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Council holds first reading, adopts application rules for cannabis storefront licensing; lottery, initial fees and timeline set
Summary
The City Council introduced and held first reading of amendments to the commercial cannabis licensing chapter and adopted rules and procedures that set a 30-day application window, an eligibility review by consultant HDL, a randomized drawing for provisional licenses and a requirement that winners secure a conditional use permit within one year.
The Pacific Grove City Council on first reading adopted a package of rules and procedures to implement voter-approved retail cannabis sales, directing staff to use a 30-day application window, a consultant-led eligibility review and a random drawing to select provisional storefront licensees.
City Manager Matt Mogensen summarized the process: applicants will submit a complete package within a 30-day window; HDL (a consultant retained by the city) will review applications for compliance with state and local requirements; HDL will then forward eligible applicants for a public lottery to determine provisional awardees; the provisional winner will have one year to obtain a conditional use permit and complete required inspections and tenant improvements before opening.
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