Key Dates
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 1)
7 p.m.
The County hosted a series of three virtual public meetings in early March 2023, to conduct initial (Phase 1) outreach and gather stakeholder feedback on regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 1)
12 p.m.
The County hosted a series of three virtual public meetings in early March 2023, to conduct initial (Phase 1) outreach and gather stakeholder feedback on regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 1)
7 p.m.
The County hosted a series of three virtual public meetings in early March 2023, to conduct initial (Phase 1) outreach and gather stakeholder feedback on regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Virtual Public Meetings: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 2)
10:30 a.m. / 12:30 a.m.
In April/May 2023, the County hosted a second round of outreach (Phase 2) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 2 meetings consisted of seven small group sessions to report back on best practice research and feedback received from Phase 1, and provide additional opportunity for discussion and public comment.
Virtual Public Meetings: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 2)
10:30 a.m. / 12:30 a.m.
In April/May 2023, the County hosted a second round of outreach (Phase 2) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 2 meetings consisted of seven small group sessions to report back on best practice research and feedback received from Phase 1, and provide additional opportunity for discussion and public comment.
Virtual Public Meetings: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 2)
10:30 a.m. / 12:30 a.m.
In April/May 2023, the County hosted a second round of outreach (Phase 2) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 2 meetings consisted of seven small group sessions to report back on best practice research and feedback received from Phase 1, and provide additional opportunity for discussion and public comment.
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 2)
12:30 a.m.
In April/May 2023, the County hosted a second round of outreach (Phase 2) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 2 meetings consisted of seven small group sessions to report back on best practice research and feedback received from Phase 1, and provide additional opportunity for discussion and public comment.
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 3)
7 p.m.
In July 2023, the County hosted a third and final round of outreach (Phase 3) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 3 consisted of three virtual meetings to present what we heard from Phases 1 & 2 and provide additional opportunity for feedback.
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 3)
12 p.m.
In July 2023, the County hosted a third and final round of outreach (Phase 3) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 3 consisted of three virtual meetings to present what we heard from Phases 1 & 2 and provide additional opportunity for feedback.
Virtual Public Meeting: Regulatory Considerations (Phase 3)
7 p.m.
In July 2023, the County hosted a third and final round of outreach (Phase 3) on the regulatory program considerations as directed by the Board:
- Cannabis facility design guidelines
- Options to limit the number of cannabis facilities and consumption lounges
- Definition and guidelines for cannabis events
- Community Equity Contribution Program
Phase 3 consisted of three virtual meetings to present what we heard from Phases 1 & 2 and provide additional opportunity for feedback.
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.
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.
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.
Draft EIR Open House #1 - Lakeside County Library
The first of two in-person open house events for the Draft EIR.
The in-person events provided opportunities to:
Review the Draft EIR and draft ordinances
Talk with representatives from the County
Ask questions and get answers
Draft EIR Open House #2 - Valley Center County Library
The second of two in-person open house events for the Draft EIR.
The in-person events provided opportunities to:
Review the Draft EIR and draft ordinances
Talk with representatives from the County
Ask questions and get answers
Submit public comments
Public Webinar – Summary of Draft EIR Public Comments and Program Update
For more information on the feedback received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report and draft ordinances and to hear a program update, you are invited to attend our upcoming public webinar.
At this webinar, we will:
- Provide a summary of public engagement to-date
- Explain how feedback has shaped the development of the Cannabis Program
- Recap the main comment themes received during the public review period
- Outline the next steps in the Program
When: June 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/85152040805(External link)(External link)
Please note: This informational webinar is intended for staff to report back on the public input received and provide program updates. The webinar will not include a forum for providing additional public comments nor will there be a Q&A session.
The webinar will be recorded, and both the recording and presentation slides will be available on the Engage San Diego County platform after the meeting.
Please register for the public webinar! (Registration is free, does not require you to create an account, and helps us anticipate the number of attendees.)