ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment on Thursday morning will hear the case for a medical marijuana dispensary, a project 338 feet from Edgewater High School property.
What You Need To Know Medical marijuana dispensaries must be at least 500 feet from schools, under the county’s code
However, an applicant says the dispensary would be 338 feet from the school’s agricultural center, not the main campus
Some residents down the street from the property said they are indifferent or for the project, while other neighbors say they are against it
Under Orange County Code, dispensaries can’t be within 500 feet of a school, and some residents aren’t happy to hear about the idea.
Bobbie Marsden said she grew up in the home she currently resides. The neighborhood, she said, has always been quintessential and family-friendly.
“If one kid did something wrong, they would call your mom. I thought my mother was psychic,” said Marsden, laughing as she recalled memories.
Marsden was not happy to hear about the proposed medical marijuana dispensary down the street.
“Buy ’em somewhere else, not in this beautiful community. Please, not here,” said Marsden.
The applicant has