PROPOSED 500FT BUFFER ZONE FOR MARIJUANA STORES WILL “PUSH” NORTHEAST STORES TO FLETCHER DRIVE AND NORTH ATWATER VILLAGE.

The Los Angeles City Council is currently considering a proposal that would ban medical marijuana dispensaries within 500 feet of “sensitive” areas; this includes residential areas, schools, churches, etc.

However this proposal would have the unintended effect of “pushing” all Northeast marijuana dispensaries to Fletcher Drive and North Atwater Village in order to comply with the 500 feet buffer zone. The proposal would essentially make Fletcher Drive and North Atwater Village into a “dumping ground” for medical marijuana dispensaries.

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Northeast Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Collectives Draft Ordinance Map, 500’ Buffers (pdf file)

Council File # 08-0923, Medical Marijuana Collectives / Ordinance

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If you are concerned about the proposed 500 feet buffer zone and the impact it will have on Fletcher Drive and North Atwater Village contact…

Council President Eric Garcetti: councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org

Councilmember Tom Labonge: councilmember.labonge@lacity.org
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