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Cannabis Applications & Permit Information

The Permit Application period for Retail Dispensary Commercial Cannabis Businesses for Phase One is now closed.

There is no filing deadline for Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permit Applications.

The Permit Application process occurs in two phases:

Phase One is composed of a background check and a zoning clearance.
Phase Two is composed of all other permit requirements found in the Ordinance Number 3684-C.S. as approved by City Council on January 16, 2018.

Phase One must be completed before continuing to Phase Two.

For more information regarding the application process view the Commercial Cannabis Permit Application General Information (PDF).