Can I open a marijuana business in Novi?

No. Pursuant to its opt-out under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et seq., all marihuana and marijuana establishments are prohibited within the boundaries of the City of Novi (Section 4.92, amended by Ord. 18.282, 7-08-2019).

The prohibition is citywide and use-based, so it does not matter which zoning district a property sits in: retail, growing, processing, secure transport, and safety compliance facilities are all unavailable in Novi. This covers commercial establishments; personal conduct protected by state law is a separate matter outside the zoning ordinance.

Municipal opt-outs can change by ordinance or ballot initiative, so if this is central to your plans, verify the current status with the City Clerk or the Community Development Department at 248-347-0415.