Cannabis in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
61 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most cannabis activity
- Malden, MO (18)
- Kansas City, MO (11)
- Walnut Grove, MO (6)
- St. Charles, MO (5)
- Blue Springs, MO (4)
- Fenton, MO (3)
- Brentwood, MO (3)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (3)
- Independence, MO (2)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (2)
- Raytown, MO (1)
- Joplin, MO (1)
Latest matching meetings
Community meeting to discuss proposed marijuana establishment at 926 Eastern Ave
Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a community outreach meeting to hear about and discuss a proposed marijuana establishment at 926 Eastern Avenue. The agenda includes the type of establishment, security plans, measures to prevent diversion to minors, community impact, and nuisance concerns. The public…
Committee reviews rezoning of 87 acres at North Staley Road for 200 new homes.
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will vote on multiple development plans, rezonings, and grant amendments. Key discussions include a major rezoning for 200 residential lots near North Staley Road, updates to the KCI Area Plan, and new regulations for vacant buildings and marijuana dispensaries. The…
Commission to discuss cannabis license limits and permit transfers
The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will review an updated ordinance regarding license limits and discuss a special permit transfer request from DMS Trinity. The body will also address the FY27 budget and updates regarding Benevolent Botanicals and DRIS.
Public hearing on marijuana retailer permit transfer at 36 Charles Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from DMS Trinity, LLC. The request seeks to amend, reissue, or transfer a special permit for a marijuana retailer in the Industrial 2 zoning district.
City Council to amend building permit fee from $16 to $18
The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider several ordinance amendments. Items include restructuring the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission, changing the composition of the Cemetery Trustees board, revising the Emergency Management Board membership, and increasing the building permit fee from $16 to $18…
Public hearing on amendment of special permit for 36 Charles Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition by DMS Trinity, LLC to amend or transfer the special permit for the property at 36 Charles Street. The Council will also consider amendments to inclusionary zoning, building permit fees, and several ordinance changes related to cannabis licensing, cemetery…
Board to discuss zoning changes and marijuana dispensary hours
The Raytown Board of Aldermen will review mid-year financial reports and consider several zoning ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a tire repair facility and a text amendment to allow 24-hour marijuana dispensary drive-thrus.
Public hearings on two rezonings and marijuana drive-through hours amendment
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: Z-14-2026 at 2852 West Republic Road and Z-15-2026 at 233 East Norton Road. Also under consideration is a citywide amendment to regulate drive-through hours for marijuana and medical marijuana uses, and a text amendment to the Land…
Malden City Council to consider FY2027 General Fund appropriation orders
The City Council will discuss the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund. The body will also consider funding for park and church restoration projects and amendments to city ordinances.
Committee weighs blight findings, rezonings, and new vacant property fees
The committee reviews multiple rezoning requests, blight designations, and community improvement district petitions. Several ordinances from Mayor Lucas would overhaul vacant building rules, including a $200 semiannual fee on chronically vacant nuisance properties and Historic Preservation review before demolishing…
Board considers FedEx truck terminal, marijuana testing facilities, budget adjustment
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings and vote on several bills, including special use permits for Saco Auto, Scannel Properties (FedEx truck terminal), and AcreLabs. They will also consider a text amendment allowing marijuana testing facilities, a boundary adjustment for Unigroup, and a 2025 budget…
Council to receive financial and animal control updates
At this informal meeting, the Joplin City Council will hear updates on city finances, including sales tax, use tax, marijuana sales tax revenues, and general fund projections. They will also receive an overview of animal control operations. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.
Board to consider truck terminal, auto service, and marijuana testing facility permits
The Board of Aldermen will discuss and vote on several items including the 2025 amended budget, financial reports, and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Key items include special use permits for a truck terminal at 1 Premier Drive, an auto service facility at 470 South Highway Drive, and a…
Commission to vote on vacating unbuilt roads in Dickenson Manor subdivision
The Cass County Commission will consider a petition to vacate certain platted but unconstructed roadways in the Dickenson Manor subdivision. It will also act on a resolution authorizing repayment actions for adult-use marijuana tax revenues. Several zoning applications for lot splits, rezoning, and preliminary…
Council considers minimum number of marijuana retailer licenses
The Rules & Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss an amendment to the city code regarding marijuana establishment licensing. The proposed change would ensure at least five retailer licenses are made available.
Council to consider $15.997M Rec and Senior Center contract
The council holds public hearings on a data center zoning amendment, multiple liquor license requests, and a rezoning for an inn, while also considering consent agenda items including a $15.997M contract for a new Rec and Senior Center, a $910,880 contract for granular activated carbon, and a $167,469 contract for…
Commission to consider marijuana testing facility permit and zoning amendments
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several special use permits and site plan reviews. Key items include a proposed truck terminal at 1 Premier Drive, an auto service facility at 470 South Highway Drive, and a marijuana testing facility at 1636 Headland Drive. The commission will…
New vacant building standards and $200 nuisance fee proposed
The committee is considering ordinances to create minimum standards for securing vacant buildings, require historic preservation review before demolishing historic dangerous buildings, and expand vacant property registration to vacant land with a $200 semiannual fee on chronically vacant nuisance properties. Also on…
Commission to vote on Eastern Cannabis annual license renewal
The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will meet to vote on a license renewal for Eastern Cannabis. The body will also receive updates on existing operations, pending licenses, and ordinance changes.
Council to hold public hearing on New Town development plan amendment, including road changes and rezoning
The City Council will canvass the April 7 election results, including a tie in Ward 1 that requires determination by lot, and swear in newly elected members. A public hearing will be held on a major amendment to the New Town development plan (Merz Tract Phases 3-4) that would alter the transportation pattern and…
City Council to discuss marijuana dispensary code changes and food truck licensing
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed code changes for marijuana dispensaries and the licensing of mobile food truck establishments. The body will also receive a presentation on a new employee recognition program and an update on video lottery terminals.
Committee to consider new kratom retail license regulations
The committee will hold first readings on ordinances including licensing for kratom sales, $2 million in neighborhood tourism grants, and several rezonings. Also up for discussion are a 24-hour marijuana dispensary proposal, a permitting transfer between departments, and a property detachment for annexation by…
Malden Council to discuss marijuana licensing and water debt payments
The Malden City Council will consider renewing various business licenses and amending zoning regulations for self-storage facilities. The body will also discuss the city's insurance status and vote on a $398,674.25 water debt payment.
Council to vote on First Capitol Place redevelopment area blight designation and bonds
The council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a drive-through for Abelardo's Mexican Food and a marijuana facility rezoning. Final votes include a blight designation for the First Capitol Place redevelopment area and authorization of industrial revenue bonds. The consent agenda…
Public hearing on zoning changes for marijuana facilities and data centers
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on five zoning matters: a sign plan for a vet clinic, conditional use permits for a nail salon and a fitness studio, and text amendments to regulate data centers and marijuana facilities. Public comments will be accepted, but final action may be deferred.
Board to vote on data center and marijuana facility regulations
The Board holds public hearings on several planning items: a comprehensive sign plan for an emergency vet clinic, conditional use permits for a nail salon and a fitness studio, and text amendments to regulate data centers and marijuana cultivation/manufacturing facilities. They will also vote on a contract for design…
Committee to discuss draft code amendments to comply with Benevolent Botanicals court ruling
The Rules & Ordinance Committee will begin discussion on draft amendments to municipal code MCC 12.12.190. The amendments are intended to bring the code into compliance with the court judgment in Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden. The item is sponsored by Councillor Stephen Winslow. Supporting documents include…
Committee considers expanding massive development by 167 acres
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will consider a major amendment to add 167 acres to a 2,500-acre master planned development north of I-29/I-435, allowing up to 20 million square feet of commercial and industrial space. Other items include rezoning for a grocery store near Shoal Creek Parkway, a…
Committee to discuss draft amendments to MCC 12.12.190 for court judgment compliance
The Rules & Ordinance Committee will begin discussion on draft amendments to municipal code section 12.12.190 to meet the requirements of the court judgment in Benevolent Botanicals v City of Malden. The agenda lists Stephen Winslow as sponsor and includes a structured analysis from Councillor O'Malley, a 2022…
City considers the first amended redevelopment plan for Kearney Street Corridor
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and act on several items, including easement relinquishments, a planned development, amendments to marijuana operation hours, a short‑term rental appeal, a land development code amendment, a redevelopment plan for the Kearney Street Corridor, and procedural rule changes…
Brentwood P&Z to discuss data center and marijuana facility regulations
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several conditional use permits and sign plan amendments. The body will also discuss text amendments to establish regulations for data centers and marijuana cultivation and manufacturing in the LID District.
Rezoning of 29,169‑sq‑ft tract for a proposed marijuana facility at Lot 3E, Ward 2
The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional‑use applications. Items include a rezoning of a 0.88‑acre parcel at 1408 Fischer Lane, a rezoning of a 29,169‑sq‑ft tract for a marijuana facility near the I‑70 interchange, and multiple conditional‑use permits…
Commission to recommend cannabis license limit and approval updates
The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will discuss recommendations for the City Council regarding local approval processes and license limits. The body will also receive updates on existing operations and a court decision involving Benevolent Botanicals.
Council orders draft amendments to MCC 12.12.190 to meet court judgment
The City Council directed the Rules and Ordinance Committee, together with a designee of the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission, to draft changes to MCC 12.12.190 to comply with the Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden court judgment. The Council will also consider an Open Meeting Law complaint filed on…
Committee to weigh adding 167 acres for 20M sq ft of commercial space
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will consider a major amendment to a master planned development north of I-29/I-435, adding 167 acres for up to 20 million square feet of commercial, office, and warehousing uses. Other items include a rezoning for an entertainment venue, a development plan for a…
Parking code overhaul to reduce minimum parking requirements considered
The committee will hear first readings on several items, including a citywide amendment to reduce on-site parking requirements to support walkable development. A $2.98 million Housing Trust Fund appropriation for housing projects and a major expansion of a 2,500-acre master planned development near I-29 are also on…
Commission to approve contracts, budget adjustments, and appoint building commission
The Cole County Commission meeting on February 17, 2026 will consider several contract approvals, budget adjustment readings, and the appointment of members to the newly created Cole County Building Commission. Items include signing contracts for data‑room access control upgrades, AXON Enterprises, interpreting…
City Council to vote on adult-use marijuana sales tax
The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to impose a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana sales and submit the question to voters in April 2023. The meeting also includes a public hearing on rezoning a property on Cape LaCroix Road to allow medium-density multifamily housing.
City Council to consider airport terminal project and marijuana ordinances
The City Council will discuss a design-build agreement for a new passenger terminal at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The meeting includes second and third readings of ordinances regarding the decriminalization and cultivation of marijuana. Other business includes infrastructure agreements and property easements.
Public hearing on CBD zoning amendment to add marijuana facilities
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances for the Central Business District, which would re‑add comprehensive and micro‑business marijuana dispensary facilities. The council will also consider routine consent‑agenda items, approve the February 18, 2025…