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Public Hearing for Commercial Cannabis Regulations - June 10th

The Sonoma City Council will hold a public hearing on commercial cannabis regulations at their regular City Council meeting on June 10, 2019. See the staff report on our CivicWeb portal. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can also be...

Commerical Cannabis Update

On March 4th and April 15th, the City Council provided guidance and direction on the preparation of Ordinances and Resolutions needed to amend the Municipal Code to allow commercial cannabis businesses to operate within the City. The City Council reviewed proposed buffer maps near sensitive uses and a permitting process that will allow up to...

Commercial Cannabis Study Session #2

Commercial Cannabis Study Session #2 powerpoint presentation. Presented to the Sonoma City Council at their meeting of April 15, 2019. Presentation by Jeff Walter and David Storer with the City of Sonoma and Tim Cromartie with HdL Companies. Visit the Cannabis Regulation page for more information.

City Council Gives Direction on Commercial Cannabis Ordinance

At their meeting of March 4, 2019, Sonoma City Council held a Cannabis Study Session to review, discuss, and provide direction on local regulation of Commercial Cannabis activities. You can read the staff report and watch a recording of the Commercial Cannabis Study Session on our CivicWeb portal (Study Session begins at 1:07:46). Following a presentation...

City of Sonoma Cannabis Delivery List

Citizens' Initiative on Cannabis

For information and documents relating to the Comprehensive Regulations for Cannabis Through the Amendment of Sonoma City Code Sections 19.10.020, 19.10.030, and 19.10.050, please visit the Ballot Measure Y page.

Cannabis Study Session on City Council Meeting Agenda, March 4

On February 4th, 2019, the City Council discussed their Planning Agenda for the upcoming months and directed staff to schedule a discussion for commercial cannabis in order to review policy direction. Should the City Council decide to authorize a change in policy direction and approve commercial cannabis activities in the City, there are a number of actions...

Ordinance 08-2018, Commercial Cannabis

Historical Dates for California Marijuana/Cannabis Laws

In 1996, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 215 (the “Compassionate Use Act” or “CUA”). On January 1, 2004, the California Legislature enacted the "Medical Marijuana Program Act" or “MMPA,” to clarify the scope of the Compassionate Use Act, to establish a voluntary program for identification cards issued by counties for qualified...

Cannabis Regulation Background

Following the passage of Prop 64 (the Adult Use of Marijuana Act or AUMA), the legal landscape concerning the use of cannabis California has been changing rapidly. AUMA legalized nonmedical use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age and over, along with the personal cultivation of up to six marijuana plants. In addition, AUMA...

Update on Cannabis Regulation

The Sonoma City Council has adopted a permanent ordinance for Personal Use of Cannabis and has conducted a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance Regulating Commercial Cannabis. Prior to the permanent ordinances, the Sonoma City Council had taken a series of actions establishing interim moratoria on indoor and outdoor cultivation of medicinal and...

Commercial Cannabis Urgency Extension Ordinance & Required Report

An Urgency Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on commercial cannabis activities, which would otherwise expire on November 5, 2018, will be considered at the October 22nd City Council meeting. California Government Code Section 65858(d) provides that at least ten days before expiration of an interim ordinance or any extension, the legislative body shall issue a...

Report on the Review and Development of Regulations Pertaining to Cannabis 10.22.18

Permanent Ordinance for Cannabis Regulations Schedule

At the Special City Council meeting on May 30, 2018, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the development of permanent cannabis regulations, including: allowing the outdoor personal cultivation of three (3) plants with parameters; allowing medicinal cannabis deliveries from licensed dispensaries located outside of City limits; and prohibiting a medicinal dispensary, testing facilities and...

Cannabis Impact Report

Cannabis Initiative Update

A Special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to hear the Impact Report for the submitted cannabis initiative and take action on the initiative. The City Council voted to adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a general Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the submission of the proposed...

Impact Report for Cannabis Initiative to be Heard at Special City Council Meeting - August 21

A Special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 6:00pm for Council to hear the Impact Report for the submitted cannabis initiative and take action on the initiative. See the full agenda and reports. The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can also...

Cannabis Regulation Update

At the Special City Council meeting on May 30, 2018, the City Council provided direction to staff regarding the development of permanent cannabis regulations, including: Allowing the outdoor personal cultivation of three (3) plants with parameters; Allowing medicinal cannabis deliveries from licensed dispensaries located outside of City limits; and Prohibiting a medicinal dispensary, testing facilities and...

Cannabis PowerPoint Presentation

Cannabis Regulation Scheduled for May 30, 2018

Sonoma City Council is expected to make their decision regarding what regulations and what cannabis businesses to allow or prohibit in Sonoma City limits at the City Council Meeting scheduled for May 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 177 First Street West, Sonoma California. The Sonoma City Council has taken a series of...

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