Deschutes County Evaluating Marijuana Land Use Regulations

When Deschutes County enacted marijuana land use regulations, the commissioners committed to the public and the legislature to review their effectiveness after a one year period. That review begins this week, as the County’s Community Development Department launches an online survey that gives residents the opportunity to submit their feedback on the regulations’ effectiveness in addressing the impacts of marijuana land uses in unincorporated areas of the county.

“With the legalization of marijuana in Oregon, we are embarking on new territory. We understand that this is a new industry and a new set of regulations,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Tammy Baney. “We want to hear from all interested and impacted parties as to how the rules are working.”

The County’s Community Development Department will also be conducting stakeholder interviews and focus groups with marijuana industry representatives and neighbors who live near marijuana businesses. Community Development Department staff will present the findings of the evaluation to the Board of County Commissioners in December.

The County’s online survey closes on Thursday, Nov. 30.

For more information, or to track project updates, please visit www.deschutes.org/marijuana or contact Deschutes County Senior Planner Matthew Martin at 541-330-4620.