The City of Calgary has started reviewing 261 development permit applications for cannabis stores, and officials say prospective retailers can expect to hear a decision by Aug. 10.
As they launched the review Monday, city officials said applications will need to comply with city land-use rules, such as separation distances from schools. Staff will also be monitoring the concentration of cannabis stores in neighbourhoods.
“We’ll be looking at … population and the number of stores in each community here in Calgary to avoid that over-concentration of cannabis stores in one area,” said senior special projects officer Brandy MacInnis.
Factors in the review will also include whether the location meets the separation distance requirements of provincial regulations, comments from citizens and the compatibility with the community where the business is proposed.
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