Marijuana businesses may soon have to get a special permit to have curbside delivery in Big Rapids but there are requirements.

 

The City Commission on Monday, discussed a proposed change to the ordinance for marijuana sales within city limits during a study session.

 

The proposed change would require marijuana businesses to seek out a special designation to allow for curbside services in a private off street parking lot.

 

Neighborhood Services Director Paula Priebe told the commission this designation would not be allowed for public parking spaces or in public parking lots so this proposed change would affect the marijuana businesses in the downtown area.

 

“Some will have that designation and some won't. The businesses that don't have off-street parking, mostly those in the downtown area, would no longer be able to offer curbside pickup.” Priebe told commissioners.

 

Big Rapids Mayor Fred Guenther voiced his opposition to curbside services for marijuana businesses noting liquor stores in the area don't have these services

 

Discussions on the proposed ordinance change will now go to the planning commission before being presented to the city commission in the future.