Earlier this week, the Big Rapids City Commission has decided to allow curbisde services for marijuana businesses in the city and downtown area to continue.

 

The issue of curbside services was brought up last month in regards to marijuana businesses due to the city's ordinance, as written states that “drive-thru, drive-up and curbside” are not allowed, however, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the city has been allowing it.

 

Community Development Director Paula Priebe told commissioners, the planning commssion is recommending allowing curbside for all marjuana businesses after looking at all the options available which included not allowing curbside,  allowing curbside but for only those businesses that had their own off street parking, meaning the downtown area cannabis shops would be excluded or the final option, opening it up for everyone.

 

The commission voted 4-1 to amend the ordinance to allow for all cannabis shops to have curbside.

 

Mayor Fred Guenther was the only no vote on the resolution.