The District of Oak Bay is considering banning the retail sale and commercial production of cannabis within the municipality.

But first, the district wants to hear what community members have to say.

A public hearing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in council chambers.

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If adopted, the bylaw will include text amendments in the districtB次元官网网址檚 current zoning bylaw.

The B次元官网网址榩rohibited uses of lands, buildings and structuresB次元官网网址� section of the current zoning bylaw would be amended to also not allow the use of land, building or structure for the retail sale of cannabis, commercial growing or production of cannabis or cannabis products, and cannabis consumption lounges.

The definition for cannabis consumption lounge would also be added to the bylaw to mean B次元官网网址渢he use of a building or structure for the sale and service to customers of cannabis.B次元官网网址�

Following the close of the public hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public will be accepted by members of council.

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If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written submissions must be received by the district no later than 3 p.m., Nov. 13. Written submissions can be dropped off at the municipal hall or submitted via email to planning@oakbay.ca.

For more information, contact the districtB次元官网网址檚 building and planning department at 250-598-3311.