Regina schools ask City to not change cannabis shop distance bylaw – Regina

A Regina zoning bylaw that requires cannabis shops to function at the least practically 183 metres away from a college is anticipated to stay in place after a planning fee assembly on Wednesday.

At an Oct. 6 planning assembly, proposed amendments have been thought of together with decreasing the gap to solely 60 metres.

The movement to maintain the gap as is handed 8-to-1 throughout Wednesday’s assembly.

At current, hashish retail operations should function a minimal of 182.88 metres from faculty websites. This consists of adjoining playgrounds and park areas.

After reviewing the zoning bylaw and maps, Regina Public Colleges had recognized 22 faculties in its division and related unbiased faculties that could possibly be impacted by the proposed setback discount.

The general public faculty board mentioned that they had a number of issues with the proposed change.

“It’s onerous to know how allowing Hashish Retail nearer to varsities will meet the targets of proscribing youth entry to hashish and defending youth from inducements to make use of hashish,” a letter from director Greg Enion said.

Regina Catholic Colleges additionally advocate town not change the 182.88-metre distance restrict between hashish shops and faculties.

In accordance with a metropolis report, administration believes the varsity board’s requests are cheap.

Representatives from Farmer Jane Hashish Co. and Wiid Boutique spoke at Wednesday’s assembly, each in favour of protecting the 182.88-metre distance between faculties and hashish retailers.

The report will head to metropolis council on Nov. 10.

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