Planning Commission to Consider Updates to Zoning Map, Oct. 24, 2023

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Planning Commission will consider updates to the City’s Zoning Map to create Cannabis Business Overlay areas. Updates to the City’s Zoning Map require review through the Planning Commission.

Previously, on June 6, 2023, the City Council decided to approve a project description for cannabis that – in addition to operational regulations – includes four storefront retailers (one in each CB zone), one non-storefront retailer (consistent with Senate Bill 1186), and two temporary events at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. No storefronts would face Alvarado Street, nor cross streets with Lighthouse Avenue, Foam Street, or Wave Street. The associated Cannabis Business Overlay areas are mapped within the following figure for consideration.

Further review by the City Council will occur after the Planning Commission has considered these updates to the latest Zoning Map. A date has not yet been chosen for City Council review.