Public hearings are planned for this month before the Wasco County Planning Commission to present a draft ordinance on the time, manner, and place for marijuana businesses to operate in unincorporated areas of the County. Hearings are planned for December 16 and 21 at 3 p.m. in the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. The planning panel will make a recommendation to the County Commission, which will make a decision on December 28. County Commissioner Steve Kramer says all options remain on the table, including possibly referring a measure to opt-out of the state’s legalization of marijuana businesses to the voters, but they’ve been advised a final decision must be made by the 28th. The draft ordinance is to be posted on the County website on Wednesday.