Changes to pot cultivation rules get Rancho Cordova hearing

A hearing on proposed amendments to Rancho Cordova’s marijuana cultivation ordinance, including a ban on outdoor cultivation, is scheduled during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

A staff report says the proposed changes are a response to residents’ complaints about the strong odor associated with growing a large quantity of mature marijuana plants, the proximity of children to areas under cultivation and the potential for increased neighborhood crime associated with outdoor growing operations.

In addition to prohibiting all outdoor cultivation, the proposed ordinance would limit indoor cultivation to qualified patients and primary caregivers who are older than 18 and have obtained a cultivation permit from police. The ordinance would also add regulations on where and how indoor cultivation could take place.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2729 Prospect Park Drive in Rancho Cordova.

Info: http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/

This story was originally published January 20, 2015 at 11:14 AM with the headline "Changes to pot cultivation rules get Rancho Cordova hearing."