September 15 2023

Release of Notice of Preparation and Scoping Period Begins

The County prepared and released a Notice of Preparation (NOP) on September 15, 2023, for public review and comment. The public comment period provided an opportunity for agency staff and interested members of the public to submit written and verbal comments on the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed in the EIR, including any suggestions for measures or alternatives that should be considered to minimize environmental impacts.

October 12 2023

Virtual Scoping Meeting #1

6 p.m.

First of two virtual public scoping meetings hosted by the County to present an overview of the Cannabis Program and CEQA and to gather verbal comments on the scope and content of the EIR.

Presentation Slides

October 17 2023

Virtual Scoping Meeting #2

6 p.m.

Second of two virtual public scoping meetings hosted by the County to present an overview of the Cannabis Program and CEQA and to gather verbal comments on the scope and content of the EIR.

Presentation Slides

October 31 2023

Scoping Period Closes

The County prepared and released a Notice of Preparation (NOP) on September 15, 2023, for public review and comment and held two virtual public scoping meetings on October 12 and 17, 2023. The public comment period ended on October 31, 2023.

October 23 → October 29 2024

Virtual Public Meetings: Licensing Outreach Recap & Draft EIR Guidance

The County hosted two virtual public meetings on October 23 and October 29, 2024 at 6 PM. At these meetings, staff: 

  • Recapped the feedback received during the summer 2024 Licensing and Enforcement outreach meetings
  • Informed stakeholders of the Draft EIR public review timeline and next steps
  • Provided an overview of the Draft EIR public review process 
  • Explained how to submit effective comments on the Draft EIR 

Couldn't Attend? View the Recording or the Presentation Slides.

January 30 2025

Release of Notice of Availability and Draft EIR Public Review Period Begins

February 05 2025

Virtual Draft EIR Comment Meeting #1

First of three virtual meetings hosted by the County to present an overview of the Cannabis Program Draft EIR and to gather public comments.

Couldn't attend? View the video recording or the presentation slides.

February 06 2025

Virtual Draft EIR Comment Meeting #2

Second of three virtual meetings hosted by the County to present an overview of the Cannabis Program Draft EIR and to gather public comments.

Couldn't attend? View the video recording or presentation slides.

February 12 2025

Virtual Draft EIR Comment Meeting #3

Third of three virtual meetings hosted by the County to present an overview of the Cannabis Program Draft EIR and to gather public comments.

Couldn't attend? View the video recording or presentation slides.

February 25 2025

Draft EIR Open House #1 - Lakeside County Library

The first of two in-person open house events for the Draft EIR. 

These in-person events will include opportunities to: 

  • Review the Draft EIR and draft ordinances 

  • Talk with representatives from the County 

  • Ask questions and get answers 

  • Submit your comments  

Register

February 26 2025

Draft EIR Open House #2 - Valley Center County Library

The second of two in-person open house events for the Draft EIR. 

These in-person events will include opportunities to: 

  • Review the Draft EIR and draft ordinances 

  • Talk with representatives from the County 

  • Ask questions and get answers 

  • Submit your comments  

Register