8/19/26 Board of Supervisors Hearing Recap

On August 19, 2026, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors took action on the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (SECP) to allow all cannabis facility types with a 600-ft buffer from schools, day cares, and youth centers. Specifically, the Board:

1. Adopted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings of Fact which include the findings regarding significant effects of the SECP, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as well as certified the Final Program Environmental Impact Report.
2. Adopted the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the permitting of new cannabis facilities in the unincorporated area.
3. Adopted Board Policy B-076: Minimum Funding Requirement for Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement.

These items were adopted as the final reading.

The Board also approved the first of two readings of the following items:

1. Amendments to the Regulatory Code related to commercial cannabis licensing and operating permits.
2. Amendments to the Regulatory Code related to the Social Equity Program.
3. Amendments to the Planning & Development Services Fee Schedule.

On September 2, 2026, these items will be reintroduced to the Board for a second and final reading, for full adoption of the SECP.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California 92101

Public Participation: Those wishing to participate in the meeting and/or comment should visit the Clerk of the Board website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/bosa.html. If you have any questions, please contact the Board Operations Unit at (619) 531-5434 or via email to PublicComment@sdcounty.ca.gov.

For more details, view the meeting recording. The Minute Order with the Board's vote will be published when available.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities or Requesting Interpretation

Please contact the Clerk of the Board at (619) 531-5434 or via e-mail at PublicComment@sdcounty.ca.gov to request a disability-related accommodation or an interpreter. Individuals requiring sign language interpreters should contact the Countywide ADA Title II Coordinator at (619) 531-4908. Requests for accommodation or assistance should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Visit the Board website for more information.