Cannabis (Marijuana) Establishments

Moratorium on Cannabis Establishments

In anticipation of the legalization of marijuana in Connecticut, the Planning and Zoning Commission established a temporary and limited nine-month moratorium on cannabis establishments. This moratorium is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2022. The purpose of the moratorium is to give the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council time to develop specific regulations related to the sale and cultivation of cannabis (marijuana) in Mansfield.

Draft Framework and Approach

The Commission's Regulatory Review Committee has developed a draft framework and approach to regulation of cannabis establishments. Next steps include:

• March 2022. Community survey on regulation of cannabis establishments
• April 2022. Holding a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council to review the draft approach and feedback received from both advisory committees and the public. Once the approach is finalized, staff will work with the Regulatory Review Committee and Town Attorney to draft revisions to Zoning Regulations, and, if necessary, the Code of Ordinances.

Resources

• Draft Framework and Approach (Revised September 20, 2021)
• Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECCOG) White Paper on Municipal Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis Establishments
• June Special Session Public Act 21-1

Meeting Links

• August 30, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
• September 17, 2021 PZC Regulatory Review Committee Meeting
• September 20, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
• December 6, 2021 PZC Regulatory Review Committee Meeting
• January 18, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
• February 3, 2022 PZC Regulatory Review Committee Meeting
• March 7, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Provide Feedback

Please send any comments on proposed regulations related to the sale and cultivation of cannabis in Mansfield to PlanZoneDept@MansfieldCT.org. All comments received will be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council as they consider the approach and changes to Zoning Regulations and the Code of Ordinances.