Cannabis Program Planning Commission Hearing (Informational Item)
The County of San Diego’s Planning Commission will receive an informational update on the draft Socially Equitable Cannabis Program during the noted hearing date. No formal recommendations will be made on the Cannabis Program.
Name: Socially Equitable Cannabis Program
Date: October 17, 2025
Description: This is an informational item for the Planning Commission to receive an update and presentation on the draft Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (SECP).
The draft SECP would allow for new cannabis facilities in the unincorporated areas of the county, including cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, microbusiness, retail, consumption lounges, temporary cannabis events, and testing laboratories. The draft SECP is being considered in response to the Board of Supervisors' January 27, 2021 direction to develop amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and County of San Diego Regulatory Code to allow the permitting and licensing of new commercial cannabis uses.
The draft SECP includes four components: 1) Proposed regulatory requirements, including draft amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance and the Regulatory Code, 2) a proposed licensing and permitting structure and procedures, 3) a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) to analyze potential environmental impacts from the program, and 4) a Social Equity Program promoting fair access to the cannabis industry for those who have been impacted by cannabis-related criminalization and the War on Drugs.
This informational item is an opportunity for the Planning Commission to receive an overview of the draft Zoning Ordinance amendments and the Draft PEIR, a summary of public outreach and feedback, and potential zoning ordinance changes that reflect stakeholder comments.
No action or decisions will be requested from the Commission at this time, and the item will return to the Planning Commission at a later date for a formal recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Hearing Information
Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: County Operations Center (COC) Hearing Room, 5520 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
Public Participation
Those wishing to participate in the meeting and/or comment should visit the Planning Commission website. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Commission Secretary at PDS.PlanningCommission@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities or Requesting Interpretation
Agendas and records are available in alternative formats upon request. Contact the Planning and Development Services office at (858) 694-3003 with questions or to request a disability-related accommodation. Individuals requiring sign language interpreters should contact the Countywide ADA Title II Coordinator at (619) 531-4908. To the extent reasonably possible, requests for accommodation or assistance should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting so that arrangements may be made. An area in the front of the room can be designated for individuals requiring the use of wheelchair or other accessible devices. Please visit the Planning Commission website for more details.
Staff Contact
For more information regarding the project, please reach out to the following contact:
- Dara Elkurdi
- (858) 505-6677
- PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov
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