Cannabis Facilities

The City of Tualatin adopted Ordinance No. 1445-20 on November 23, 2020, which amends the Cannabis Regulations found in Tualatin Development Code (TDC) Chapter 80. A cannabis facility is defined as “a commercial or public use or structure where cannabis is produced, processed, wholesaled, retailed, distributed, transferred, sold or consumed and registered with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).” This definition includes both medical and recreational cannabis, and only cannabis facilities or businesses registered with the State of Oregon are allowed to operate in Tualatin.

Rules and Regulations

While the City of Tualatin does not require a special permit for cannabis facilities, such facilities must conform to adopted standards as set forth in Chapter 80. Developers, landowners, or tenants wishing to operate a cannabis facility must complete an OLCC Land Use Compatibility Statement that will be reviewed by the Planning Division to ensure the proposed facility complies with all applicable TDC standards. Due to specific location standards, it is highly recommended that cannabis facility operators contact the Planning Division with potential site options as early in the process as possible. Please note that cannabis production, wholesale, and retail businesses may be further regulated by the State of Oregon Oregon Health Authority and/or Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

Amended regulations take effect on December 23, 2020 and include the following:

• All types of cannabis facilities are allowed in Light Manufacturing (ML), General Manufacturing (MG), and Manufacturing Business Park (MBP) planning districts.
• Retail sales and medical dispensary cannabis facilities are allowed in Office Commercial (CO), Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Recreation Commercial (CR), General Commercial (CG), Mid Rise/Office Commercial (CO/MR),
  Medical Center (MC), and Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) planning districts.
• Cannabis facilities must be located at least 1,000 feet from residential planning districts, city parks, schools, libraries, and other cannabis facilities.
• Cannabis facilities cannot produce extracts through the use of butane.

Homegrown Cannabis/Personal Use

Personal, outdoor cannabis grow sites in residential areas are regulated in TDC Chapter 80 and are limited to the amounts allowed under state law. Personal cannabis use is regulated by state law.