Medicinal commercial cannabis production activities shall be allowed within the area set forth in the overlay zone/permit area, illustrated in Exhibit “A” of the ordinance codified in this chapter, pursuant to a development agreement adopted in accordance with the Development Agreement Law (Government Code Section 65864 et seq.) and Chapter 20.28 CMC (Mixed Use Zones). No such activities shall be permitted without a development agreement within or outside of the boundaries of such overlay zone. The city may approve or deny such a development agreement in its sole and absolute discretion. The city manager is authorized to develop and promulgate policies and procedures consistent with the intent and spirit of this chapter concerning the applications and application process, including, but not limited to, the information required of applicants, and application review procedures, which shall inform the administration and protocols to be used and followed by the city in the application and hearing processes. (Ord. 730 § 17, 2022).