Notice of Planning Board Hearing Relative to a Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment

The Planning Board of the Town of Chester will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning by-laws. The public hearing will be held as follows:

Place: Chester Town Hall
Date: 11 March 2019
Time: 7:00 PM

The subject matter of the proposed amendment is as indicated below. The complete text relative to the proposed amendment is available here and for inspection during regular business hours at the following place:

Place: Chester Town Hall

Article Number Subject Matter of Proposed Amendment Sufficient for Identification

TBD Section 5.12: Adult Use Marijuana Establishments
The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to add a new Section 5.12: “Adult Use Marijuana Establishments” to the town’s zoning by-laws. The bylaw details the requirements and restrictions within the Town of Chester for the various types of adult use marijuana establishments currently allowed by state law. This includes dispensing, processing, and cultivation activities, and other related activities to the sale, storage, and distribution of marijuana for non-medical use, and the operation of a marijuana establishment for non-medical use.