Sections 14 and 16 of article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. tit. 44, arts. 11 and 12 afford to localities the option of licensing marijuana establishments within their respective jurisdictions. The purpose of this article is to authorize licensing, and regulating marijuana related establishments in the city pursuant to the requirements of state law and this article, and designate a local licensing authority to issue and process applications submitted for such licenses within the City. This article is adopted pursuant to the aforementioned constitutional and statutory authority, as well as the City's plenary authority as a home rule city to adopt and enforce ordinances under its police power in order to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare. (Ord. No. 2019-32, § 2, 7-15-2019; Ord. No. 2017-28, § 1, 8-7-2017; Ord. No. 2014-14, § 2, 5-12-2014)