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VIDEO. Watch the Pacifica City Council address the cannabis dispensary permit application process in Pacifica.

Pacifica Cannabis Business Program

CANNABIS BUSINESS APPLICATION PROCESS

In March, 2017, the City of Pacifica began the extensive process of creating regulations for the operation of cannabis businesses in Pacifica.  This process involved the work of City staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.  On July 10, 2017, the Pacifica City Council adopted ordinances requiring cannabis businesses to obtain a Cannabis Public Safety License and a Cannabis Use Permit to lawfully operate in the City of Pacifica.

The application process and timeline for each portion of the application processes are indicated below.   Links to the required application forms are located within the appropriate Phase.

Phase 1:  Application Period Begins 12/12/2017 (Deadline 1/10/2018)

Phase 1 applications approved/denied by 2/9/2018

Contact info for Phase 1 is [email protected] or 650-738-7314
 Phase 2: Application Period Begins 2/12/2017 (Deadline 2/26/2018)

  • $400 Security Plan review fee to Police Department (fee for each location)
  • Submit one Security Plan for each proposed business site to Police Department (each applicant must prepare a Security Plan for each site).  Security plans must satisfy the conditions of PMC § 4-16.03(c)(1)

Phase 2 applications/plans approved/denied by 3/21/2018

Contact info for Phase 2 is [email protected] or 650-738-7314
Phase 3: Application Period Begins 3/22/2017 (Deadline 4/20/2018)

  • Complete Cannabis Use Permit process (the Cannabis Use Permit process is expected to take several months)
  • $10,000 deposit for processing required for each Cannabis Use Permit Application.  Actual cost is based on time and materials
  • Random lottery will be conducted at 4 PM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Pacifica Community Center (540 Crespi Drive)

Contact info for Phase 3 is [email protected] at 650-738-7341
 Phase 4: Police Chief Issues Cannabis Public Safety License

  • Police Chief verifies continued compliance with Phase 1 & Phase 2 Requirements, and confirms Cannabis Use Permit issuance
  • Police Chief issues Cannabis Public Safety License
  • Cannabis Operation must obtain State License before commencing operation

Contact info for Phase 4 is [email protected] or 650-738-7314
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