DATE: June 6, 2017 REPORT NO. CD TYPE OF REPORT CONSENT ITEM [ ] ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION [ X ]

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1 DATE: June 6, 2017 REPORT NO. CD TO: FROM: Chair and Members Committee of the Whole Community Development Paul Moore, General Manager Community Development 1.0 TYPE OF REPORT CONSENT ITEM [ ] ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION [ X ] 2.0 TOPIC Amendments to the City of Brantford Zoning By-law , and County of Brant Zoning By-law (for the lands now within the City), respecting Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets PZ City Wide [Financial Impact None] (CD ) 3.0 RECOMMENDATION A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. PZ initiated by The Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend Zoning By-law by adding Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet as a definition, modifying some existing definitions, and updating zoning provisions to prohibit the use of a Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in all Zones, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Section 8.0 of Report CD ; and B. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. PZ initiated by The Corporation of the City of Brantford to amend the County of Brant Zoning Bylaw (for the lands located in the City of Brantford) by adding Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet as a definition, modifying some existing definitions, and updating zoning provisions to prohibit the use of a Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in all Zones, BE APPROVED, as outlined in Section 10.0 of Report CD ; and C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on the potential of providing updated Official Plan policies and/or Zoning By-law regulations and vendor licensing requirements respecting Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets, once the Federal and Provincial Governments have provided legislation and regulation to municipal authorities; and

2 June 6, 2017 Page 2 D. THAT Pursuant to Section 34 (10.10) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p.13, the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter as discussed in Section 7.2 of Report CD PURPOSE Application PZ involves City-initiated amendments to City of Brantford Zoning By-law and County of Brant Zoning By-law (for the lands located in the City of Brantford) to proactively address one of the many recent Federal Government recommendations respecting the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis. Specifically, this Report will address the proposed updates to the Zoning By-laws as it relates to Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets. The recommended modifications as proposed by City Staff are as follows: 1. To prepare for the anticipated Federal and Provincial Regulations by amending the Zoning By-laws to address the sale, consumption, location and use of cannabis (marijuana) for recreational purposes including uses incidental to this use, defined specifically as Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet ; and 2. To ensure that all other retail and commercial uses defined in the Zoning By-laws address the prohibition of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet ; and 3. To Prohibit Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in all Zones. These proposed zoning amendments are an interim measure until appropriate direction has been provided by both the Federal and Provincial Governments. Staff also recommends that direction be provided to investigate zoning regulations and vendor licensing once Federal and Provincial direction has been provided to municipal authorities. This is a proactive approach to addressing the future legislation prior to its approval, which is anticipated sometime in the summer of In turn, these actions allow the City to control any potential legal non-conforming uses which could occur in the interim, and also provide Staff with the opportunity to prepare accordingly and engage in consultation with stakeholders for any future Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet use as it relates to zoning and vendor licensing. 5.0 BACKGROUND Similar to other Canadian cities undergoing the pressures related to commercial storefronts and the illegal sale of recreational cannabis, the City of Brantford has

3 June 6, 2017 Page 3 experienced the same pressure. On March 21, 2017, Council met In-Camera at a special meeting to consider Report LO regarding the Regulation of the Production and Sale of Marijuana. Council provided direction and Planning Staff has taken a proactive approach from a zoning perspective to review the matter. In preparing this Report, Planning Staff conducted research examining municipal experiences across Canada as well as reviewing the Final Report from the Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. 5.1 Final Report Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Staff reviewed and relied on the December 2016 Final Report that was prepared by the Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. In preparing the Final Report, the Federal Task Force undertook an exhaustive and elaborate public engagement process with numerous stakeholders. The Final Report addresses many matters related to legalization of recreational cannabis, but for the purposes of this Report, Staff focused on the section of the Final Report respecting establishing a safe and responsible supply chain and more specifically, distribution and retail. In their advice to the Ministers, the Federal Task Force recommended the following: No co-location of alcohol or tobacco and cannabis sales, wherever possible. When co-location cannot be avoided, appropriate safeguards must be put in place; Limits on the density and location of storefronts, including appropriate distance from schools, community centres, public parks, etc.; Dedicated storefronts with well-trained, knowledgeable staff; and, Access via a direct-to-consumer mail-order system. The Federal Task Force also provides that in order to control access and curb overconsumption, provinces, territories and municipalities should consider legislation and by-laws to prevent proliferation of storefronts, including stores selling cannabis or cannabis paraphernalia, and to ensure locations are acceptable distances away from schools, community centres, public parks, etc. On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government announced that the legalization and regulation of cannabis, will be implemented by next summer. Proceeding with an amendment to the Zoning By-laws is considered appropriate at this time with the expectation that this matter will be revisited once the legislation is in place and the Provincial government also determines how best to proceed. 5.2 Case Studies National Context Staff investigated best practices nationally, from a municipal context in terms of their approaches to this issue. In most cases, municipalities took varying approaches to the anticipated legislation. Some municipalities did nothing, while

4 June 6, 2017 Page 4 others passed by-laws and some prepared draft by-laws in anticipation of being passed by their respective Council. Staff did not consider the Do Nothing approach. However, two cities worthy of discussing are the City of Victoria and the City of Edmonton. City of Victoria Victoria Council passed and implemented by-law regulations respecting cannabis businesses from both a zoning and licensing perspective. They cite that they did this to reduce community impacts of such uses or businesses. From a zoning perspective, Victoria basically established three cannabis business categories. As it relates to Storefront Cannabis Retail, this use in all instances would require an application to rezone, and if successful, a business license would then be required. Victoria also acknowledges that operation of a storefront cannabis retail business is contrary to Federal Law. Planning Staff utilized some of the aspects of Victoria s definitions in preparing this Report. However, Staff does not share the same approach, primarily as it is contrary to Federal Law. City of Edmonton Edmonton had prepared Zoning By-law changes in anticipation of the Federal and subsequent Provincial legislation. In March 2017, Edmonton staff prepared minor amendments to the Zoning By-law in anticipation of the possible legalization. Edmonton s proposed By-law establishes definitions for Cannabis Retail Sale and Cannabis Lounges. The proposed changes do not include a framework for the definitions as the activity is still illegal. Planning Staff share the same opinion and intent in that definitions are required to separate a cannabis retail use from other similar commercial and retail uses. However, Planning Staff recommends an approach which includes defining the cannabis retail use; ensure other commercial definitions are addressed and then prohibiting the use in all Zones. This method is the most effective in ensuring that the City has captured the retail component in the interim, while still having the opportunity to consult with all stakeholders, once the Federal and Provincial legislation is passed. 6.0 CORPORATE POLICY CONTEXT 6.1 Community Strategic Plan Context ( ) The application was reviewed within the context of the Community Strategic Plan and it is consistent with the long-term desired outcomes set out under Pillar 2 High Quality of Life & Caring for All Citizens. In particular, the Long-Term Desired Outcome of:

5 June 6, 2017 Page 5 Brantford will be recognized as a safe and healthy community one that promotes and enables the well being of its citizens, and supports access of all citizens to a full range of health and community services. The proposed changes will introduce regulations to the Zoning By-laws that will ensure that the City will be recognized as a safe and healthy community for all citizens. As such, this proposal is consistent with the direction established in the Community Strategic Plan. 6.2 Provincial Policy Statement (2014) This rezoning application has been reviewed with respect to the policies contained in the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). The PPS is issued under the authority of Section 3 of the Planning Act, which requires that planning decisions shall be consistent with policy statements issued under the Act. The guiding vision of the PPS is to ensure the long-term prosperity and social well-being of Ontario, which is dependent upon planning for strong and resilient communities for people of all ages, including a clean and healthy environment. Additionally, Section of the PPS relates to management of resilient land use patterns which focus on sustaining health, liveable and safe communities. Specifically, Section c) focuses on avoiding development and land use patterns which may cause environmental or public health and safety concerns. In this regard, a congregation or proliferation of recreational cannabis retail uses is considered a land use pattern which requires attention and should be avoided. Planning Staff is of the opinion that the proposed amendment is consistent with the direction set out in the PPS, as the primary intent is to protect the overall health and safety of persons through well-managed land use planning. In the absence of Provincial legislation or regulation governing the recreational sale or use of cannabis, Staff is of the opinion that the proposed amendment upholds good land use planning principles. 6.3 Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2006) The proposed amendments have been reviewed with respect to the policies contained in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). Section in the GGH outlines the vision for the principles that provide the basis for guiding decisions on how land is developed, resources are managed and public dollars are invested. As it relates to this proposed amendment, a guiding policy is to ensure that there is focus on land use planning principles respecting the growth of vibrant and complete communities. Planning Staff is of the opinion that the proposed amendment is in conformity with the Growth Plan. 6.4 Planning Instruments (Official Plans and Zoning By-laws) As part of this analysis, Staff reviewed the relevant policies and regulations set out in the City of Brantford Official Plan and Zoning By-law as well as those applicable to the lands which were formerly part of the County of Brant and

6 June 6, 2017 Page 6 are now part of the new enlarged boundaries of the City of Brantford (the County of Brant Official Plan and Zoning By-law 61-16). Pursuant to the signed restructuring Order under the Municipal Act, by-laws passed under the Planning Act and applicable to the former County of Brant lands, remain in force until amended or repealed by Brantford. The following sections review the current policy regime as it relates to the City of Brantford and the County of Brant (applicable annexed lands): The City of Brantford Official Plan For the purposes of this discussion, the Official Plan provides policy direction with respect to Commercial Areas. Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets would be categorized within this designation as it is considered a retail use. In general, the predominate use of land in Commercial Areas shall be for commercial activities such as personal service, retail shopping and office facilities. The proposed definition is categorized as a retail activity and therefore considered a commercial use. In the absence of both Federal and Provincial legislation which could dictate other matters including, but not limited to gross floor area, or guiding policy respecting separation from other sensitive land uses, land use permissions allowing Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets is considered problematic. Section identifies provisions regarding buffering and separation in conjunction with Section 10.6 of the Official Plan. Specifically Section provides that: land uses which are obnoxious due to noise, dust, odour or visual characteristics shall generally not be located where their effects will have an adverse impact upon Residential, Major Institutional Areas or other incompatible uses. Staff cannot test how (if any) adverse impacts will be considered in relation to Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets, until such time as the Federal and Provincial legislation and/or regulation is provided. If Council provides further direction, Staff will review and potentially propose municipal policy and regulation addressing Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet ; until then, allowing them would be considered premature at this time. Section of the Official Plan also provides policy with respect to nonconforming uses. In this regard, uses which are not in conformity with the land use designation of the Official Plan would be recognized as a legal nonconforming use. At the time of writing this Report, the recreational use of cannabis had not been decriminalized, or legalized, and therefore the sale or use of cannabis is not considered a legal use. If however, this type of use is established in the absence of any municipal regulations, it could potentially be considered a legal use in the absence of a definition.

7 June 6, 2017 Page City of Brantford Comprehensive Zoning By-law The City s current Zoning By-law does not specifically define or regulate the commercial sale or dispensing of cannabis. While dispensing of cannabis (marijuana) for medicinal use is only available legally at this time through mail delivery, for clarity the Zoning By-law should ensure that dispensing this type of cannabis is not permitted from a retail store. The By-law does define Retail Store, including Specialty Retail Store and a number of other commercial uses. A Specialty Retail Store could be interpreted to include the retail sale of cannabis. There is some ambiguity if a Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet is neither defined nor prohibited. Zoning By-law provides the following definition: Specialty Retail Store: shall mean a retail store which offers for sale and/or rent one merchandise line or a limited number of closely related merchandise lines such as a bookstore, record store, beer store, liquor store, video store, pet grooming business, or florist shop, but shall not include a major department store, junior department store, retail warehouse, or supermarket. This definition is one example of how the interpretation can be ambiguous. Since the By-law is silent on the retail sale of cannabis, it could be considered or interpreted as a Specialty Retail Store use in the absence of a definition for Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet. In this regard, once the Federal and Provincial Governments legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, this could have the effect of allowing this use in numerous commercial areas and/or zones Staff considered modifying the definition of a Specialty Retail Store, but through additional consultation with Building Department Staff, it was concluded that the most effective approach would be to define what constitutes the retail sale of cannabis Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet, including anything incidental to such a use, and to concurrently prohibit this use in all Zones in the interim. The latter approach of a stay or freeze on all retail sales of cannabis is an effective means to control the proliferation of this use on a City Wide basis. As mentioned, by recommending the prohibition of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets this use is therefore deemed to be a non-compliant use, wherein it would provide the City with a level of control in the absence of any Federal and Provincial laws governing the legalization and regulation of cannabis. Proposed Zoning Modifications With respect to the proposed amendment, the following matters have been identified and are proposed to be addressed through Application No. PZ-07-17: (i) Proposed Definition: Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet to define the recreational retail sale of cannabis and any accessory or incidental uses associated with the sale or dispensing of cannabis.

8 June 6, 2017 Page 8 (ii) Modify Existing Definitions: That all existing commercial-related definitions be modified to clarify that a Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet shall not be permitted. (iii) Text Addition: That Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law be updated to include text which prohibits the retail sale of cannabis Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in all Zones. Based on the above, Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law amendments conform to the policies and intent of the City of Brantford Official Plan. Staff also recommends that direction be provided by Council to Staff which would involve a future review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to ensure the policy framework is consistent with the proposed Federal and Provincial legislation once approved next year. These modifications are discussed and explained in Section 8.0 of this Report County of Brant Official Plan The majority of the Boundary Lands are designated for Agricultural uses which permit some limited retail uses in conjunction with a farm. However, some of the lands are designated for General Commercial and Employment uses. The General Commercial designation permits retail commercial establishments. Therefore, similar to the City s Official Plan, Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets would be categorized within this designation as it is considered a retail use. The only retail uses permitted with Employment areas are those which cater to the employment uses within the employment areas, Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets would not be permitted. The County Official Plan also provides policy respecting non-conforming uses. In this regard, uses which are not in conformity with the land use designation of the Official Plan would be recognized as a legal non-conforming use. At the time of writing this Report, the sale or use of cannabis is not considered a legal use. As stated in Section 6.4 above, if this type of use is established in the absence of any municipal regulations, it could potentially be considered a legal use in the absence of a definition County of Brant Zoning By-law The County s Zoning By-law does not specifically define or regulate the commercial sale or dispensing of cannabis. However, the By-law does define Retail Store, and a number of other commercial uses. A Retail Store could be interpreted to include the retail sale of cannabis. Similar to the City s Zoning Bylaw, there is some ambiguity if a Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet is neither defined nor prohibited. Staff also recommends the prohibition of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets in the County s Zoning By-law. The use would therefore be deemed to be non-compliant, wherein it would provide some level of

9 June 6, 2017 Page 9 control in the absence of any Federal and Provincial laws governing the legalization and regulation of cannabis. In summary, Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law amendments conform to the policies and intent of the County of Brant Official Plan. Staff also recommends that direction be provided by Council to Staff which would involve a future review of the County s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to ensure the policy framework is consistent with the proposed Federal and Provincial legislation once approved next year. The modifications to the County of Brant Zoning Bylaw are discussed and explained in Section 8.0 of this Report. 7.0 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES 7.1 Technical Liaison Response This application was circulated to the following departments and agencies for review: Building, Economic Development, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Legal and Real Estate Services, Licensing and Administrative Services, Police Services, Brant County, and the Brant County Health Unit. No adverse comments or objections were received. The Building Department provided advice in regard to the approach and Police Services requested that the proposed definition of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlets be modified to also include the word edible. Economic Development also requested a minor wording change, and Planning Staff was able to accommodate the change. As this is a City Wide amendment, Planning Staff also consulted with the City s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), presenting a detailed report and the proposed zoning amendments to the Committee at their May 24, 2017 meeting. The Planning Advisory Committee advised Staff that they had some concerns with respect to the proposed amendments. A copy of a memorandum from the Planning Advisory Committee is attached as Appendix A to this Report. Their concerns are as follows: The Committee recommended the deletion of two subsections relating to the proposed Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet definition. One subsection of the original definition dealt with paraphernalia and PAC s concern with this terminology is that other retail uses such as convenience stores could fall under this category given that some convenience stores do sell those types of items. A second subsection of the original definition included wording that referenced storage for the use of distribution. In this regard, PAC s concern related to medicinal cannabis producers and that they could be included in this definition. PAC has also requested that Staff and Council be prepared to act on the proposed Federal and Provincial legislation once passed so as to capitalize on the economic market in all aspects of the industry.

10 June 6, 2017 Page 10 Planning Staff has reviewed the comments from the Planning Advisory Committee in consultation with both Building and Legal Staff which are discussed further in Section 8.0 of this Report provides a summary. 7.2 Public Response A Community Information Meeting was held on April 13, 2017 for the proposed Zoning By-law amendments, Notice of this Meeting was posted in the Civic News on March 30, The meeting was held at the City of Brantford Police Services Building and eight (8) members of the public were in attendance. The concerns which were raised ranged from permitting the retail sale of marijuana them in commercial areas rather than an out-right prohibition. Residents also provided input on the proposed amendments which have been taken into consideration and applied to the proposed amendments. Section 8.0 of this Report summarizes the feedback received and implemented. Some of the participants indicated that they are willing to work with City Staff once Federal and Provincial legislation is provided. Staff acknowledges that future engagement with all residents and stakeholders, including the cannabis community will take place at a future date, once the legislation is passed and municipal authorities have direction on how to proceed with the recreational retail sale of cannabis. 7.3 Grand River Notification Area Input Notice was issued as part of the Grand River Notification Agreement, with no response received to date. 7.4 Confederacy Notice was issued to representatives of the Confederacy, with no response received to date. 8.0 ANALYSIS Although the recommended amendments to the City of Brantford Zoning By-law and County of Brant Zoning By-law achieve the same objectives, there are enough subtle differences between both documents that it is necessary to describe the proposed amendments separately. In response to the concerns raised by the public and by the Planning Advisory Committee, the proposed definition of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet was modified in consultation with Legal & Real Estate Services and the Building Department. The modification resulted in the deletion of two sections; the reference to paraphernalia and the reference to storage, sale and distribution. Planning Staff support these changes as paraphernalia is not defined in the Bylaw and is considered too broad of a use in a zoning context. Secondly, the definitions as identified below in Sections and of this Report now

11 June 6, 2017 Page 11 address the storage and sale of cannabis in part i) of the definition and are more clear and concise. 8.1 City of Brantford Zoning Modifications The following is a summary of the modifications proposed through this amendment to Zoning By-law No : Defining Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet Staff recommends establishing a new definition in the Zoning By-law to define Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet. Staff proposes to establish a definition which recognizes this proposed use and then prohibit the use until such time as the Federal and Provincial government has provided legislation and direction to municipalities. Staff also recommends that once this direction is provided, that Staff report back to Council regarding potential Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments regarding this matter. After reviewing other municipal examples and receiving public and stakeholder input, Staff proposes the following definition: Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet: shall mean a lot and a building, or structure, or portion thereof, wherein one or any of the following activities occur: i) the storage, dispensing or retail sale of cannabis, including but not limited to cannabis-based edible products, for recreational purposes; ii) cannabis is consumed recreationally in any form Modifying Existing Definitions The Zoning By-law contains numerous definitions relating to commercial-type uses. Staff recommends modifying each definition to ensure that Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet are not permitted within each respective definition. The existing definitions to be modified will include the following wording: This definition shall not include Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet. The following definitions are proposed to be amended: Commercial Use Department Store, Junior Department Store, Major Flea Market Fresh Produce Outlet Garden Supply Centre Grocery Store Neighbourhood Convenience Store Nursery Garden Centre Private Club

12 June 6, 2017 Page 12 Retail Store Specialty Retail Store Supermarket Uses Prohibited in a Zone By defining the proposed use of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in the Zoning By-law, Staff recommends that the use be prohibited in all Zones until such time as the Federal and Provincial legislation is approved. The proposed amendment will include new text in Section 6.2 Uses Prohibited in All Zones of the Zoning By-law. 8.2 County of Brant Zoning Modifications Similar to the proposed modifications to the City s Zoning By-law, Staff also propose the following modifications to the County of Brant Zoning By-law 61-16: Define Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet Staff recommends establishing a new definition in the County of Brant Zoning Bylaw to define Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet for the same reasons noted in Section of this Report. Staff proposes the following definition using the formatting and style structure of the County of Brant Zoning By-law: CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) RETAIL OUTLET means a lot, building, or structure, or portion thereof, where one or any of the following activities occur: i) the storage, dispensing or retail sale of cannabis, including but not limited to cannabis-based edible products, for recreational purposes; ii) cannabis is consumed recreationally in any form Modifying Existing Definitions The County Zoning By-law contains definitions relating to commercial-type uses. Staff recommends modifying each definition to ensure that Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet is not permitted within each respective definition. The existing definitions to be modified will include the following wording: This definition shall not include Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet. The following definitions are proposed to be amended: GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL GROCERY STORE/SUPERMARKET NURSERY AND CARD CENTRE RETAIL STORE SHOPPING CENTRE

13 June 6, 2017 Page Uses Prohibited in a Zone By defining the proposed use of Cannabis (Marijuana) Retail Outlet in the Zoning By-law, Staff recommends that the use be prohibited in all Zones until such time as the Federal and Provincial legislation is approved. The proposed amendment will include new text in Section 4.1 Prohibited Uses of Zoning By-law Next Steps Staff also recommends that Council provide direction to Planning Staff for a formal Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Licensing review respecting cannabis policies and regulations once the Federal and Provincial legislation on the Cannabis Act is passed. This review would also include the County of Brant planning instruments, as they apply to the areas of the new municipal boundary. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed amendments to both The City of Brantford Zoning By-law and County of Brant Zoning By-law are in keeping with the intent and spirit of the Federal Task Force recommendations. There are variables which need to be considered from a Provincial context as the Ontario design could potentially include Provincial stores or they may consider regulation of a private-enterprise model. Staff is of the opinion that additional review on this matter is necessary once Provincial legislation is passed. At that time, Staff can engage with all community stakeholders and then provide a fulsome report to Council respecting the design of appropriate zoning and licensing parameters for the City of Brantford. Staff will also provide a subsequent Report investigating the general provisions associated with (Cannabis) Marijuana Production Facilities, including but not limited to zoning provisions to regulate and/or prohibit this use and potential licensing requirements. 9.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no direct Municipal financial implications related to the amendments addressed by these zoning modifications CONCLUSION The recommended changes identified in this Report arose out of consultation with the public, Legal and Real Estate Services, Police Services, Licensing and Administrative Services and the Building Department. The proposed revisions to address the amendments maintain the general intent and purpose of the City of Brantford Official Plan, the County of Brant Official Plan, Brantford Zoning By-law and Brant Zoning By-law 61-16, for the reasons outlined above.

14 June 6, 2017 Page 14 Joe Muto, MCIP, RPP Manager of Current Planning Community Development Lucy Hives, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Community Development Paul Moore, MCIP, RPP General Manager Community Development Attachs: cc: In adopting this report, is a by-law or agreement required? If so, it should be referenced in the recommendation section. By-law required [ X ] yes [ ] no Agreement(s) or other documents to be signed by Mayor and/or City Clerk [ ] yes [ X ] no Is the necessary by-law or agreement being sent concurrently to Council? [ X ] yes [ ] no

15 June 6, 2017 Page 15 APPENDIX A Draft Meeting Minutes from Planning Advisory Committee

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