Approved: Presentations from county consultants on ballot measure research (modified to report back), 4-1
On August 19, 2026, San Diego County approved Presentations from county consultants on ballot measure research (modified to report back) (4-1).
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors (sitting as the Land Use Legislative session) approved the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (Wednesday Item 3), certifying the Program EIR and adopting zoning ordinance amendments allowing cannabis facilities in certain agricultural, c…
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Board adopted the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (staff-recommended Alternative 2), certifying the final Program Environmental Impact Report, adopting zoning ordinance amendments establishing where and how cannabis facilities (cultivation, retail dispensaries, non-storefront delivery, consumption lounges, temporary events, manufacturing, distribution, testing, micro-businesses) may operate in certain agricultural, commercial, and industrial zones with a 600-foot buffer from schools, daycares, and youth centers, and introducing regulatory code and social equity ordinance amendments plus licensing/permitting fees. Program includes 25 storefront license ceiling, 50% reserved for social equity, three-year head start for equity applicants. Passed 3-2 with Supervisors Anderson and Desmond voting no. Board rejected Planning Commission recommendation (no outdoor cultivation, 1,000-foot buffer with parks/trails/places of worship).
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Identified name roles: 2 Clerk, 2 Witness, 3 Chair, 3 Councilmember, 2 Staff, 1 Attorney.
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