A proposed update of the original law controlling cannabis business sales in West Milford was not introduced as expected at the Wednesday night Township of West Milford Council meeting. Councilman Michael Chazukow and Councilwoman Marilyn Lichtenberg requested clarifications on the document before them and the office of Attorney Fred Semrau and Administrator William Senande will see that it is readied for a council vote on its introduction at a future meeting.
When that happens the council will announce a date for a public hearing for citizens to address the council on the proposed ordinance updating one adopted earlier. If passed the law will allow cannabis sales to take place in all zones in West Milford except those zoned as residential.
Where cannabis businesses can be
The proposed ordinance upgrade addresses cannabis cultivation, rules for manufacturing, wholesale distribution and delivery. Included are requirements that facilities in the eligible locations for these activities would have to be at least 500 feet from any parks. The minimum lot area required would be one acre and minimum front yard setback would be 50 feet or the minimum zone standard, whichever is greater. All facilities would be enclosed in heated/air- conditioned buildings, not in greenhouses, hoop houses or outdoors.