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Planning Commission approves larger Clearpath Canyon cannabis project with strict water-monitoring conditions
Summary
After a detailed hydrology presentation and extended public comment, the commission unanimously approved Clearpath Canyon (up to 15 acres outdoor canopy) with added groundwater monitoring, drought-reduction triggers and fire-suppression requirements.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved Clearpath Canyon LLC's major use permit (PL-25-492) on April 9, 2026, granting authority for up to 15 acres of outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation across five fenced gardens on a roughly 302-acre site south of Clear Lake.
Staff and consultant findings: Associate Planner Trish Turner (speaker 21) presented staff's recommendation to adopt a mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) and approve the permit subject to conditions. The project includes irrigation wells, approximately forty-six 5,000-gallon water storage tanks distributed across cultivation areas, and 15,000 gallons dedicated to fire suppression. Consultant hydrology…
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