No. The City is currently accepting Use Permit applications for cannabis businesses and does not have a deadline to apply. The application process is ongoing.

No. The City is processing Use Permits applications, which are land use entitlements that run with the land. The process to open a cannabis business is similar to opening a new bar in the City: an applicant first applies for a Use Permit through the City; if the Use Permit is approved, then the applicant can apply for a license through the State.

No. The City has not placed a cap on how many cannabis businesses will be allowed to operate in the City. However, there are separation requirements between some types of cannabis businesses and from other types of sensitive land uses. Given the geographic area where cannabis businesses are allowed in the City, the separation requirements may result in geographic limitations to the number of locations that may be feasible for cannabis businesses.

Yes. A Use Permit is tied to a specific tenant space/property. To submit an application, the applicant must obtain the property owner’s signature on the application form. The City recommends making any leases for a tenant space contingent upon approval of a Use Permit.

Cannabis businesses are only allowed in the Cannabis Business Overlay Districts. Please refer to the maps on the Cannabis Information page.