Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Arizona, Valley cities have begun amending ordinances to become compliant with the new law.
Peoria’s latest step in determining how the new industry will look within the city regards zoning regulations for siting and operations of recreational facilities within its boundaries.
Under the voter-approved proposition, municipalities may enact reasonable regulations, and city officials say Peoria has a legitimate government interest in protecting public health, safety and welfare of its residents by placing restrictions on marijuana use in public.
