Cannabis in North Carolina local government
What North Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
16 North Carolina meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Carolina with the most cannabis activity
- Hudson, NC (11)
- Eureka, NC (2)
- Winston-Salem, NC (1)
- Cleveland, NC (1)
- Columbus, NC (1)
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Discussion of marijuana arrest data and a new youth protection ordinance
The committee will review information regarding marijuana custodial arrests and citations. Members will also consider a proposed Youth Protection Safety Ordinance.
Council to allocate 50% of marijuana tax revenue to neighborhood fund
Cleveland City Council is considering several emergency ordinances, including allocating half of marijuana legalization initiative revenues to a Neighborhood Equity Fund. Other items include leasing a city-owned lot to Playhouse Square for parking with an option to purchase, and appropriating land for a new fire…
Commission to decide on cannabis store, vacation rental, county land deal
The Eureka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two new permit applications: a vacation rental at 1110 East Avenue and a cannabis retail store at 2235 Broadway. The Commission will also review whether the County of Humboldt's acquisition of 4325 Broadway conforms with the city's General Plan. The meeting…
Council to vote on $8.256M for Eureka Operations Complex Phase 1
The City Council will consider authorizing an $8.256 million budget and a $7.659 million guaranteed maximum price contract to Swinerton Builders for Phase 1 of the Eureka Operations Complex. The meeting also includes adoption of a Gulch Greenway Overlay Zone with associated code amendments, and a consent calendar item…
Permanent ban on marijuana facilities heads to final vote
Hudson City Council will hold a third reading and likely final vote on Ordinance 25-57 to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities within the city. The consent agenda includes authorizing a fiber-to-the-home construction contract, a storm sewer study for Edgeview Drive, and an amended stormwater agreement with…
Council to discuss permanent ban on marijuana facilities in Hudson
The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss Fire & EMS funding recommendations, downtown development plans, and an update on short-term rental regulations. They will also review proposed consent agenda items and legislation for the June 3 meeting, including an ordinance to permanently ban marijuana facilities in the…
Hudson City Council to hold public hearing on permanent marijuana facility ban
City Council will consider a permanent prohibition of marijuana facilities and discuss the future location of an inclusive playground. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding townhome zoning and public hearing rules.
Council discusses SR 303 safety improvements and inclusive playground funding
City Council will receive updates on proposed safety improvements along West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and discuss the future location of an inclusive playground at Barlow Farm Park after federal funding fell through. The workshop also reviews a consent agenda and proposed legislation for the May 20 meeting…
Planning Commission to consider marijuana facility ban and athletic field request
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed ban on marijuana facilities and a site plan for Christ Community Chapel. The body will also discuss residential density allowances for housing.
Council to vote on 3-month moratorium on marijuana applications
City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution renewing an agricultural district for an alpaca farm at 5457 Stow Road. The Council will also consider a third-reading resolution imposing a three-month moratorium on new marijuana-related applications and a second-reading ordinance amending regulations…
Council to consider permanent ban on marijuana facilities
The Council holds first reading and referral to Planning Commission of an ordinance to permanently prohibit marijuana facilities in Hudson. Second reading continues for a 3-month moratorium on new marijuana applications. The consent agenda includes contracts for Velocity fiber upgrades, a three-year fireworks deal…
Council discusses staffing plan for fiber internet expansion to residents
City Council will discuss HCTV Advisory Committee's 2025 goals, a potential policy on on-street parking of landscape trucks, and a staffing plan for the first year of expanding fiber internet to residents. The workshop also reviews a consent agenda for March 18 that includes multiple contracts for fiber network…
Council to determine future of recreational marijuana moratorium
City Council will discuss several items including a decision on whether to let a temporary moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities expire or enact a permanent ban. Other discussion items include the Stow Road sidewalk project alignment, a noise wall study for residents near interstates, and a land development…
Council to consider zoning code update for cannabis businesses
The council will conduct first readings on multiple ordinances, including a zoning code amendment to align with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, several rezoning and variance requests, and various contracts. Consent actions include renewing investment advisory services, a grant to COSI, and payment of lease rent.
Council to vote on adopting 2026-2030 Walk and Bike Hudson Plan
City Council will hold a third reading and vote on adopting in concept the 2026-2030 Walk and Bike Hudson Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of a three-month moratorium on marijuana-related applications, appointment of Brian Griffith as Assistant City Manager, and contracts for health benefit plan services…
Council to vote on $540k land buy for rail-to-trail, 2025 budget
Hudson City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to interview Charter Review Commission applicants. Major actions include third reading of a resolution to purchase 10.77 acres from Norfolk Southern for $540,000 for a rail-to-trail project, second reading of the 2025 appropriations ordinance…