Description
The City of Pacific Grove is accepting a single application for a Retail Cannabis License that will permit one storefront dispensary to sell adult‑use and medicinal cannabis products within the city. Applicants must submit a comprehensive package—including background checks, site and security plans, and a Community Benefits Agreement—by the deadline, and the selected licensee will hold a two‑year, non‑renewable license subject to strict location restrictions (minimum distances from schools, youth centers, community centers, and family day‑care facilities) and ongoing compliance reporting. The city will evaluate proposals based on eligibility, site suitability, and adherence to state and local regulations.
• One (1) cannabis retail license available – maximum of one active dispensary in Pacific Grove.
• Application deadline: 4 p.m., Thursday, October 22 2020; site must meet distance‑buffer criteria (600 ft from K‑12 schools, 200 ft from youth/community centers, 100 ft from family day‑care).
• License term is two years, with annual gross‑receipts reporting and a fee up to 7 % of revenue; renewal is discretionary, not automatic.
• Extensive documentation required: background statements, security & operations plans, use permit, state retail license within six months of provisional selection, and a draft Community Benefits Agreement.