Cannabis Dispensary Operational Updates (Drive-Thrus and Hours)
Peoria
Summary
The council put off deciding whether dispensaries can add drive-throughs, but did lock in operating hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Curbside pickup was stripped from the ordinance and will come back in two weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Oct 1, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Potential modest increase in local retail sales tax and cannabis tax revenues.
Medical cannabis patients could eventually get more convenient access; dispensaries gain flexibility if drive-throughs are later allowed.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The council put off deciding whether dispensaries can add drive-throughs, but did lock in operating hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Curbside pickup was stripped from the ordinance and will come back in two weeks.
Peoria to consider drive-through service at cannabis dispensaries
Peoria soon may allow cannabis dispensary businesses to offer drive-through and curbside services. In June, Illinois updated state law governing cannabis businesses to allow for curbside and drive-through service, as well as extended daily hours past midnight.
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
Following state law changes, Peoria is considering allowing cannabis dispensaries to offer drive-thru and curbside pickup services. The city is proposing to cap operating hours at 10 p.m. rather than the state's 2 a.m. limit.
Housing Commission - Oct 5, 2026
P&Z recommended a code text amendment that could let existing cannabis dispensaries add drive-through service via the special-use process. Council takes it up October 27.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Oct 1, 2026
In response to new state legislation allowing cannabis drive-throughs and extended hours, Peoria initiated a text amendment requiring dispensaries to go through the special use process for drive-through facilities.
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