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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Ordinance Amendments Related to Microbusiness Cannabis Facilities to Align with State Regulations
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sara McBurney
PHONE:
707-234-6680
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 1 Hour
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Ordinance Amendments Related to Microbusiness Cannabis Facilities to Align with State Regulations
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff on potential ordinance amendments related to microbusiness cannabis facilities to align with State regulations.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 6, 2025 the Board of Supervisors directed that Planning and Building Services and the Cannabis Department review opportunities and identify limitations related to microbusiness licenses and explore alignment of County processes related to Microbusiness Licenses with State Regulations; and refer these Cannabis Microbusiness License issues to the General Government Committee.
On June 25, 2025, the General Government Committee discussed and heard public testimony regarding microbusiness licenses and alignment with State Regulations.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
As directed by the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Building Services and the Cannabis Department compared the existing local microbusiness license regulations to the State regulations and prepared a memorandum to the General Government Committee reflecting some of those key differences and highlighting some of the local regulation requirements. During the June 25, 2025 the General Government Committee discussed and heard public testimony on opportunities and limitations associated with microbusiness licenses primarily as it relates to alignment with State regulations.
Three general topics were identified as potential opportunities for alignment with State Regulations:
1. Single license structure
2. Zoning restrictions, primarily Home Occupation and Cottage Industry limitations
3. Definitions and streamlined security requirements
Each of these three items is discussed further in the attached memorandum.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Thriving Economy
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y (IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE): N/A
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk
Final Status: NO ACTION TAKEN
Date: September 9, 2025
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