December 16, 2020 Zoning ordinance amendments for marijuana-related establishments have been approved by the Pinckney Village Council. The Planning Commission earlier crafted the zoning ordinance amendments, which Council discussed during a virtual meeting held Monday night. Council members commended the Planning Commission and planners for putting everything together so fast, calling it complicated and a huge undertaking. The prospect of allowing marijuana-related events came up. It was stated that a business would need a state license for an event along with a local one but the Village has currently opted to not issue licenses for consumption establishments and events. Some on Council felt it could be a good opportunity, saying the Village has done a very good job of limiting exposure in the community but at the same time, events are powerful economic things for communities. It was further stated by one member that itâs almost a âcatch 22â in that they want to limit visibility but also want a benefit from the visibility. President Rebecca Foster suggested leaving events in the prohibited language but could revisit the issue during future conversations. Foster said they could leave the language in and then down the road see what other communities do and amend ordinance to add a license â adding it would be easier to do that decide they donât want it later. Some members still questioned why the Village doesnât just set the standard, define it and let other municipalities come to the Village. Ultimately, Foster and others agreed the event licenses were a conversation for another meeting when discussion take place about a separate ordinance since nothing can be done about at this time.