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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 741
AN ORDTNANCE AMENDING CHAPTER I, CHAPTER I I, AND CHAPTER 20
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
THE CITY COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section l-2 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to
include the following definitions:
Adult-Use Cannabis Product: As defined under Minnesota Statutes. section 342.01, subd.
Cannabis: Any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation of them
including whole plant extracts and resins.
Cannabis Business. A cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis
cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, dispensary, cannabis wholesaler, cannabis transporter,
cannabis testing facility, cannabis delivery services, or medical cannabis combination
business licensed, or any use otherwise authorized, under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
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Cannqbis Cultivation: A cannabis business licensed for planting, growing, harvesting,
drying, curing, grading, or trimming of cannabis plants, cannabis flower, hemp plants, or
hemp plant parts by a business licensed or authorized to cultivate cannabis or medical
cannabis pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
Cannabis Distribution Facility: Any building, structure, vehicle or grounds where the
storage or distribution (including either retail or wholesale distribution) of cannabis is
performed.
Cannabis Delivery Service: A person or entity licensed or otherwise authorized to purchase
cannabis flower, cannabis products. lower-poterrcy hemp edibles, and hemp-derived
consumer products from licensed cannabis microbusinesses with a retail endorsement,
cannabis mezzobusinesses with a retail endorsement, dispensaries, medical cannabis
dispensaries, and medical cannabis combination businesses; transport and deliver cannabis
flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumable
products to customers; and perform other actions pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
342.
Cannabis Laboratory: Any permanent or temporary building or structure; any mobile
structure or vehicle; corporation; or other entity that examines, analyzes or tests samples
of cannabis and is licensed by the State of Minnesota to do so.
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Cannabis Manufacturing or Mandacturer: The process of converting or packaging
harvested cannabis plant material into medical or recreational cannabis.
Cannabis Mezzobusiness: A person or entity licensed to cultivate. manufacture, and sell
products containing cannabis and related supplies and products and perform other actions
authorized under a cannabis mezzobusiness license pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 342.
Cannabis Microbusiness: A person or entity licensed to cultivate" manufacture, and sell
products containing cannabis and related supplies and products and perform other actions
authorized under a cannabis microbusiness license pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
342.
Cannabis Retailer: Any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or association, foreign or
domestic, selling cannabis product to a consumer and not forthe purpose of resale in any
form.
Cannabis Retail Businesses'. A state licensed retail location and the retail location(s) of a
mezzobusinesses with a retail operations endorsement, microbusinesses with a retail
operations endorsement, medical combination businesses operating a retail location,
excluding lower-potency hemp edible retailers, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
342.
Cannabis Testing Facility:A facility licensed to obtain and test immature cannabis plants
and seedlings, cannabis flower. cannabis products. hemp plant parts. hemp concentrate,
artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived
consumer products from cannabis microbusinesses. cannabis mezzobusinesses, cannabis
cultivators, cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, lower-potency hemp edible
manufacturers, medical cannabis cultivators, medical cannabis processors. medical
cannabis combination businesses, and industrial hemp growers pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 342.
Cannabis Transporter.' An entity licensed or otherwise authorized to transport immature
cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, artificially derived
cannabinoids, hemp plant parts. hemp concentrate. lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-
derived consumer products from a cannabis business to a cannabis business pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes. Chapter 342.
Cannabis or Lower-potency Hemp Edible Manufacturing: An entity licensed or
otherwise authorized for the creation of cannabis concentrate and manufacture of
cannabis products and hemp-derived consumer products for public consumption pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes. Chapter 342, an entity licensed or authorized to purchase hemp
and artificially derived cannabinoids to make hemp concentrate; manufacture artificially
derived cannabinoids and hemp edibles for public consumption: package and label lower-
potency hemp edibles for sale to customers; sell hemp concentrate, artificially derived
cannabinoids, and lower-potency hemp edibles to other cannabis businesses and hemp
businesses; and perform other actions pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342, or an
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entity in possession of a medical cannabis processor license pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 342.
Cannabis wholesaler.' An entity licensed or authorized to obtain, store, and sell or
otherwise transfer cannabis or hemp seeds, plants. flower, or other products for the purpose
of resale or other transfer to a cannabis business. but not to consumers, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes. Chapter 342.
Dispensary.' An entity in possession of a cannabis retailer license or otherwise authorized
to acquire, possess. transfer, sell, dispense, or distributes products containing cannabis and
related supplies and products pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible: As defined under Minn. Stat. 342.01 subd. 50.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer:A person or entity licensed or authorized to acquire,
possess, transfer. sell, dispense, or distribute lower-potency hemp edible products and
related supplies and products pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
Medical Cannabis Combination Business.' An entity authorized to cultivate, manufacture,
and sell cannabis, hemp, and cannabis and hemp related supplies and products, and perform
other actions authorized under a medical cannabis combination license pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes. Chapter 342.
Office of Cannabis Managemenl: State of Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, as
may be referred to as "OCM" in reference to this title.
Public Place: A public park or trail, public street or sidewalk; any enclosed, indoor area
used by the general public, including, but not limited to, restaurants; bars; any other food
or liquor establishment; hospitals; nursing homes; auditoriums; arenas; gyms; meeting
rooms; common areas of rental apartment buildings, and other places of public
accommodation.
Preliminary License Approval: OCM pre-approval for a cannabis business license for
applicants who qualify under Minn. Stat.342.l7.
Residentiol Treatment Facility: As defined under Minn. Stat.245.462 subd. 23.
Retail Registration: Retail Registration: An approved registration issued by the City or
Carver County to a cannabis retail business.
State License: An approved license issued by the Office of Cannabis Management to a
cannabis retail business.
Section 2. Section I l-7 (a) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
Sec 11-7 Public Use Of Cannabis And Hemp In Public Place
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No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower potency hemp edibles, or hemp-
derived consumer products in a public place or a place of public accommodation unless the
premises is an establishment or an event licensed to permit on-site consumption of cannabis or
hemp products.
Section 3. Article 20, Division 20-XXXIII of the Chanhassen City Code is amended to add a
new Section 20-973 to read as follows:
Section 20-973 Cannabis Business Uses
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to establish provisions for the opportunity as well as
controls of cannabis business uses within the City'
(b) General Performance Standards.
(l) A cannabis business must be registered in accordance with Chapter l0 of the City
Code to operate within the city.
(2) A cannabis business must provide evidence of a state license issued under
Minnesota Statues, section 342.14 and all applicable state laws and regulations.
(3) All cannabis businesses must be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 20
of the City Code and all applicable state laws and regulations related to the operation
of the cannabis business.
(4) Advertising
a. The size, number, and location of signs for cannabis businesses must meet
the regulations of the City of Chanhassen's sign ordinance.
(c) Performance Standards for Cannabis Uses in Commercial Zoning Districts
(l) The cannabis business shall be conducted entirely within a principal structure and
all outside storage is prohibited.
(2) All waste and recycling containers shall be kept within a principle or accessory
building.
(3) Hours of operation: Must operate within the hours specified in Minnesota Statutes,
section 342.27.
(4) Sufficient measures and means of preventing any gas, vapors, odors, smoke,
debris, dust, fluids or other substances from exiting a cannabis business shall be
provided for at all times.
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(6) Security:
a. Burglary alarm systems with audible and police notification components that
are professionally monitored and maintained in good working condition shall
be installed on all doors, windows, and access points.
b. Surveillance cameras shall be installed and operate twenty-four (24) hours a
day, seven (7) days a week, with thirty (30) day video storage, to monitor all
entrances and trash receptacles, along with the interior and exterior of the
premises shall be required.
c. Exterior lighting shall be required sufficient for observers to see and for
cameras to record, that is either constantly on or activated by motion
detectors.
d. Deadbolt locks shall be installed and utilized on all exterior doors and locks
shall be installed on all other windows or access points.
e. Additional security requirements including, but not limited to, security
guards, fencing, steel doors, and steel window coverings may be required as
determined by city staff.
\-.(d) Performance standards for Cannabis Uses in Industrial Zoning Districts
(l) The cannabis business shall be conducted entirely with a principal structure and
all outside storage is prohibited.
(2) All waste and recycling containers shall be kept within a principle or accessory
building.
(7) Hours of operation: Must operate within the hours specified in Minnesota Statutes,
section 342.27.
(3) All on-site consumption of cannabis (in a microbusiness licensed facility only)
shall be entirely indoors.
(4) Sufficient measures and means of preventing any gas, vapors, odors, smoke,
debris, dust, fluids or other substances from exiting a cannabis business shall be
provided for at all times.
(5) Cannabis, associated products, or cultivation shall not be perceptible from the
exterior of the building in which cultivation occurs.
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(6) Security
(5) Cannabis or associated products shall not be perceptible from the exterior of the
building in which cultivation occurs.
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a. Burglary alarm systems with audible and police notification components that
are professionally monitored and maintained in good working condition shall
be installed on all doors, windows, and access points.
b. Surveillance cameras are required and must operate twenty-four (24) hours
a day, seven (7) days a week, with thirty (30) day video storage, to monitor
all entrances and trash receptacles, along with the interior and exterior of the
premises.
c. Exterior lighting shall be required sufficient for observers to see and for
cameras to record, that is either constantly on or activated by motion
detectors.
d. Deadbolt locks shall be installed and utilized on all exterior doors and locks
shall be installed on all other windows or access points.
e. Additional security requirements including, but not limited to, security
guards, fencing, steel doors, and steel window coverings may be required
as determined by city staff.
(7) Vehicles:
a) All vehicles stored on site shall comply with provisions in Chapter 20 of
this title and shall be enclosed in a secured fenced area' No non-business
related vehicles shall be stored on site'
section 4. Section 20-692of the city code ("BN" Neighborhood Business District, Permitted
U*rl, City of Chanhassen, Minnesoia, is hereby amended to add the following uses alphabetized
accordingly within the Section:
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Section 5. Section 2O-7lzof the City Code ("BH" Highway and Business Servies District,
p...itt.A Uses), City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to add the following uses
alphabetized accordingly within the Section:
Cannabis Retailer/Dispensary meeting performance standards of Chapter 20, Section 973.
Cannabis Medical Retailer/Dispensary meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
section 6. Section 2O-732of the city code, ("cBD" central Business District, Permitted uses),
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of Cnunhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to add the follow uses alphabetized
accordingly within the Section:
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Cannabis Retailer/Dispensary meeting perforrnance standards of Chapter 20, Section 973
Cannabis Medical Retailer/Dispensary meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Hemp Manufacturing Business meeting performance standards of Chapter 20, Section
973 and which is associated with a Brewery with taproom, Brewpub, or Micro-distillery
with cocktailroom.
Section 7. Section 20-752 of the City Code ("BG" General Business District, permitted Uses),
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to add the following uses alphabetized
accordingly within the Section:
Cannabis Retailer/Dispensary meeting performance standards of Chapter 20, Section 973
Cannabis Medical Retailer/Dispensary meeting performance standards of Chapter 20.
Section 973.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer meeting performance standards of Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Section 8. Section 20-812 of the City Code ("lOP" Industrial Office Park, permitted Uses), City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended to add the following uses alphabetized
accordingly within the Section:
Cannabis Businesses: cultivator (including medical), manufacturer (including medical
and lower potency Hemp edible), mezzobusiness, testing facility, and wholesaler meeting
the performance standards in Chapter 20, Section 973.
Cannabis Businesses: microbusiness, medical combined transporter and delivery service,
transporter and delivery service meeting the performance standards in Chapter 20,
Section 973.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer associated with a Brewery or Distillery meeting
performance standards of Chapter 20, Section 973.
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Section 9. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication'
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lOth day of March2025, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
by:by:
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Jenny Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Summary Ordinance Published in the Sun Sailor on March 20,2025)
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AFFIDAVM OF PUBLICATIbN
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVERAND HENNEPIN
COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARYOF
ORDINANCE NO.741
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER I, CHAPTER 11,
AND CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
The purpose of these Code
am€ndments are as follows:
Amend Chapter 1 adding Can-
nabis and Hemp rclated definitions
to the City Code within the City of
Chanhassen. Amend Chapter 11
regarding the public use of can-
nabis and hemp in a public phce.
Amend Chapter 20 ostablishing
Cannabis Business Use zoning reg-
ulations within the City of Chanhas-
sefl.
This ordinance shall go into ef-
fect upon passage of the oidinance
by City Council.
A printed copy of Ordinance
No. 741 is available for inspection
by any person during regular office
hours at the office of the City Man-
ager/Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND AP-
PROVED FOR PUBLICATION this
10 day of Maich, 2025, by the City
Council of the City of Chanhassen.
Published in the
Sun Sailor
Maich 20, 2025
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