Adoption of Retail Cannabis Ordinance
Goal Background
On November 9, 2016, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, Proposition 64, became law, leading to recreational cannabis sales in California by January 2018. As a result of recreational legalization, local governments may not prohibit adults from growing, using, or transporting cannabis for personal use. Following recreational legalization, companies must be licensed by the local agency to grow, test, or sell cannabis within each jurisdiction. The City of Petaluma needs to adopt ordinances and regulations to allow for commercial use of cannabis within city limits. This project, the Adoption of Retail Cannabis Ordinance, is the process to allow commercial use of cannabis in Petaluma.
The first milestone, Review Regional Jurisdictions’ Regulations and Modify for Local Considerations, is anticipated to be completed by Quarter 1 of FY 2023.
Milestones
*Please note the City of Petaluma's fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.
| Milestone Description (If viewing on mobile, turn the screen sideways to view the entire width of the chart) |
Estimated Completion |
Progress Status | Q1 July-Sept 2022 | Q2 Oct-Dec 2022 | Q3 Jan-Mar 2023 | Q4 Apr-Jun 2023 | Q1 Jul-Sept 2023 | Q2 Oct-Dec 2023 | Q3 Jan-Mar 2024 | Q4 Apr-Jun 2024 | FY25 & Beyond |
| Review regional jurisdictions regulations and modify for local considerations | FY23 Q1 | Complete | |||||||||
| Draft ordinances and regulations and get Council feedback | FY23 Q2/Q3 | Current | |||||||||
| Analyze revenue options and considerations | FY23 Q2 | Complete | |||||||||
| Take ordinances to Planning Commission and City Council for adoption | FY23 Q3/Q4 | Upcoming |