Local Planning Agency Meeting - 2 April, 2026

The City of Eustis Local Planning Agency met on April 2, 2026, to discuss ordinance 2026-20 concerning the regulation of medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) within city limits. The ordinance proposes reinstating a ban on new MMTCs while allowing existing facilities to continue operating as non-conforming uses, without expansion or relocation rights. The discussion included the statutory framework under Florida law, land use compatibility, and the city's limited authority to regulate MMTCs compared to pharmacies. The agency reviewed business impact estimates and regional facility distribution, concluding that access for patients remains adequate despite the proposed restrictions. A conflict of interest was declared by one commissioner who owns property leased to an MMTC. The ordinance was forwarded to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval, with the commissioner recusing from the vote due to the conflict.