Tribunal approves cannabis zoning regulations and settlement, dismissing appeal by producer lacking formal application.
The Town of Pelham adopted an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBLA) to regulate indoor cannabis and industrial hemp cultivation, primarily to address odour concerns.
Several cannabis producers appealed.
Prior to the hearing, Phoena withdrew its appeal, and Redecan reached a settlement with the Town, which the Tribunal approved as representing good planning.
Woodstock continued its appeal, arguing it should be recognized as an existing facility and granted a site-specific exception.
The Tribunal dismissed Woodstock's appeal, noting it had never formally filed an application and must pursue approvals through the standard process established by the new OPA.
OLTOntario Land TribunalAug 23, 2022
