Cannabis Production and Distribution means the development is used principally for one or more of the following activities as it relates to cannabis;

1. The production, cultivation, and growth of cannabis,
2. The processing of raw materials;
3. The making, testing, manufacturing, assembling or in any way altering the chemical or physical properties if semi-finished or finished goods or products,
4. The storage or transshipping of materials, goods, and products; or
5. The distribution and sale of materials, goods, and products to cannabis retail sales stores or individual customers.

• Cannabis production and processing is a permitted use in Taber's Medium Industrial District (M-2). You can check the Taber Zoning Map or contact the Planning & Development office to determine where the M2 Districts are. As a permitted use, a business wanting to engage in cannabis production and/or processing would need to apply for a Development Permit through the Taber Planning Department. This development permit application would not go to Council or Municipal Planning Commission for approval (provided the proposed location is within an M2 zone) saving your business time, money, and the hassle of long approval processes you may experience in other municipalities.
• We have created a streamlined development permit approval process for cannabis production and processing so that your business faces the least amount of “red tape” and you can get to work! 
• The permitted use designation is for all cannabis production and processing activities, including CBD extraction.
• Under the Federal Cannabis Act, all producers of cannabis or cannabis products will need to be federally licenses to operate. You can find the Cannabis industry guidelines and requirements here.
• A Building Permit Application would be required for any construction/renovations of the facility.
• A Cannabis Business License Application would also be required.

Timelines

• Development permit: Development permit timelines vary based on the complexity, but reviews will be completed within 21 days of application, provided all necessary documentation is submitted.
• Building permit: Building Permits within the Town of Taber are processed by Superior Safety Codes and will typically be provided within 21 days of application depending on complexity and provided all necessary documentation is submitted.
• Business License: Within 14 days of final inspection

 Fees

• Development Permit: $200-$1000. Cost will vary depending on size of the development. See our Fee Bylaw Page 7 for details.
• Building Permit: 6$ per $1000 of calculated construction value, minimum $100.