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Cannabis Regulations - Planning & Community Development Department
August 29, 2017 July 1, 2020 Community Planning Projects, Zoning Code and Map Amendment Projects
March 9, 2020 – The Cannabis Permit Application and Supplemental Forms are available to top-scoring retailer applicants that have obtained approval of a Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer permit.
Cannabis Permit Application and Supplemental Forms
STATUS UPDATE ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: CANNABIS RETAILER APPLICATIONS
UPDATED July 1, 2020 – The chart linked in the document below identifies the Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer applications that have been submitted to date and their status. Copies of the status letters sent to each applicant are available in the list below:
Application Status as of April 24, 2020
Status Letters sent:
Status Letter for SweetFlower LLC
Status Letter for Harvest of Pasadena LLC
Status Letter for The Atrium Group LLC
Status Letter for Varda
Status Letter for Integral Associates Dena, LLC
Status Letter for Integral Associates Dena LLC June 28, 2019
Status Letter for SweetFlower LLC July 1, 2019
Status Letter for SweetFlower LLC July 9, 2019
Status Letter for SweetFlower LLC September 5, 2019
Decision Letter for Harvest of Pasadena CUP #6757 – October 10, 2019
Decision Letter for Harvest of Pasadena CUP #6757 – Revised October 15, 2019 (Condition #12 was clarified)
Status Letter for MME Pasadena Retail – October 17, 2019
Decision Letter for Integral Associates Dena, LLC CUP #6759 – October 28, 2019
Decision Letter for Harvest of Pasadena, LLC Appeal - December 18, 2019
Status Letter for Varda January 14, 2020
Status Letter for Varda January 16, 2020
Decision Letter for Integral Associates Dena - January 29, 2020
Status Letter to Harvest of Pasadena, LLC Re: Change of Control - July 1, 2020
Status Letter to Varda, Inc. Re: Change of Control - July 1, 2020
Status Letter to MME Pasadena Retail. Re: Change of Control - July 1, 2020
Redacted copies of the Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retail applications will be posted below:
Harvest of Pasadena – Redacted CUP – (Redactions revised as of 8/5/19. Refer to revised file #1 in the section below.)
The Atrium Group LLC – Redacted CUP
REVISED – The CUP files below replace the files above and contain information which had been previously redacted. Files will be posted as the applicable redactions are completed. Note that some material cannot be posted on the website but is available in redacted form for review in-person. If you wish to review in-person, please contact Guille Nunez at gnunez@cityofpasadena.net
Harvest of Pasadena – REVISED Redacted CUP
Integral Associates Dena, LLC CUP – Electronic Version Redacted
SweetFlower Pasadena LLC – Redacted CUP
SweetFlower Pasadena LLC – August 8, 2019 Redacted CUP
Integral CUP application – Hardcopy Redacted
The Atrium Group CUP applicaiton – Electronic Version Redacted
Varda CUP application – Hardcopy Redacted
Varda CUP application – Electronic Version Redacted
MME Pasadena Retail CUP Application - Hardcopy Redacted
MME Pasadena Retail CUP Application - Electronic Redacted
APPEAL APPLICATIONS FILED FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DETERMINATIONS
UPDATED November 5, 2019 – The documents and correspondence below pertain to the appeal applications filed for Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer approvals and disapprovals.
Appeal of CUP #6757 Approval – filed by SweetFlower Pasadena
Appeal of CUP #6757 Approval – filed by The Atrium Group
Appeal of CUP #6758 Disapproval – filed by Integral Associates Dena, LLC
CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO APPEAL APPLICATIONS FILED BY SWEETFLOWER PASADENA, LLC
UPDATED October 10, 2019 – The documents and correspondence below pertain to the appeal applications filed by SweetFlower Pasadena LLC.
Documents pertaining to October 7, 2019 City Council appeal hearing and decision:
Appeal of BZA Decision to City Council – Filed August 19, 2019
Staff Report for October 7, 2019 Appeal Hearing
Staff’s PowerPoint for October 7, 2019 Appeal Hearing
Decision Letter for Appeal Hearing – October 10, 2019
Documents pertaining to August 7, 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing and decision:
Decision Letter for BZA Hearing
Agenda for August 7, 2019 BZA Meeting
Staff Report for BZA Appeal Hearing August 7, 2019
Staff’s PowerPoint Presentation
Email from City to SweetFlower Pasadena LLC
Email from City to Integral Associates Dena, LLC
Email from City to Harvest of Pasadena LLC
Correspondence from SweetFlower Pasadena, LLC
Correspondence from Harvest of Pasadena LLC
Correspondence Received on August 2, 2019
Correspondence Received on August 2, 2019 No. 2
Correspondence from The Atrium Group, LLC
CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING TO CANNABIS APPLICANT SELECTION
UPDATED July 1, 2020– The following correspondence has been submitted to the City:
Letter from Green Thumb Industries regarding Integral Associates Dena, LLC dated June 6, 2019
Letter from The Brick & Rose, LLC dated June 17th, 2019
Position Statement from WOW Health & Wellness, LLC
Letter from The Atrium Group, LLC dated June 19, 2019
Letter from Sweetflower Pasadena, LLC received June 19, 2019
Letter from The Brick & Rose, LLC dated June 23, 2019
Email from WOW Health & Wellness dated June 26, 2019
Email from The Atrium Group, LLC dated June 28, 2019
Email from The Atrium Group, LLC dated July 1, 2019
Email from Damian Martin for WOW Health & Wellness dated June 30, 2019
Letters from Christopher Sutton for The Atrium Group dated July 8th and July 12, 2019
Email from Damian Martin for WOW Health & Wellness dated July 15, 2019
Letter from Harvest of Pasadena dated July 10, 2019
Email from Christopher Sutton for The Atrium Group dated July 3, 2019
Email from Christopher Sutton for The Atrium Group dated July 19, 2019
Letter from Christopher Sutton for The Atrium Group dated July 23, 2019
Letter from Chris Berman for The Atrium Group dated August 18, 2019
Claim No. 13,373 filed by The Atrium Group on August 19, 2019
Claim No. 13,381 filed by The Atrium Group on August 28, 2019
Claim No. 13,382 filed by The Atrium Group on August 28, 2019
Letter from Chris Berman for The Atrium Group dated August 27, 2019
Letter from SweetFlower dated April 28, 2020
Letter from SweetFlower dated June 30, 2020
UPDATED July 12, 2019 – The following are the City’s correspondence to the applicants:
Letter from City Manager Steve Mermell in response to The Brick & Rose, LLC dated June 20, 2019
Letter from City Manager Steve Mermell in response to WOW Health & Wellness, LLC dated June 20, 2019
Letter from City Manager Steve Mermell in response to Harvest of Pasadena dated June 25, 2019
Letter from City Attorney in response to WOW Health Wellness LLC dated June 28, 2019
Letter from Assistant City Manager Julie Gutierrez in Response to The Atrium Group July 2, 2019
Letter to SweetFlower in Response to Appeal Request July 12, 2019
Letter to The Atrium Group LLC in Response to Appeal Request July 12, 2019
Letter to The Atrium Group LLC in Response to Appeal Request Pertaining to Harvest of Pasadena July 12, 2019
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2019
Updated December 12, 2019 – Refer to the emails linked below:
RE Public Records Act Request for Application – City of Pasadena
City of Pasadena Public Records Request Harvest Resp Letter
Re Commercial Cannabis Application Selection Results for Retailers
RE Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer 5
RE Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer 4
RE Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer 3
Re Harvest License holder
RE 3219 E COlorado Blvd, Pasadena
RE Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer 2
RE Arcade Miniature Golf Cannabis Lounge License Request
RE Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer
RE Approved Licensee
District 7 Futures Academy
Re Commercial Cannabis Space
RE Library Definition Sensitive Use siting issue
Question Pasadena retail
Two Appeals Filed Today by Atrium Group LLC
Pasadena Cannabis Applications Scoring Results
RE Quick Question on Separation Requirements
CUP Process MME Pasadena Retail LLC
Re City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Results
3355 E Colorado Blvd. Pasadena CA 91107
NOTICE Public Records Act Request for Application City of Pasadena
Commercial Cannabis Business Applicant Appeals in Pasadena
RE Update on the Commercial Cannabis Application Process City of Pasadena
CPRA Favoritism
Determination Letter and Broken Promises
FWD: CPRA
FWD: CUP Applications
FWD: Public Records Act Request
FWD: Public Records Act Request (2)
FWD: Public Records Inspection
Harvest CUP Application
Harvest CUP Application (2)
Harvest of Pasadena LLC
Public Records Act Request (2)
Public Records Act Request (3)
Public Records Act Request (4)
Public Records Act Request (5)
RE: Cannabis List
RE: CUP Application
RE: CUP Applications
RE: CUP Applications (2)
RE: Determination Letter and Broken Promises
RE: Harvest CUP Application
RE: Harvest of Pasadena LLC Records
RE: Info Request (2)
RE: Info Request (3)
RE: PRA 11448
RE: Public Records Act Request (2)
RE: Public Records Act Request (3)
RE: Public Records Act Request (4)
RE: Public Records Act Request (5)
RE: Public Records Act Request (6)
RE: Public Records Act Request (7)
RE: Public Records Inspection
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (2)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (3)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (4)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (5)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (6)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (7)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (8)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (9)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (10)
RE: Instructions for Preliminary Submission of CUP for Cannabis Retailer (11)
Urgent Request – Pasadena Cannabis Retail Permit
Question Regarding Retail Application
Commercial Cannabis Space 2176-2183 E Colorado Blvd
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Results
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Results (2)
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Results (3)
RE City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Results (2)
Guille Nunez – Application Scoring
Update on Cultivation Applications Awarded Licenses
Cannabis Application Results
Pot Store Pasadena Colorado
Two Questions About 169 Colorado
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Selection Results
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Selection Results (2)
City of Pasadena Cannabis Application Selection Results (3)
CPC Pasadena Detailed Score Breakdown
Scoring Request – Cannabis Retail
Arcade Miniature Golf Cannabis Lounge License Request
Request for Scoring Breakdown and Copies of Cannabis Applications
CUP Application – Deemed Complete Implication
Sweetwater BZA Appeal
CA Public Records Act Requests for Cannabis Applications and Related Records
Harvest License Holder
Question Regarding Marijuana Dispensary in Pasadena
Arroyos Treatment Center
CB-0519414831 Siva Pasadena Application – Request for Application Score Breakdown and Review
Public Records & Score Breakdowns
Update for Panamerican Ag Corp.
Request for the Top 6 Applications for Retail Dispensaries
Pasadena Cannabis Retal Application CD6
Zoning Question8.7.19
yet another omission 7.18.19
Re public records inspection7.22.19
Re public records act request 7.3.19
Re public records act request 6.13.19 No 2
Re Public Records Act Conflict of Interest 3
Re Public Records Act Conflict of Interest 4
Re Public Records Act Conflict of Interest 2
Re Public Records Act Conflict of Interest 1
Re determination letter and broken promises 7.17.19 No 2
Re cup applications 7.22.19
Re cup applications 7.11.19
Re CUP application 7.17.19
public records inspection 7.17.19
Public records act request for HdL documents
public records act request 7.26.19
Public records act request 8.21.19
Public Records Act Request 8.20.19
Public records act request 8.13.19
public records act request 8.10.19
Public records act request 8.8.19
public records act request 8.8.19 No 2
Public records act request 8.7.19
Public Records Act Request 7.8.19
public records act request 6.13.19
harvest license Revoked
Fwd Public records act request 8.7.19
Fwd public records act request 7.20.19
Fwd Public Records Act Request 7.19.19
false statements from city staff to you and the public 7.17.19 email and attachment
document inspection 8.5.19
Inaccurate and Misleading Video
SUMMARY OF CANNABIS-RELATED REQUESTS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (CPRA)
October 11, 2019 (UPDATED) - The summary list of cannabis-related requests received by the Planning and Community Development Department pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) has been moved to a new page. Click here or click the link below to view the summary list. Refer to the new page for updates.
Cannabis-Related Public Records Requests
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: CANNABIS RETAILER RULES & REGULATIONS
June 20, 2019 – A meeting was held June 12, 2019 with staff and representatives for the 6 top-scoring applications. At this meeting, each representative was provided the ‘Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer’ application forms and staff provided an explanation of the submission requirements and the application process. The following document contains the rules and regulations promulgated for the Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer application. (Refer also to Addenda 1)
June 27, 2019 – Addenda 1 to the Rules and Regulations promulgated for the Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer application is available below.
June 18, 2020 – Procedure for Review of Change of Ownership and/or Management of Cannabis Businesses (During Permitting Process only) is available below.
Rules and Regulations for Retail Cannabis CUP
Addenda 1 – Rules and Regulations for Retail Cannabis CUP
Procedure for Change of Ownership or Management
REDACTED APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CANNABIS APPLICANTS
UPDATED October 30, 2019 – The redacted applications and score sheets for the six top-scoring applicants for commercial cannabis are now available. These applications have been reviewed and information that is exempt from disclosure has been redacted. Redacted information includes: personnel, medical or similar files pursuant to Government Code Section 6254 (c) and Article I, Section I of the California Constitution; information required from any taxpayer in connection with the collection of local taxes that is received in confidence and the disclosure of the information to other persons would result in unfair competitive disadvantage to the person supplying the information pursuant to Government Code Section 6254(i); and, statements of personal worth or personal financial data required by a licensing agency and filed by an applicant with the licensing agency to establish his or her personal qualification for the license certificate or permit applied for pursuant to Government Code Section 6254(n).
Integral Associates DENA LLC – Redacted App
Tony Fong – Redacted App
Atrium Pasadena LLC – Redacted App
Harvest of Pasadena – Redacted App
SweetFlower Pasadena LLC – Redacted App
MME Pasadena Retail – Redacted App
Redacted applications for the remaining 116 retail cannabis applicants will also be made available on this page and will be posted below as they are completed. These applications have been reviewed and information that is exempt from disclosure has been redacted. Redacted information includes: personnel, medical or similar files pursuant to Government Code Section 6254 (c) and Article I, Section I of the California Constitution; information required from any taxpayer in connection with the collection of local taxes that is received in confidence and the disclosure of the information to other persons would result in unfair competitive disadvantage to the person supplying the information pursuant to Government Code Section 6254(i); and, statements of personal worth or personal financial data required by a licensing agency and filed by an applicant with the licensing agency to establish his or her personal qualification for the license certificate or permit applied for pursuant to Government Code Section 6254(n). Refer to the list below:
7. The Brick & Rose REDACTED APPLICATION
8. CPC of Pasadena LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
9. JCP Ventures, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
10. 10 Spot, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
11. StarbudsCA LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
12. The Artist Tree II, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
13. Idyllwild REDACTED APPLICATION
14. Rose Gold Collection LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
15. 7PG Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
16. Strategic Star Properties REDACTED APPLICATION
17. Coastal Retail Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
18. Sam S. Sadis REDACTED APPLICATION
19. Pasadena Retail LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
20. Adam S. Knopf and Micah P. Anderson REDACTED APPLICATION
21. Three Habitat Consulting Holdco, Inc REDACTED APPLICATION
22. MM Development CA, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
23. TGIG, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
24. Blooming Organics LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
25. Tychee, LLC Pending
26. LP COLA Pasadena LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
27. ASHE Pasadena LLC Pending
28. Pasaflora, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
29. Adelanto Air Expressway, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
30. Element 7 Pasadena LLC Pending
31. MED Enterprise, Inc. Pending
32. MediFarm Pasadena REDACTED APPLICATION
33. SOCA Farms LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
34. Seaside Service Co., LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
35. Rocky Road Pasadena REDACTED APPLICATION
36. Verano Pasadena LLC Pending
37. ARMPAS, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
38. LA Beaut LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
39. Pleasure Med LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
40. The Growcery LLC Pending
41. Agsol-Stem LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
42. Aeon Pasadena, Inc REDACTED APPLICATION
43. PASADENA WELLNESS REDACTED APPLICATION
44. Siva Pasadena REDACTED APPLICATION
45. Anthony Theiss Pending
46. GW Retail Pasadena REDACTED APPLICATION
47. Shadowbart & Company, Inc. Pending
48. Pasa Canna, LLC Pending
49. Regal Green Remedies, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
50. JIVA LIFE LLC Pending
51. Rose City Ventures, LLC Pending
52. Northstar Equities Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
53. OCG‐CA‐Retail‐C‐Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
54. Bonavento Investment & Management Company, LLC Pending
55. Ikanik Farms, Inc. Pending
56. WOW Health and Wellness, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
SMART MED SOLUTIONS Pending
58. Black Rose Bioligique REDACTED APPLICATION
59. Stay Lifted Pasadena, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
60. Anna Blazevich and Michael Blazevich REDACTED APPLICATION
61. Budberry 2 LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
62. Monex Place Wellness, Inc. Pending
63. C2C Ops, LLC Pending
64. Western Erudite Ventures REDACTED APPLICATION
65. Shango Pasadena Pending
66. ROSE CAPITAL VENTURES, INC Pending
67. From The Earth, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
68. NUG Pasadena (Ca Corporation To Be Formed) Pending
69. P&S VENTURES LLC Pending
70. MMR Books, LLC Pending
71. DTC ORGANIC ROOT CORP Pending
72. Ocean Green Management LLC Pending
73. UL Pasadena LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
74. ERBA PASADENA LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
75. Green Goddess Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
76. WellSpring LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
77. Newcorp Inc. Pending
78. Green Earth Vitality Corporation REDACTED APPLICATION
79. Kyle Ryan REDACTED APPLICATION
80. Cali Cannabis Care REDACTED APPLICATION
81. The High Note, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
82. The Honey Pot Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
83. Chrysalis Pasadena, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
84. NMG Pasadena, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
85. Five Elements Capital LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
86. Relief Tree, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
87. The Pasadena Lighthouse, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
88. Malibu Gold, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
89. Preferred Environmental Advocates, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
90. G.T.L CA, LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
91. Canna Centauri, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
92. SCSA Group REDACTED APPLICATION
93. OWEN FARM COMPANY REDACTED APPLICATION
94. DR. Greenthumb of Pasadena REDACTED APPLICATION
95. Frisque REDACTED APPLICATION
96. Emerald Spectrum Holdings Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
97. TSLMP LLC Pending
98. Urban Buds Pasadena, LLC Pending
99. Cornerstone Wellness LLC. REDACTED APPLICATION
100. KINDRED COLLECTIVE, LLC Pending
101. Budee, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
102. PASVENTURES LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
103. Gabrilino Trail LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
104. Green Rose City REDACTED APPLICATION
105. GreenDot Enterprise, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
106. Fahed Sayegh, Samir Sayegh, Jeremy Thomas, David Abovian REDACTED APPLICATION
107. Lemesh, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
108. FAMJ Group REDACTED APPLICATION
109. Greendale Cannabis Pending
110. Kings Republic REDACTED APPLICATION
111. Carte Blanche Holdings, LLC. REDACTED APPLICATION
112. La Fiore D’Oro REDACTED APPLICATION
113. Habib Rene Shbeyer REDACTED APPLICATION
114. Marianna Sadikyan REDACTED APPLICATION
115. Mother Earth Wellness LLC Pending
116. Viridian Ventures, Inc. REDACTED APPLICATION
117. TST ENTERTAINMENT INC REDACTED APPLICATION
118. Luna June LLC REDACTED APPLICATION
119. Kijani Patients Collective, LLC. REDACTED APPLICATION
120. Bonelli Corp REDACTED APPLICATION
121. M.E.C.A INC REDACTED APPLICATION
122. Volki Group, Inc. Pending
JUNE 5, 2019 - APPLICATION SELECTION RESULTS FOR RETAILER PERMITS
JUNE 5, 2019 – The City of Pasadena has completed the review and scoring of applications received for commercial cannabis retailer permits. The following are the six top-scoring applicants:
Applicant Name Points Possible Points Awarded Score
1 Integral Associates Dena, LLC 1,575 1,492 94.73%
2 Tony Fong 1,575 1,473 93.52%
3 The Atrium Group, LLC 1,575 1,468 93.21%
4 Harvest of Pasadena, LLC 1,575 1,467 93.14%
5 SweetFlower Pasadena, LLC 1,575 1,465 93.02%
6 MME Pasadena Retail, LLC 1,575 1,459 92.63%
“We would like to recognize and congratulate the six top-scoring applicants who completed a very comprehensive process,” states City Manager Steve Mermell. Mr. Mermell added that future retail dispensaries will have appropriate design review and conditions to guard against impacts on surrounding uses and added, “I was pleased with the high-level of sophistication, experience and expertise demonstrated by the top-scoring applicants and look forward to a positive relationship between future permitted dispensaries and our community.”
Applications for all three categories of commercial cannabis permits—retailers, testing laboratories and cultivators—were accepted from January 1, 2019 until January 31, 2019. Of the 128 applications received, 122 applications were for the ‘Retailer’ category. Applications were thoroughly reviewed by Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL), an independent municipal consulting group offering cannabis consulting services. Applications were scored by HdL according to the City of Pasadena Commercial Cannabis Permit Application Review Criteria, which consist of four primary categories with a total of 28 specific sub-criteria. Linked below is a complete list of all retail applicants and their scores, which will be maintained by the City for a period of 12 months and may be used to identify potential future operators.
The adopted marijuana regulations allow up to a maximum of six retail operators. The next steps for the top-scoring retail applicants are to submit a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application and supplemental commercial cannabis information, including verification of a lease or ownership location that complies with the required distance separation requirements of the City’s commercial cannabis ordinance, a security plan and community benefits plan. The CUP applications will be evaluated and reviewed by the Planning Commission. The City continues to proactively deter unpermitted dispensaries through a multi-departmental enforcement effort comprised of the City Attorney/City Prosecutor Office, the Pasadena Police Department, Code Compliance and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. To date, the City has closed over 20 dispensaries, 11 in the last year.
We anticipate concluding the review, scoring and identification of the top-scoring applicants for the categories of ‘Testing Laboratories’ and ‘Cultivators’ within the next few weeks. The City is actively working on placing all public information-related documents related to each application on the City website within the coming weeks.
The final application scores for commercial applicants is linked below. Application scores and rankings are final and there is no appeal process.
Cannabis Application Results – Retailers
MARCH 15, 2019 - UPDATE ON APPLICATION REVIEW STATUS
MARCH 15, 2019 – The application window for the City’s commercial cannabis program closed January 31st, 2019. A total of 128 applications were submitted of which 122 applications were submitted for retail licenses, 3 for testing laboratories licenses and 3 for the cultivator licenses.
The applications are currently being reviewed. Upon completion of the application review and scoring, the top applicants for each permit type will be invited for an interview to further clarify the submitted materials. Applicants with the highest scores following both the review of applications and the interview will be identified to submit an application for a land use approval to receive a commercial cannabis permit.
Interviews are anticipated to occur in June, 2019. Up to date information will be available on this page. Questions and inquiries may be directed to: marijuanaregulations@cityofpasadena.net.
How can I stay informed on the application selection process?
You may subscribe to our mailing list below to be notified when updated information is available on the application selection process.
Cannabis Regulations MailChimp Signup
What were the results of Ballot Measure CC and Ballot Measure DD?
On June 5, 2018, Pasadena voters approved Ballot Measures CC and DD. Measure CC allows a limited number of cannabis (marijuana) retailers, cultivators, and testing labs to operate within specific zoning areas in the City. Measure DD levies a business license tax on commercial cannabis businesses of up to $10/canopy square foot (for cultivation) and between 4-6% of gross receipts (for retail sales).
When will the City begin accepting applications for commercial cannabis permits?
The application filing period is now closed. Applications were accepted January 1, 2019 until January 31, 2019. Applications are no longer being accepted.
How many commercial cannabis permits will be issued?
Up to six (6) retailers, four (4) cultivation sites, and four (4) testing labs will be permitted to operate at any one time in Pasadena.
Where will a cannabis business be allowed to operate?
A DRAFT map is available for potential retail locations. This draft map is provided for reference only but is not intended to be comprehensive or reliable for the purpose of securing a site. Potential retail sites are subject to the distance separations and zoning restrictions outlined in Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.050.066, linked at the bottom of this page, and such sites will be verified for compliance with the ordinance upon submission of the use permit application. Only the top candidates will be selected to submit the use permit application. The draft retail cannabis zoning map is available here:
DRAFT Cannabis Retailer Map - December 6, 2018
Can I operate a cannabis business without a permit from the City?
No. A commercial cannabis permit is required prior to opening any cannabis business in Pasadena. Furthermore, a commercial cannabis license issued by the State (Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis, or the Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch) is also required prior to opening.
Where can I find the City’s cannabis regulations?
The ordinances permitting and regulating commercial cannabis activity can be found here:
Chapter 5.28: Business Tax
Chapter 5.78: Business License Regulations
Chapter 17.50: Land Use Standards
Title 8: Health & Safety
The materials listed below are available for reference purposes only.
January 30, 2019 - Questions & Responses (Part 4)
JANUARY 30, 2019 – Due to recent inquiries on the application and application process, additional ‘Questions & Responses’ are now available below.
Questions & Responses (Part 4)
January 25, 2019 - Questions & Responses (Part 3)
JANUARY 25, 2019 – Due to recent inquiries on the application and application process, additional ‘Questions & Responses’ are now available below.
Questions & Responses (Part 3)
January 16, 2019 - Questions & Responses (Part 2)
JANUARY 16, 2019 – Due to recent inquiries on the application and application process, additional ‘Questions & Responses’ are now available below. Also, please note that the ‘Application Review Criteria’ has been revised to correct an error in the calculation for Section 3.
Questions & Responses (Part 2)
December 31, 2018 - The Commercial Cannabis Application Submission Portal
DECEMBER 31, 2018 – The commercial cannabis application submission portal will be available at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2019 through 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2019 via the link below. Also available is the Applicant/Owner Information Form. Please refer to the three other application-related documents posted below on December 14, 2019.
Applicant/Owner Information Form (REVISED 1/3/2019)
December 14, 2018 - The Commercial Cannabis Application Materials (FINAL)
DECEMBER 14, 2018 – The commercial cannabis application materials are now available. Applications will be accepted online beginning on January 1, 2019. Please check back on January 1, 2019 for a link on this page to the application submission portal.
Screening Application Information Packet
Application Review Criteria (REVISED 1/16/19)
November 14, 2018 - 2018 Commercial Cannabis Application Workshop
NOVEMBER 14, 2018 – Watch the November 13, 2018 Commercial Cannabis Application Workshop
Workshop Presentation - November 13, 2018
The Commercial Cannabis Application Materials (DRAFT)
NOTE: The FINAL documents are available above in the tab titled “December 14, 2018 – The Commercial Cannabis Application Materials (FINAL)”:
DRAFT Screening Application Information Packet
DRAFT Review Criteria
cannabis, marijuana, recreational marijuana