Commercial Cannabis Licenses Available in Grover Beach, CA

The City of Grover Beach, CA is accepting applications for Commercial Medical Cannabis Business based on city ordinances Ordinance No. 17-05 and Ordinance No. 17-06 as of June 14, 2017.  The application deadline for dispensaries has expired however the City is taking applications for Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Testing Laboratories.  At this time Grover Beach does NOT allow Recreational Cannabis uses. 

Contact Information for all Commercial Medical Cannabis Business Related Questions:

​All Commercial Medical Cannabis Businesses will be required to complete the following steps:

Step 1:  Determine an Acceptable Location for a Commercial Medical Cannabis Business.

Step 2:  Complete the application process for a Cannabis Use Permit in the City of Grover Beach, CA.

Step 3:  Complete the application process for a Commercial Cannabis Permit in the City of Grover Beach, CA.

Prior to applying:

• Review the information and learn about the application process and which documents you will need. 
• Taking a good look at the entire application and ensure all the of required information is available. 

Step 1:  Determine an Acceptable Location for a Commercial Medical Cannabis Business
 
 Grover Beach allows Commercial Medical Cannabis Business in all three industrial zones:

• Industrial (I) Zone;
• Coastal Industrial (CI) Zone, and
• Coastal Industrial Commercial (CIC) Zone 

Grover Beach, CA Zoning Map:  http://www.grover.org/DocumentCenter/View/2749

All cultivation with storefronts shall be located a minimum of 600 feet from public and private schools grades kindergarten through 12th grade consistent with State law. All commercial cannabis uses shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the CR2 Zone on the north side of Atlantic City Avenue as measured from the residential lot boundary to the industrial lot boundary.
 
Step 2:  Complete the application process for a Cannabis Use Permit in the City of Grover Beach, CA.

All Applicants will be required to pay an application deposit that covers the costs acquired by the city when reviewing the Cannabis Use Permit application.   The deposit amount will range from $6,000 - $10,000.

• Completed Development Application and all the information required on the Development/Use Permit Submittal Checklist or Use Permit Submittal Checklist – No New Construction form.
• Completed Commercial Cannabis Employee/Owner Background Application form for all applicants.
• Provide six (6) copies of a description of the Commercial Cannabis Business organizational status and provide proof of status, such as articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership agreements, and other documentation as may be necessary.  Include a list of all owners/entities that have an interest of 5% or greater in the business.
• Payment of application fee deposit.
• Setback Verification Exhibit that illustrates the following information:
  • A vicinity map including the site plan indicating the property boundary and setbacks from adjacent residential zones and private and public schools (K-12) as required wet stamped by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer attesting to the setback measurements.

• Preliminary Odor Mitigation Plan with the following information:
  • Provide six (6) copies of a detailed description and manufacturer specification sheets of proposed mechanical systems.

• Preliminary Security Plan with the following information:
  • Provide six (6) copies of a detailed description of all proposed security measures This will require a preliminary site plan and floor plan indicating proposed security camera locations and other security measures.
• Preliminary Operations Plan with the following information:
  • Provide six (6) copies of a detailed description of all operations. 

• Preliminary Water Recycling Management Plan for cultivation uses with the following information:
  • Provide six (6) copies of a detailed description of the type of cultivation, irrigation system, projected water use, water recycling techniques and constituents of wastewater discharge into the sewer/septic system. 

 
If the Cannabis Use permit is approved applicant may submit the application for the Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit

Step 3:  Complete the application process for a Commercial Cannabis Permit in the City of Grover Beach, CA.

Commercial Cannabis Permit Application Checklist

Commercial Cannabis Permit Application

Fire and Life Safety Requirements
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The applicant must complete and submit the following:

• Completed Commercial Cannabis Permit Application form for each license required by the State.
• Completed Commercial Cannabis Employee/Owner Background Application form for all applicants.
• Provide a description of the Commercial Cannabis Business organizational status and provide proof of status, such as articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership agreements, and other documentation as may be necessary. This shall include a list of all owners/entities that have an interest of 5% or greater in the business.
• Payment of application fee deposit as established by the Master Fee Schedule. If applying for a
• Use Permit concurrently with the Commercial Cannabis Permit, the fee is part of the Use Permit deposit.
• A Live Scan and background check will be performed by the Grover Beach Police Department once your application has been submitted.  Applicants will be contacted by the Police Department to schedule a meeting to complete the application.
  
• Background Check -  City authorities have the ability to access state and local summary criminal history information for employment, licensing, or certification purposes; and authorizes access to federal level criminal history information by transmitting fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice to be transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, every Person listed as an owner, manager, supervisor, employee or volunteer, of the Commercial Cannabis Business must submit fingerprints and other information deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or his/her designee(s) for a background check by the Grover Beach Police Department.  Without first clearing a background check no permit to operate a Commercial Cannabis Business will be issued.