Cannabis in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
176 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most cannabis activity
- Richmond Heights, OH (21)
- Centerville, OH (13)
- Hudson, OH (11)
- Troy, OH (11)
- Brunswick, OH (10)
- Hudson, OH (9)
- Colerain, OH (8)
- Shaker Heights, OH (7)
- Norton, OH (7)
- Canal Winchester, OH (7)
- Norwood, OH (6)
- Fairview Park, OH (6)
Latest matching meetings
Council to review UDO rewrite, marijuana dispensary code
The Centerville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite, a review of marijuana dispensary regulations, and the MOT Wilmington & Clyo project. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel and economic…
Council to vote on cannabis dispensary zoning regulations
City Council will hold a special meeting with public comment on Ordinance No. 26-65, which would amend the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The ordinance is at its third reading, indicating a likely final vote. An executive session is scheduled to discuss…
Council to discuss cannabis tax, housing, and community survey
The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss four topics: a state excise tax on adult-use cannabis, a housing development, a community survey, and administrative processes. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.
Council considers zoning regulations for cannabis dispensaries
City Council will discuss updating the zoning code to classify cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The body is also reviewing contract amendments for City Hall renovations and concrete purchases.
Council to review marijuana dispensary code and West Franklin feasibility
This is a work session of the Centerville City Council. They will discuss a marijuana dispensary code review, hear a West Franklin feasibility update, and receive a strategic plan update. The council will also hold an executive session for personnel and real estate matters and hear from Montgomery County Treasurer…
Powell City Council to vote on zoning code rewrite and park plans
The Powell City Council will decide on a comprehensive zoning code rewrite, adopt new master plans for parks and recreation, and approve funding for veterans memorial improvements. Monthly reports from city departments will be reviewed, and a temporary moratorium on marijuana-related businesses will be considered.
Council considers cannabis dispensary zoning and Civil Service Commission appointment
The City Council will consider amending the zoning code to include regulations for cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. Additionally, the Council will review a mayoral appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
City Council to consider cannabis moratorium extension and 2027 tax budget
City Council is reviewing several ordinances to purchase emergency equipment and vehicles, update police salaries, and manage city grants. The body is also considering a three-month extension of the moratorium on adult-use cannabis licenses and the adoption of the 2027 tax budget.
City considers zoning changes for cannabis dispensaries as conditional use
The Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments to allow cannabis dispensaries as conditional uses in commercial districts. The boards will also hear multiple variance requests for emergency generators and driveway widening, and review site plans for…
Council to create restricted fund for future cannabis tax revenue
City Council will vote on motions to cancel the June 24 session, recognize the Human Rights Campaign and Better Business Bureau, study merging the Parks Department and Recreation Commission, and create a restricted fund for future cannabis revenue. They will also consider an ordinance to convert part of Charles Street…
Norwood council to discuss cannabis tax and street levy
The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two items: the establishment of an excise tax on adult-use cannabis and a street levy millage.
Decision on art studio permit and parking variance at 3431 Lee Road
The Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to open an art studio in the Kingsbury Building. The commission will consider a conditional use permit for a specialized instructional school and a variance for parking requirements. The meeting will also include a…
Council to discuss marijuana dispensary and SB 331 update
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including a follow-up on marijuana dispensaries and an update on Ohio Senate Bill 331. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Montgomery County Recorder's Office, a closed executive session for litigation and personnel matters, and a…
Council discusses grant and cannabis revenue updates
This is a work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss updates on grant funding applications and adult-use cannabis revenue, plus review upcoming legislation. No action is scheduled.
Council to hear update on marijuana dispensary locations
This is a work session, not a voting meeting. Council will receive updates on potential marijuana dispensary parcels, traffic enforcement strategies, the First Call program, and proposed changes to the Flock camera contract.
Marijuana dispensary presentation from Buckeye Relief
City Council will receive a presentation from Buckeye Relief regarding marijuana dispensaries at a Committee of the Whole meeting. No voting or decisions are scheduled.
Council agenda includes state excise tax on adult-use cannabis
The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss four agenda items. These include the state excise tax on adult-use cannabis, a housing development proposal, a community survey, and administrative processes. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.
Council considers new regulations for large-scale data centers
Norton City Council will hold first readings on ordinances for data center regulations and a 1.497-acre annexation from Chippewa Township. Second and third readings include a $1.2 million road resurfacing contract and a new cannabis dispensary ordinance. Council also considers several smaller contracts for roof…
Council to vote on $1.2M Greenwich Road resurfacing contract
Norton City Council will consider multiple spending items, including a $1.2 million contract for resurfacing Greenwich Road, a $28,189 police vehicle purchase, and a $12,370 fire reporting system. They will also hold second readings on ordinances regulating cannabis dispensaries and a mutual aid agreement with the…
Council to discuss cannabis tax, housing, and survey
The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several topics, including a state excise tax on adult-use cannabis, housing development, a community survey, publishing agendas on social media, and administrative processes. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
Council to consider new regulations for cannabis dispensaries
The Norton City Council will hear public communications, including from NOPEC and a resident on trash and sewer issues. Key committee discussions include updates to the codified ordinances, new regulations for cannabis dispensaries (Chapters 860 and 862), an agreement with Summit County for building inspection…
Council to vote on $948k paving program for 8 roads
The Trotwood City Council will consider a $948,491.23 paving contract for multiple roadways, including South Wolf Creek Pike and Wolf Road. They will also vote on zoning changes at two Wolf Creek Pike properties and extend a moratorium on marijuana business licenses through 2026. Several motions to update zoning…
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…
Planning Commission will discuss and consider a marijuana dispensary proposal.
The Norton Planning Commission will hold a discussion and possible resolution on a marijuana dispensary. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, a statement from the Zoning Administrator, and consideration of the February 24, 2026 minutes. No other specific business is listed.
Council to discuss cannabis tax, housing, and community survey
The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several topics, including a state excise tax on adult-use cannabis, housing development, a community survey, standing committee meeting dates, publishing agendas on social media, and administrative processes. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
Council will discuss marijuana dispensary proposals and refuse service update
The City Council meeting on March 3, 2026 includes a work session on marijuana dispensaries presented by the Planning, Law, and Economic Development directors. The council will also receive a citizen refuse update from the Public Works Director. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
Board to hear cannabis dispensary conditional use and accessory structure variance
The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The board will hear two appeals: a variance for an accessory structure at 3261 W Galbraith Rd and a conditional use request for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 9880 Colerain Ave. One case for 2974 Banning Rd…
Committee to discuss dispensary payouts and records requests
The Economic Development Committee will discuss two items: public records requests and the status of payouts to municipalities that host dispensaries. No other substantive items are listed. The meeting includes general discussion and adjournment.
City Council to approve financing agreement for $12 million regional road project
The council will hold a public hearing and consider several first‑reading ordinances, including a storm‑water pollution prevention plan requirement and two property dedication agreements for public right‑of‑way. It will also move three resolutions to the full council: an economic‑development plan authorizing an…
Trustees to vote on short-term rental and donation container zoning rules
The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning text amendments: one revising standards for short-term rentals (CZC-25-13) and another for charitable donation containers (CZC-25-16). The board will also consider several resolutions, including declaring nuisances and junk motor…
Kent City Council to hold hearings on historic designation and agricultural land
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a local historic property designation and an agricultural district application. Committee meetings will also address budget amendments, cannabis dispensary hours, and property acquisition assistance.
Canton City Council approves emergency funding for demolitions, water main, and cannabis tax
The Canton City Council met on February 2, 2026, and took action on a range of emergency items, including approving first and second readings of ordinances. Key decisions included adopting ordinances for adult-use cannabis tax revenue, funding for the Community Improvement Corporation, and multiple appropriations for…
Council will adopt an Economic Development Plan to enable tax‑increment incentive districts.
The Canal Winchester City Council work session will consider four resolutions: adopting an Economic Development Plan that allows the city to create tax‑increment financing incentive districts; imposing a moratorium on adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and related operations…
City Council to consider economic development plan and cannabis moratorium
The Canal Winchester City Council will consider adopting an economic development plan and a moratorium on cannabis operations. The agenda also includes resolutions for a street sweeper lease/purchase and an intergovernmental agreement for regional infrastructure financing.
Board reviews bulk variance for 28 W Babbitt St parking lot
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a bulk variance request for 28 W Babbitt St to reduce front and rear setbacks to zero, allow a chain‑link fence in the front setback, and permit removal of street trees. It will also note the withdrawal of a use variance application for a marijuana dispensary with a…
Council to approve multiple contracts and insurance policies without competitive bidding
The Tallmadge City Council will consider a series of first‑reading ordinances authorizing the mayor and the director of public service to enter into contracts without competitive bidding for insurance, engineering, consulting, security, and other services. The agenda also includes an ordinance establishing the…
Council votes to renew a 5.6‑mill fire/EMS property tax levy
The Norton City Council will consider first‑reading resolutions and ordinances, including a fire and emergency medical services tax levy renewal, an updated job description and salary for the Zoning Administrator, a six‑month moratorium on adult‑use cannabis zoning certificates, an agreement to resurface State Route…
Council to consider 2026 budget and emergency contracts
The Bay Village City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations ordinance and emergency contracts for fire equipment, consulting services, and a wheel loader. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a marijuana moratorium.
Council considers 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Bay Village City Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances and contracts, including the city's annual appropriations for 2026. The body will also consider equipment purchases for the Fire and Service Departments and an extension of marijuana regulations.
City Council to approve emergency $2 million West 210 Street resurfacing contract
The Fairview Park City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids and contract the lowest responsible bidder for the West 210 Street resurfacing project, which may cost up to $2,000,000. The council will also vote on a contract with Mannik Smith Group for…