Lowell, a West Michigan city of 4,000 residents, is moving ahead with recreational marijuana.
The Lowell City Council unanimously approved two ordinances Monday, Oct. 21, that outline their rules and regulations for operating recreational marijuana dispensaries, processing facilities, growing operations and other businesses associated with the industry.
The rules pave the way for marijuana businesses to open in specific areas of the city.
While the ordinances don’t cap the number of dispensaries, growers and processors allowed in the city, the rules do forbid businesses from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, preschool and residential neighborhood.
Businesses within 500 feet of Lowell’s downtown — the area surrounding the Main Street Bridge — are also prohibited.
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