Nevada City council members will review wording for ordinances banning medical marijuana dispensaries and smoking in parks at a meeting today.

Smoking in parks was banned for a six-month trial period after council approval in 2007. A new ordinance would make the ban permanent.

A separate ordinance will ban medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. The council voted the dispensaries down in September and will review a draft of the ordinance at the meeting.

The council will also review a solar farm project at the old Nevada City Airport. Chevron Energy, a division of Chevron Corp., conducted a preliminary feasibility study this month and determined the system would have virtually no negative environmental impact and would not be visible from surrounding residences.

The proposed project would generate about 1,000 kilowatts of energy during most of the year and cost $6.5 million, according to Nevada City Engineer William Falconi. Eventually, the system will provide revenue for the city.

If the council chooses to proceed, Chevron would draw up plans for the system for $16,000.

The meeting is set for today at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 317 Broad St.

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