Petaluma leaders appear ready to take the next step in allowing marijuana dispensaries in the city. The City Council will have a second reading later this month on an ordinance that maps out areas in Petaluma’s business park and industrial areas where cannabis businesses will eventually be allowed. If the Council approves the ordinance once again, the new rules will go into effect April 19th and permits could technically be handed out beginning that day. Petaluma leaders have said they want to make sure any dispensaries were the proper distance away from other buildings like schools and daycare centers.