Commercial Cannabis Overlay District Requirements in Concord
The Commercial Cannabis Overlay District in the city of Concord allows for specific commercial cannabis uses, including manufacturing, testing laboratories, microbusiness, non-storefront retail, and distribution (Type 11 and Type 13), provided they comply with underlying base zoning and Chapter 5.80 of the Concord Municipal Code. A sensitive land use or cannabis business must be located at least 600 feet from the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District, which is designated as a buffer zone.
Permitted Uses and Licensing
The Commercial Cannabis Overlay District allows for the following land uses, subject to the regulations of the underlying base zoning district and the licensing requirements set forth in Chapter 5.80 of the Concord Municipal Code:
- Manufacturing
- Testing laboratories
- Microbusiness
- Non-storefront retail
- Distribution (Type 11 and Type 13)
Distribution transport only (Type 13) uses are only permitted in conjunction with a permitted manufacturer, microbusiness, or non-storefront retailer license [Section 18.110.030].
Development Standards and Buffer Zones
The development standards within the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District are the standards in effect for the underlying zoning district or districts [Section 18.110.060].
A buffer zone is established around the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District to protect sensitive land uses. No sensitive land use or cannabis business, as defined in Chapter 5.80 of the Concord Municipal Code, may be located within 600 feet of the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District [Section 18.110.030].
Additional Regulatory Requirements
Establishments within the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District must satisfy several additional regulatory requirements:
- Permits and Licenses: In addition to any required planning permits, each permitted cannabis business must obtain a city cannabis license in conformance with Chapter 5.80 of the Concord Municipal Code, a Bureau of Cannabis Control (or other appropriate state regulatory) license, and a business license [Section 18.110.050].
- Discretionary Permits: Nothing in the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District chapter supersedes or alters requirements for land use approvals such as a use permit, minor use permit, administrative approval, or zoning clearance [Section 18.110.070].
- Conflict of Regulations: If a conflict arises between the regulations of the Commercial Cannabis Overlay District and any other section of the Concord Development Code or the Concord Municipal Code, the more restrictive regulation shall prevail [Section 18.110.080].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.110.030 (Commercial cannabis overlay districts created)
- Section 18.110.050 (Use classifications)
- Section 18.110.060 (Development standards)
- Section 18.110.070 (Other discretionary permits)
- Section 18.110.080 (Conflict between regulations)