County of Alameda Medical Cannabis Ordinances CSAC Counties Cannabis Summit July 19, 2017 Heather Littlejohn Deputy County Counsel
Ordinance Revision Overview Current Ordinance Dispensary Ord. (2005) Cap of 3 3 Urban areas Permits by Sheriff No edibles No deliveries Updates MMRSA to current Public involvement More permissive Dispensary Cultivation Zoning
Dispensary Ordinance Ch. 6.108 Cap = 5 3 in West County - areas 2 in East County - spacing 2-Step Permit Sheriff to CDA, Planning Lottery to RFP 20 lbs to unlimited Deliveries Edibles, clones Sensitive receptors
Cultivation Ordinance Ch. 6.106 Pilot Program Cap = 6 2-Step Permit Process Vertical Integration or RFP Selection Indoor or Mixed Light Agriculture District Only (mostly East County) CDA Director’s Performance Standards 22,000 sq. ft. max Operations guidelines
Zoning Ordinance Title 17 Existing Conditional Use Permit Process Site-specific issues Neighborhood impacts Public Hearing Conditions of Approval Enforcement and revocation process + Cultivation-specific standards (security, odor, waste, lighting, etc.)