A. The city of Auburn comprehensive zoning ordinance is adopted by city of Auburn ordinance, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution, the State Growth Management Act, RCW Title 35A, Optional Municipal Code, and Chapter 36.70B RCW. In accordance with ACC 1.04.060.

B. Notwithstanding any provisions otherwise, this title does not permit or allow any action, use or conduct which is in violation of or prohibited by any state or federal laws, regulations or codes. Any action, use or conduct which is prohibited by state or federal law is prohibited hereby. It is provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection B do not apply to any person or persons who has/have a valid, lawful license issued by the state of Washington to produce, process or sell marijuana, marijuana concentrates, usable marijuana and/or marijuana-infused products and is acting in full conformity with the requirements of the state of Washington related to such license pursuant to RCW 69.50.301 through 69.50.369, and WAC 314-55-005 through 314-55-540. In such instances, the state of Washington, not the city, is the permitting and licensing entity. It is provided, however, that this provision does not preclude the city from taking enforcement action in instances where conduct or activity that is licensed or permitted under RCW 69.50.301 through 69.50.369, and WAC 314-55-005 through 314-55-540 occurs within the city of Auburn but is not in compliance with or violates the requirements of such state licensing or permitting. For the purposes of this section only, the provisions of RCW 69.50.325 through 69.50.369, and WAC 314-55-515 through 314-55-535 are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein. (Ord. 6525 § 5, 2014; Ord. 6416 § 4, 2012; Ord. 6245 § 2, 2009.)