Cannabis Survey: Land Use Response Report

Cannabis Survey: Land Use Survey

Q1: How familiar are you with the roles of each level of government and the various objectives and strategies related to cannabis legalization?

2%

The survey shows that the largest majority of respondents were somewhat familiar with the roles of each level of government in strategies related to cannabis legalization, as shown below;

12% Very familiar

23%

Familiar

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39% of the respondents were somewhat familiar of these roles, 24% were familiar, 23% were not familiar and 12% were very familiar.

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In spite of whichever opinion that these participants had, 75% (477) of the respondents were at least aware of the roles of each level of government and the strategies related to cannabis legalization, whereas 25% (160) of the respondents were not aware at all.

24%

Somewhat familiar Not familiar I don't know 39%

Q2: While preparing the legal framework that will allow the Town of Beaumont to manage cannabis related land uses, emphasis should be put on:

Taking this opportunity for economic growth and diversification

In preparing a legal framework that will allow the Town of Beaumont to manage cannabis related land uses, the largest majority of respondents desired finding the right balance between economic growth and the health and wellness of the community, as seen below; 16%

Ensuring health and wellness of our community

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54% wanted to find that balance between economic growth and health and wellness;

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30% preferred to only insuring the health and wellness of the community; and

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16% would only want to insure the economic opportunities.

54% 30% Finding the right balance between economic growth opportunities and ensuring the health and wellness of our community

Q3: While preparing the legal framework that will allow the Town of Beaumont to manage cannabis related land uses, the Town of Beaumont should: In preparing a legal framework that will allow the Town of Beaumont to manage cannabis related land uses, most respondents favored a legal framework similar to that of liquor store, as seen below;

Legal framework similar to liquor stores

Increase regulation on cannabis related land use compared to liquor stores Decrease of regulation compared to liquor stores Increase regulation for both liquor stores and cannabis

5% 16% 48%

7%

24%

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48% desired a legal framework similar to that of liquor stores;

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24% desired to increase regulation on land use compared to liquor stores;

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16% desired an increase in regulation for both liquor stores and cannabis and 7% wanted a decrease in regulation compared to liquor stores; and

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From the respondents that desired a legal framework to manage cannabis related land uses in the Town of Beaumont, 92.5% (557) of them desired some form of regulation and whereas only 7% (45) desired a form of deregulation.

Q4: Within the Town of Beaumont, which areas should cannabis retail be permitted? Please indicate all those that apply.

A majority of the respondents in this sample size of 637, favor cannabis retail stores in commercial areas, as opposed to residential areas, industrial parks and Centre-Ville, as seen below;

5% 6% Residential Commercial

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45% of the respondents preferred cannabis retail in commercial areas;

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23% preferred them in Centre-Ville;

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21% preferred them in industrial parks; and

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6% preferred them in residential areas and 5% preferred them in other location (with 60% of “other” not wanting them in Beaumont at all).

23%

Industrial Parks

45%

Centre-Ville Other (please specify) 21%

Q5: In regards to separating distance between recreation facilities, parks, day cares and cannabis retail stores, the Town of Beaumont should apply: In regards to the separating distance between recreation facilities, parks, day cares and cannabis retail stores the majority of the respondents preferred a minimum separating distance of 500 meters and the median preferred a minimum of 400 meters, as seen below;

Less than 100 meters 6%

A distance between 100 and 400 meters

23%

A minimum of 400 meters

A minimum of 500 meters

I do not have enough information to answer this question

7%

55%

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55% of the respondents favored a separating distance a minimum of 500 meters;

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23% favored a separating distance between 100 and 400 meters; and

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9% favored a minimum distance of 400 meters and 7% favored less than 100 meters.

9%

Q6: Should the Town of Beaumont impose additional restrictions on hours of operation for cannabis retail stores?

ď ľ 3% Yes

No

46% 51%

I do not have enough information to answer this question

In regards to the Town of Beaumont imposing additional restrictions on hours of operation for cannabis retail stores, the majority of respondents of 51% did not want any added restrictions, 46% wanted added restrictions and 3% did not have enough information to answer this question, as seen below;

Q7: While considering potential locations for cannabis retail stores, the Town of Beaumont should:

Favor the concentration of the cannabis retail stores in strategic area(s) of the Town of Beaumont

12%

Favor the dispersion of cannabis retail stores in strategic area(s) of the Town of Beaumont Let market dictate the concentration of cannabis stores in strategic area(s) of the Town of Beaumont I do not have enough information to answer this question

21%

In considering the potential locations for cannabis retail stores, the majority of the respondents preferred to let the market dictate the concentration of cannabis stores of the Town of Beaumont, as seen below; ď ľ

37% of the respondents preferred to let the market dictate the concentration of cannabis stores in strategic area of the Town of Beaumont;

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30% preferred the dispersion of cannabis retail stores in strategic area; and

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21% favored the concentration of the cannabis retail stores.

37% 30%

Q8: Are there any other topic(s) related to cannabis that the Town of Beaumont should discuss and/or investigate?

Summarized topics of conversation: 

Cannabis building locations: reported concerns to not establish retails stores around schools, parks, day cares and any region with ease of access to minors.

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Legal framework of the use of cannabis, with the majority of respondents advocating for the law to be similar to that of alcohol and tobacco.

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Marketing restrictions on advertisements and a controlled use of endorsement.

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The odor of cannabis is a major issue for a large portion of the respondents (some are not opposed to edibles though).

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A small sample of respondents were concerned about the proper and safe disposals of Cannabis waste.

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If cannabis was legalized and accessible in Beaumont, some prefer localized ownership by residents and residential businesses as opposed to outside businesses.

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If cannabis was legalized in Beaumont, an average share of respondents are concerned over the policing on Cannabis, so as to restrict irresponsible uses (such as driving under the influence and accessibility to minors).

Q9: Please identify which category you belong to

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7%

Resident Business owner

93%

Of the reported 640 participants in this survey, 93% of them were residents of the Town of Beaumont and 7% were business owners.