‘Size regulation is a must’: Opposition mounts for Walmart sized cannabis facilities
It was standing room only at the Regional District board office as dozens of residents packed the room to express concerns about a zoning text amendment that would allow cannabis production facilities to exceed 500 metres squared in Electoral Area D.
Space restrictions limiting cannabis facilities to a maximum 500 metres squared are in place for other electoral areas, making the space provision unique to Electoral Area D.
The bylaw permits cannabis production, processing facilities and lounges on ALR land which raised continued concerns about large facilities near rural residential properties.
Trish Cory, a resident along Schafer Road, knows firsthand about those concerns. Her property is located next to the soon-to-be built 100,000 square-foot Green Amber cannabis facility.