Over the past several months, the Town Board has discussed the issue of Medical Marijuana as it effects the Town of Windsor.  Initially the Planning Department prepared maps depicting areas within Windsor that are zoned GC (General Commercial), I-L (Limited Industrial) and I-H (Heavy Industrial) to show possible locations for Medical Marijuana facilities. 
    Map # 1:  Zoning Classifications
    Map # 2:  Land Uses with 500' Buffer Areas (Transparent)
    Map # 3:  Land Uses with 1000' Buffer Areas (Transparent)
    Map # 4:  Land Uses with 500' Buffer Areas (Blacked-Out)
    Map # 5:  Land Uses with 1000' Buffer Areas (Blacked-Out)

On December 16, 2009 Ordinance 2009-1363 placed a moratorium on the acceptance of new permits/licenses for Medical Marijuana dispensaries within the Town of Windsor.

On February 8, 2010 that moratorium was extended to June 15, 2010 by Ordinance 2010-1368.

A February 9 Work Session focused on Operational and Licensing considerations for Medical Marijuana facilities.  A memo from the Town Attorney details portions of the discussion draft.

The Town Board presented the following question to Windsor voters on April 6, 2010.  This question was approved for vote by Resolution 2010-06. 

"UNLESS AND UNTIL THERE IS A FINAL JUDICIAL DETERMINATION THAT SUCH A PROHIBITION WOULD VIOLATE THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SHOULD THE TOWN BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF WINDSOR PASS AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPENING OF ANY MORE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE TOWN'S CORPORATE LIMITS?"  

                                         Yes - 3514
                                          No - 905

The Town Board held extensive discussions on a draft Ordinance to bring for consideration  The draft was accompanied by a memo from the Town Attorney, noting the similarities and differences compared to House Bill 1284.

Public Hearings were held on July 1 and July 12.

Ordinance 2010-1377 Regulating commercial activity associated with the use, possession distribution and cultivation of Medical Marijuana was passed on July 26.  Ordinance 2010-1380 extended the moratorium already in effect until Ordinance 2010-1377 can take effect.

A citizen initiative will ask voters to decide to accept or reject the following: 
    
     SHALL THE TOWN OF WINDSOR, COLORADO, ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA CENTERS, OPTIONAL PREMISES CULTIVATION FACILITIES, AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA-INFUSED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF WINDSOR, COLORADO, CORPORATE LIMITS?

Resolution 2010-33 outlines the background for this initiative.

This question will be directed to voters in the general election that will take place on November 2, 2010.  To be able to vote in this election, you must register by October 4.  Verify or update your voter status at:  https://www.sos.state.co.us/Voter/secuRegVoterIntro.do;jsessionid=0000y3MdPqrXRAkuahLLuiwtHhX:11p1kuu1d