Socially Equitable Cannabis Program Board of Supervisors Hearing

The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego will conduct a public hearing on the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program. The hearing information is as follows:

Date: January 14, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

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

Subject of Board Hearing

The development of the draft Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (SECP) was directed by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on January 27, 2021, and would allow for new cannabis facilities in the unincorporated areas.

This public hearing will provide the Board with an update on the SECP and will request policy direction on specific components of the program. No formal Board recommendation will be made regarding the SECP. Final program consideration will occur at a future noticed public hearing.

At the January hearing, the Board will hear stakeholder feedback received and provide policy direction for several key program areas, including allowed cannabis activities (allow or prohibit outdoor cultivation, consumption lounges and temporary events), buffer distances, the definition of sensitive uses, and separation requirements between cannabis facilities. Additionally, staff is requesting Board direction on whether to continue to develop the Community Equity Contribution Program (as directed by the Board on June 15, 2022).

The public comments received during the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report public review period, as well as a fact sheet covering what is under Board consideration at this hearing are available on the Project Website under the “Documents” heading.

If you have any questions, please contact Dara Elkurdi in your preferred language at PDS.LongRangePlanning@sdcounty.ca.gov or by phone at (858) 505-6677.

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.

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.