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Planning panel advances cannabis code change after Office of Cannabis outlines equity program
Summary
The Planning Commission heard an Office of Cannabis presentation on equity verification and permitting and voted to approve a planning‑code amendment that removes neighborhood‑notice requirements for medical‑to‑retail dispensary conversions to expedite permanent conversions.
The Planning Commission received an informational presentation from the city’s Office of Cannabis on July 15 and voted to approve a related planning code amendment to speed conversion of long‑operating medical cannabis dispensaries to permanent adult‑use retail.
Planning staff reported the department has processed 133 referrals from the Office of Cannabis; 61 locations have been fully approved. Director Marissa Rodriguez said the office tracks six applicant tiers and implements an equity verification process intended for people "who've been negatively impacted by the war on…
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