Cannabis in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
37 Florida meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most cannabis activity
- Wilton Manors, FL (8)
- Deltona, FL (5)
- Palm Beach, FL (4)
- Palm Bay, FL (2)
- Eustis, FL (2)
- Sarasota County, FL (2)
- Lauderhill, FL (2)
- Ponce Inlet, FL (2)
- Hardee County, FL (2)
- Palmetto Bay, FL (2)
- Clermont, FL (1)
- Oakland Park, FL (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to consider medical marijuana retail center at 420 E. Oakland Park Blvd
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a conditional use request (CU 26-01) and a site plan request (SP 26-03) for a medical marijuana retail center in an existing commercial building at 420 E. Oakland Park Boulevard. The conditional use request was previously tabled. The board will…
Council to vote on moratoriums for smoke/vape shops, marijuana dispensaries, data centers
The City Council will consider three 6-month moratoriums on new smoke/vape shops, marijuana dispensaries, and data centers. They will also vote on a conditional use permit for a mixed-use development at West End Plaza and finalize an ordinance to expand public hearing notification distances from 150 to 450 feet…
DRC to review medical marijuana retail center applications for Pure Beauty
The Wilton Manors Development Review Committee will consider two applications for a medical marijuana retail center at 420 E. Oakland Park Boulevard, including a conditional use request and a site plan. The project, proposed by Guenni Holdings LLC, is located in the Transit Oriented Corridor West (TOC-W) zoning…
Committee to consider plat for 10 Habitat for Humanity homes on 2.5 acres
The Development Review Committee will review three site development plans: a minor amendment to a medical marijuana dispensary at 1190 East Commercial Boulevard, a major renovation and expansion of an auto body shop at 1048 NE 43 Court, and a plat and site plan for 10 single-family homes by Habitat for Humanity on a…
Council to consider 1,600-home PUD, cannabis ban, and rezoning
The Palm Bay City Council will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a proposed 1,600-home planned development, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a rezoning. They will also consider an ordinance to ban medical marijuana dispensing facilities within city limits. The consent agenda includes routine…
Palm Bay board to weigh fuel station, floodplain rules, cannabis ban
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. These include a comprehensive plan amendment for fire and police service levels, a conditional use for a fuel station and drive-through, a floodplain code revision, and a proposed ban on medical marijuana…
Eustis commission to vote on stormwater fee hike and loan for flood repairs
The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a stormwater utility fee increase, a loan agreement between the General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund for Thousand Year Flood repairs, and multiple annexations and land-use amendments. The meeting also includes a fine reduction…
Eustis LPA to consider banning medical marijuana dispensing facilities
The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on Ordinance 2026-20, which would amend the Land Development Regulations to prohibit medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities. The meeting also includes approval of the February 19, 2026 minutes. This is a…
Pre-application meeting for medical marijuana retail center at 420 E. Oakland Park Blvd
Community Development Services will hold a pre-application meeting to discuss a site plan and conditional use application. The request is for a medical marijuana retail center proposed by Guenni Holdings LLC.
Planning Commission to vote on three major zoning changes and a medical marijuana dispensary
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a special exception for a medical marijuana dispensary at 7349 S. Tamiami Trail, a rezone for the Mandarin Road Honeycomb project, and a Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Sarasota National development. The commission will…
PDC to review medical marijuana centers and interchange management standards
The Planning and Development Commission is meeting to review several land use applications and code standards. The body will consider proposals regarding medical marijuana treatment centers and the Cardinal Interchange Management Area.
Board to consider medical marijuana retail center use and site plan at 2010 Wilton Drive
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on two applications for 2010 Wilton Drive. Item CU 25-01 is a request for conditional use approval of a medical marijuana retail center by 1785 LLC, represented by Matthew H. Scott, Esquire. Item SP 25-02 is a request for site‑plan approval for…
Review of medical marijuana retail center application at 2010 Wilton Drive
The Development Review Committee will consider a conditional use application and a site plan application for a medical marijuana retail center. Both requests pertain to an existing commercial building located at 2010 Wilton Drive.
DRC to review medical marijuana retail center application at 2010 Wilton Drive
The Development Review Committee is meeting to consider a conditional use application and a site plan application for a medical marijuana retail center. Both requests pertain to an existing commercial building at 2010 Wilton Drive owned by 1785 LLC.
DRC to review medical marijuana retail center at 2010 Wilton Drive
The Development Review Committee is considering a conditional use application and a site plan application for a medical marijuana retail center. The proposed center would be located in an existing commercial building at 2010 Wilton Drive.
Board to consider 293-unit apartment project and medical marijuana dispensary
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two development requests and discuss a text amendment for smoke shops. Decisions include a site plan and height variance for a multifamily complex and a conditional use request for a dispensary.
City Commission to consider ban on medical marijuana dispensaries
The Deltona City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a proposed citywide ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. Other items include amending the Halifax Crossings MPUD to reduce residential units and increase commercial acreage, updating park rules to ban smoking and regulate metal…
Deltona City Commission meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
The June 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Deltona City Commission was canceled because a quorum was not present. No votes or decisions were taken on any agenda items. The agenda had included public hearings on zoning changes and a medical marijuana dispensary ban, as well as contracts and budget updates.
Application for medical marijuana retail center at 2010 Wilton Drive
Community Development Services will hold a pre-application meeting to discuss a proposal for a medical marijuana retail center. The applicant, 1787 LLC, is seeking both conditional use and site plan approval for an existing commercial building.
Planning board to consider repealing medical marijuana dispensary zoning rules
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three items: an ordinance to repeal Article XIV on medical marijuana dispensaries and amend the zoning map; an ordinance updating regulations for nonconforming lots; and a resolution amending the board's bylaws. No public hearings are scheduled, but public comment is allowed…
Commission to vote on forensic audit of LHPP grant funds and medical marijuana rules
The Lauderhill City Commission will consider resolutions authorizing a forensic audit of grant funds managed by the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership and confirming the Finance Department as the sole manager of city grant funds. The commission also holds public hearings on special exception requests for a…
Planning Commission to consider medical marijuana dispensary at 2460 Stickney Point Road
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a special exception petition for a medical marijuana dispensary. The commission will also review minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.
Commission to consider final approval of zoning and rental property ordinance changes
The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, many at second reading, including amendments to zoning codes (PUD requirements, commercial zoning, home occupations, driveway expansions), rental property inspection and short-term rental registration, medical marijuana dispensary…
Planning board to consider zoning amendments for medical marijuana and home businesses
The Planning and Zoning Board will review two proposed ordinance amendments: one updating the zoning code for medical marijuana dispensaries to align with state law, and another revising home occupation regulations to allow home-based businesses. The board will also elect officers and receive a Sunshine Law…
Lauderhill Commission to consider $6.1 million budget adjustment
The City Commission will discuss a supplemental appropriation and budget adjustment totaling $6,147,269 for fiscal year 2025. The body is also considering zoning changes for medical marijuana establishments and updates to employee pension fund retirement dates.
Ponce Inlet Council to consider sewer fee changes and marijuana use ban
The Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances regarding purchasing regulations and the prohibition of personal marijuana use on public property. The body will also consider updates to sewer service rates and the denial of certain affordable housing tax exemptions.
Council to consider landmark designation for 376 S County Rd over owner objection
The Town Council will hold a development review meeting, primarily discussing construction that deviates from approved permit plans and staff leadership on code review and reform. The most consequential item is a resolution to ratify the Landmarks Preservation Commission's 5-2 vote to designate 376 S County Rd as a…
Council to ban marijuana on public property, adopt animal shelter contract, discuss development moratorium
The Town Council will inaugurate new members, appoint a vice-mayor, and consider several ordinances, including a first reading to prohibit non-medical marijuana use on public property. Second readings include allowing farmers markets as a special exception in public-institutional zoning and replacing code enforcement…
Palm Beach council to review comprehensive plan update and marijuana zoning changes
The Palm Beach Town Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold first readings on two ordinances: one amending the Town's Comprehensive Plan based on its recent Evaluation and Appraisal, and another amending zoning code to redefine marijuana and remove medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries…
Local Planning Agency to consider Comprehensive Plan and marijuana code amendments
The Local Planning Agency will hold first readings for two proposed ordinances. These include updates to the Town's Comprehensive Plan and amendments to zoning code sections regarding medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries.
Hardee County considers loan of up to $2.73 million for landfill improvements
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several land use ordinances, including a ban on medical marijuana dispensing facilities. The body is also deciding on a loan for landfill infrastructure and the extension of a Local State of Emergency.
Committee discusses cannabis, zoning, and resiliency rules
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss potential cannabis regulations, zoning changes for South Beach, and resiliency code updates. The meeting is a hybrid event held on October 14, 2024.
Second reading of medical marijuana ordinance and $139k rec center increase
The Palmetto Bay Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to repeal and replace medical marijuana regulations, recognizing existing facilities as nonconforming uses. The Council will also consider a first reading of a civility statement ordinance and several resolutions, including a…
Board discusses medical marijuana ban and Torrey Community Overlay
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop session to discuss several proposed ordinances and administrative updates. Items include land use amendments and the management of county assets and infrastructure.
Planning commission to review marijuana zoning rules and private club uses
The Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on October 1, 2024, to discuss proposed changes to zoning regulations for marijuana centers and dispensaries, as well as review existing private club uses. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda, but no formal decisions are…
Council to adopt FY 2024-2025 city budget and set utility rates
The City Council will consider consent items including a $152,000 engineering contract for Gayle's Trails culvert, a $497,619.04 firefighter grant, and a chemical purchase. On the regular agenda, they have second readings of ordinances to move city elections from April to November and amend the comprehensive plan…
Palmetto Bay Council to consider new pickleball center and medical marijuana ordinance
The Village Council will discuss a first-reading ordinance regarding medical marijuana facilities and several high-value procurement contracts. The body is also deciding on a five-year extension for police services with Miami-Dade County.