
location of a dwelling unit under application) not on the same property for grow sites in a
building; and
• Require setbacks of 200 feet from the lot line and 1,000 feet from a residence (or the
proposed location of a dwelling unit under application) not on the same property for grow
sites outside of a building.
Position in favor:
• Protecting public safety, quality of life, and property values is of utmost importance in rural
Deschutes County.
• Visual impacts are a major concern to neighborhoods. These larger setbacks will help mitigate the
visual impacts. Division 25 Section 845-025-1410 states that licensees must provide security systems
that include commercial grade, non-residential door locks installed on every external door of licensed
premises where marijuana items are present and fences topped with razor or barbed wire. Fences
topped with razor or barbed wire create a prison -like atmosphere. These impacts cannot be
mitigated with only questionable screening that will take years to develop even if adequately
maintained. These greater setbacks are necessary to increase the buffer between the grow facilities
and neighboring residences.
• The majority of marijuana industry facilities typically have ancillary, unsightly clutter associated with
them: 'temporary' large storage containers, old 40 foot truck trailers, propane tanks, outbuildings,
old vehicles, delivery containers, and support equipment that are allowed under insufficient County
codes that do not require permits for 'temporary' facilities (which typically exist for years). This
ancillary clutter is typically located near the grow buildings. The larger setbacks proposed here are
more likely to keep this clutter further from neighboring residences.
■ Marijuana grows invite theft and encourages criminal elements to prey on our rural areas. These
greater setbacks would increase the buffer between this type of negative activity and neighboring
residences.
■ The odors from an outdoor grow will travel far in excess of 1,000 feet, which makes a 1,000 foot
setback the minimum that should be required.
Supporters: Sam Davis, Larry Fulkerson, and Liz Lotochinski
Position against:
This proposal is not workable for cannabis producers and processors, and specifically the 200 foot
setback from a lot line and the 1,000 foot setback from a residence not located on the same tax lot.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 46
Because it is harder to create economic stability in our harsh growing environment as found in a study
referenced in the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies,
smaller parcels of EFU land were created to ensure that agricultural land was preserved. Large setbacks
work against the goals laid out in the same section of the Comprehensive Plan. These goals include
• promoting diverse agricultural economies,
• supporting stakeholders in viable activities, and
• supporting small farmers and encouraging niche markets and high value farm products.
A crop like cannabis that can be farmed on small lot sizes means that there is real economic potential for
small farmers on properties that have been properly zoned and classified.
The 300 foot setback from a permitted residence not located on the same tax lot is adequate to address
mitigation concerns for residences on adjacent properties.
The 200 foot setback holds no pragmatic purpose in our code. In many cases, enforcement of a 200 foot
property line setback will push agricultural infrastructure to land that is less suited for the production or
processing and closer to roads and dwellings not located on the same tax lot. This is especially true for
non-traditional shaped lots and larger parcels. A 200 foot setback takes up valuable farmland that can
be used without a direct correlation to a neighboring residence as the primary concern.
The 1,000 foot setback from all lot lines for cannabis production not inside a building, as defined by our
production talks, is unnecessarily large; however, it is a workable concession in order to reach consensus.
It is noteworthy that when this proposal was tested by changing the 200 foot lot line setback to 100 feet,
the change in the property setback to 100 feet was enough to gain support by the cannabis business
community represented on the MAC. Our committee very nearly reached consensus on this alternative
proposal — it received only two red cards.
In our County Code Chapter 18.16.010, EFU-zoned land has the clear purpose to be used for farming.
Unnecessarily burdensome setback requirements on EFU will not support local farm stakeholders and
agricultural opportunities. Instead, the suggestions in this proposal would discourage an economically
viable and value-added farm crop, in addition to creating a high barrier of entry for small farming
enterprises and niche markets.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
61. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, include language in the
setback regulations similar to, "unless a variance is granted."
Position in favor:
This proposal was put forward, in part, to address the fact that there are so many odd -shaped parcels
and varying acreage sizes and situations that are best decided on a case-by-case basis. There certainly
may be circumstances where particular geographical considerations, adjacent property owner relations,
etc., are such that the stated setback requirements actually cause a non -desirable or unreasonable
outcome for the properties at issue. This is where the application for a variance is the perfect option.
Given the fact that applying for a variance is already a possibility in most land use applications, this
proposal seemed like a slam-dunk consensus recommendation, yet it was met with opposition. This
proposal merely recited what is already law in Deschutes County and was proposed because we wanted
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 47
to make sure people specifically understood that applying for a variance under these potential zoning
laws was an option, in order to promote our efforts to be reasonable in time, place, and manner. We
used the example of what is currently allowed for wineries in Deschutes County and tried to present
language that mimicked the same. Deschutes County Code Chapter 18.16.038, EFU zoned land greater
than 15 acres is permitted to operate a winery with a lot line setback of at least 100 feet, unless the
County grants an adjustment or variance allowing the setback of less than 100 feet. Deschutes County
Code 18.132.010-040.
Additionally, a purpose of the variance language in this case was to better fulfill the Deschutes County
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2.2, Agricultural Lands Policies, as a potential workable option for farmers
that is specifically considerate to their nearby neighbors. There is no reasonable argument to oppose this
proposal since it is essentially already the law of the land that variances are possible. There was no
argument offered against this proposal, yet we did not reach consensus. The outcome of this offered
proposal speaks for itself.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Alison Hohengarten, Hunter Neubauer, and Lindsey Pate
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
62. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, allow neighbors to sign
an agreement to allow lesser or no setbacks, which agreement would be binding on future
owners.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters:
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
63. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, existing fully -enclosed
lawfully -permitted agricultural buildings (not including hoop houses), that were in place as of the
date of the Board's decision, are exempt from the lot line setback requirement, and are required
to be 300 feet from a residence (or the proposed location of a dwelling unit under application) not
on the same property.
Position in favor:
As Cited from Deschutes County Code: Chapter 18.16. EXCLUSIVE FARM USE ZONES, 18.16.010.
Purpose. A. The purpose of the Exclusive Farm Use zones is to preserve and maintain agricultural lands
and to serve as a sanctuary for farm uses.
Definition of "Grandfathering Clause:" A clause exempting certain classes of people or things from the
requirements of a piece of legislation affecting their previous rights, privileges, or practices.
Main Purpose of this proposal: To reduce environmental impact. To protect existing lawfully -established
farm structures and promote the use and/or reuse of them to reduce the environmental impact from
new construction on EFU-zoned land. To protect residences. To protect farmers. To help defend property
rights and give guidance to those who have complied and wish to comply with the purpose outlined in
Deschutes County Code cited above and specifically to reasonably regulate a farm use.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 48
How it helps residences: Though we cannot say for sure, it would be reasonable to surmise there are
several existing lawfully -established farm structures on EFU property in Deschutes County. Keeping in
mind that this zone is meant for farming, and that producing and processing cannabis clearly meets the
definition of a farming activity, our feeling is that a 300 foot setback is a very generous buffer in any
zone, let alone EFU, and that will help give proper distance should any unfortunate event happen at the
licensed location no matter how unlikely that may be. We realize that this buffer may indeed disqualify
several Exclusive Farm Use properties in Deschutes County from producing or processing cannabis, which
is a farm crop, but protection and respect of those residences and the people that occupy them was a
large consideration. This is why we proposed such a large buffer. We wanted to specifically carve out
these existing farm structures so as long as they meet the requirements of setback requirements from
existing residences regardless of future legislation or regulation standards.
Any regulation that goes into effect should not negatively affect these existing structures. We should
protect these existing structures regardless of any new legislation or change in setback requirements
that are made specific to the production and processing of cannabis. Many of these structures were built
for the purpose of farm production and processing and should not be disqualified from any farm practice
including cannabis.
How it helps farmers: While 300 feet from a residence is arguably an unreasonable setback requirement
that may harm several Exclusive Farm Use properties, we feel that a compensating factor for the benefit
of farmers would be to allow them no further setback requirement from the property line than what
Deschutes County already requires, which is 25 feet, so long as the building was built as stated in the
proposal. This helps ensure that we minimize the negative impact a borderline unreasonable distance
requirement may have on smaller farm parcels and help insure that the distance requirement doesn't
become a de facto ban. In Deschutes County, we have several irregularly shaped parcels as well; so
affording as many of these small farmers the opportunity to continue to farm their properties needs to
be a high-priority consideration for regulating cannabis in a fair and unbiased manner.
Supporters: Andy Anderson, Matt Cyrus, Hunter Neubauer, Lindsey Pate, and Josh Rodriguez
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Liz Lotochinski
64. For production and processing operations in EFU, not including extracts, unless a variance is
granted or waivers (that would run with the land) are signed by adjoining property owners,
require setbacks of 100 feet from the lot line and 300 feet from any residence (or the proposed
location of a dwelling unit under application) not on the same property; except that for
production sites that are not fully enclosed in a building, the setback from that residence shall be
1,000 feet.
Position in favor:
The MAC came close to consensus on this item with 11 in favor or indicating they could "live with" the proposal
and 2 opposed. This proposal requires a 100 foot setback from the property line as a minimum in all instances
for indoor grows, a 300 foot setback from any residence, and with regard to outdoor grows, a 1,000 foot
setback. This would potentially mitigate multiple impacts attendant to the required eight foot fences, security
cameras, signs at entrances to that portion of a property constituting a licensed premises, the presence of
security cameras, the noise of filters and machinery, traffic, etc. While some members feel that with an outdoor
grow odor cannot be mitigated, this proposal represents a reasonable attempt to limit the effects of odor by
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 49
providing a larger setback for such. This proposal also gives some control to affected property owners by
allowing neighbors to agree to a covenant ("waiver") that would run with the land, similar to what is allowed
by DCC related to surface mining.
Supporters: Tim Elliott and Larry Fulkerson
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters:
Production and Production in EFU: Separation
65. For production and processing in EFU:
• Separation is required of 1,000 feet from "protected locations" defined as public and private
elementary and secondary schools, licensed child care centers (excluding in-home child care),
licensed pre-schools, national monuments and state parks, all approved/licensed youth activity
centers, churches, public playgrounds, meeting places available for rent, and public libraries.
• Separation is required of 3 miles between all OLCC licenses for production and processing.
• A change in use (e.g., a new school) shall not cause a violation of this standard.
• Separation is to be measured from the lot line of the "protected location."
Position in favor:
■ The MAC was charged to develop reasonable time, place, and manner land use regulations
to mitigate the impacts of medical and recreational businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County.
■ Consensus was reached on having a 1,000 foot separation between marijuana retail locations and
protected locations, and requiring the same buffer for marijuana production and processing is just
as necessary.
■ Marijuana processing and production sites are highly visible with their required fencing, security
cameras, no -trespassing signs, and the number of employees and suppliers frequenting these
locations.
• These sites lure the criminal element seeking the high-value crop and the associated cash, since
these businesses do not have easy access to banks.
• Rural Deschutes County is the home for numerous youth who use the rural roads for their bus stops,
walks home, and bike paths.
• Highly impressionable youth, even those educated by their parents or schools on the dangers of pot
consumption by young people, will view marijuana as a normalized element of the community if
grow and processing sites are located near the protected locations.
• The separation of three miles between production and processing facilities will prevent a cluster of
marijuana sites excessively affecting nearby properties with 24/7 nuisances, and will reduce the
localized pressure on utilities (water, power, roadways, etc.).
• Lot line to lot line measurement provides the county with a defined measurable distance.
Supporters: Sam Davis and Liz Lotochinski
Position against: None submitted.
Supporters: Matt Cyrus
66. There is no separation requirement for production and processing in EFU.
Position in favor: None submitted.
Supporters: Matt Cyrus
Position against: None submitted.
Deschutes County Marijuana Advisory Committee Report Page 50
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