CITY OF TWIN VALLEY
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The following is the proposed amendment to the City of Twin Valley Ordinance Zoning Chapter 151, to create Section 7; Requirement for Cannabis Business.
RESOLUTION 2025—01 AMENDING TWIN VALLEY CITY ORDINANCE, TITLE 15 LAND USAGE TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESS
They City Council of the City of Twin Valley hereby ordains that Title 15 be amended to include the following regulations: 151.70 Requirements for Cannabis Businesses.
151.71 Minimum Buffer Requirements
The City of Twin Valley shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a school (as measured by the business building to the property line);
The City of Twin Valley shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a day care (as measured by the business building to the property line);
The City of Twin Valley shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a residential treatment facility (as measured by the business building to the property line);
The City of Twin Valley shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field (as measured by the business building to the property line);
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 462.367 subd. 14, nothing in Section 3.1 shall prohibit an active cannabis business or a cannabis business seeking registration from continuing operation at the same site if a (school/daycare/residential treatment facility/attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors) moves within the minimum buffer zone.
Zoning and Land Use
- A) Cultivation.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation are permitted in the following zoning districts: Agriculture
- B) Cannabis Manufacturer.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis manufacturer are permitted as a conditional use in the following zoning districts: Agriculture, Commercial, Industrial
- C) Hemp Manufacturer.
Businesses licensed or endorsed for low-potency hemp edible manufacturers permitted as a Conditional Use in the following zoning districts: Agriculture, Commercial, Industrial
- D) Wholesale.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for wholesale are permitted as a Conditional Use in the following zoning districts: Agriculture, Commercial
- E) Cannabis Retail.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis retail are permitted as a Conditional Use in the following zoning districts: Commercial
- F) Cannabis Transportation.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for transportation are permitted as a Conditional Use in the following zoning districts: Agriculture, Commercial
- G) Cannabis Delivery.
Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for delivery are permitted as a Conditional Use in the following zoning districts: Agriculture, Commercial
151.73 Hours of Operation
Cannabis businesses are limited to retail sale of cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.
The City Council welcomes public questions and comments at the next regular meeting, to be held Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Twin Valley Community Center. Questions or comments can also be addressed by calling City Hall during normal business hours. (218)584-5254.