Title
REF150048 - Inland and REF160042 - Coastal Commercial Cannabis (Marijuana) Permit Requirements and Dispensary Setbacks
Public hearing to consider:
a. Adoption of an ordinance amending Title 21 (non-coastal zoning ordinance) to:
1. Change commercial cannabis activities from a conditional use allowed subject to a Use Permit in each case within specified zoning districts, to a principal use allowed subject to an Administrative Permit in each case within the same specified zoning districts; and
2. Establish required permits and criteria for retail facility applications that do not comply with the 1,500-foot setback from another approved retail facility.
b. Adoption of a Resolution of Intent to adopt an ordinance amending the Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan, Part 1 (Title 20 coastal zoning ordinance) to:
1. Change commercial cannabis activities from a conditional use allowed subject to a Coastal Development Permit in each case within specified zoning districts, to a principal use allowed subject to a Coastal Administrative Permit in each case within the same specified zoning districts; and
2. Establish required permits and criteria for retail facility applications that do not comply with the 1,500-foot setback from another approved retail facility.
c. Adoption of a Resolution clarifying permit fees where applicants have paid for a Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit and the type of permit is amended.
Location: County-wide
Proposed CEQA action: Statutorily exempt pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26055(h) (CEQA exemption for the adoption of local commercial cannabis regulations that require subsequent discretionary permits that are themselves subject to CEQA review). (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find the project is the adoption of amendments to local commercial cannabis regulations that require subsequent discretionary permits that are th...
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