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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW BLM plan focuses on environment and recreation ... Drive-by shooter gets 8 years ... OSF and bookstore at odds over banned books display ... BLM plan focuses on environment and recreation ... Drive-by shooter gets 8 years ... OSF and bookstore at odds over banned books display ... CONTINUING COVERAGE: MARIJUANA Council sends ban on pot grows to Medford voters If approved, outdoor pot growing would be banned in residential areas Comment By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Follow @@GregMTBusiness MailTribune.com By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Follow @@GregMTBusiness Posted Aug. 4, 2016 at 5:44 PM By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Follow @@GregMTBusiness Posted Aug. 4, 2016 at 5:44 PM » Social News Medford City Council is split on whether to ban outdoor marijuana grows in residential areas, but they no had problem referring the matter to the voters. A November ballot measure was approved 6-1 during Thursday's afternoon council meeting. Kevin Stine cast the lone nay, while Clay Bearnson, a medical marijuana dispensary operator, abstained. The council has sparred over whether there should be an outright ban or just a ban on outdoor grows. Council President Dick Gordon said the term "residential area" left some ambiguity, because there are residences in commercial zones. "The term 'residential area' leaves some subjectivity that I don't think we need in something like this," Gordon said "I'd prefer to use the word zone, or whatever the appropriate term is referring to our land use comp plan." Deputy City Attorney Kevin McConnell told the council they could give more specific wording if voters approve the measure. Stine said wording is everything. "I'm assuming the intent of whatever is passed is that you can't grow no matter where in the city limits," Stine said. McConnell responded he didn't think that was the intent. He thought production or wholesale license holders could grow in commercial zones, but he wasn't sure about industrial areas. In the proposed ordinance, he said, production means: "The planting, cultivation, growing or harvest of marijuana and includes the trimming or drying of marijuana." Councilor Tim Jackle said the wording could differentiate the areas of commercial and industrial zones where people live and don't live. "In certain (planned-unit developments), 80 percent of the land it would be allowed and 20 percent not allowed where there is residential use," Jackle said. In other business, the council voted against an amended development agreement with Sky Park LLC, asking that the developers of the proposed downtown residential project reapply to the Site Plan and Architectural Commission, rather than seek an extension, before moving forward with the project. Reach reporter Greg Stiles at 541-776-4463 or [email protected]. By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Follow @@GregMTBusiness MailTribune.com By Greg Stiles Mail Tribune Follow @@GregMTBusiness Posted Aug. 4, 2016 at 5:44 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501