Applicant seeks parcel split and code amendment for cannabis use at 1432 West Olive; staff lists process and standards

Porterville staff reviewed a request to divide 1432 West Olive Avenue (Unit A) into two parcels and to pursue a development-ordinance amendment to allow cannabis dispensaries in the general-service commercial (CG) zone. Staff described the application route and preliminary technical standards the applicant must meet.

Planning staff said the land division requires a tentative parcel map (prepared by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer) and later a final parcel map; the tentative-parcel-map fee is $1,500. Because cannabis dispensaries are not currently permitted in the CG district, the applicant must apply for a development-ordinance amendment, a public‑hearing process with notification; planning cited standards in section 301.23 of the development code and chapter 15 (article 7) of the municipal code that the applicant must meet if pursuing cannabis uses.

Fire staff said no construction, storage, parking or use is permitted more than 300 feet from Olive Avenue right-of-way until an on‑site hydrant is installed; if the project requires two or more on‑site hydrants the system must be looped unless separate connections are provided. Building, engineering and public-works staff said the parcel split itself has minimal public‑works comments but that building permits after the split may require standard public-improvement conditions; commercial water services will require backflow devices.

Staff said they will provide consolidated written comments in approximately two to three weeks and that a tentative-parcel‑map application can be provided to the applicant after the meeting. Engineering estimated initial map review typically takes up to four weeks for a first submittal and quicker reviews for resubmittals.