Second-story signage precedent for cannabis dispensary
Summary
The board refused to back a variance letting Elevated Cannabis put an illuminated sign on the second floor of its Westchester Ave building. Members worried that saying yes once would open the door to similar upstairs signs elsewhere downtown.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owners reported an 85% single-day sales loss attributed to the barricade and enforcement actions.
Downtown streetscape consistency — signs stay at street level where the ordinance intends.
The dispensary will need to redesign its signage or pursue the variance elsewhere.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Citizens To Be Heard - Sep 8, 2026
The owners of Starlight Dispensary on Hale Avenue say the city removed metered spots in front of their store and posted a barricade, cutting their sales 85% in one day. They're asking to work with the Parking Commissioner on a solution.
Agenda - Jan 12, 2026
The board refused to back a variance letting Elevated Cannabis put an illuminated sign on the second floor of its Westchester Ave building. Members worried that saying yes once would open the door to similar upstairs signs elsewhere downtown.
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