AMEND THE
DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 14-16
600 FT BUFFER
AMEND THE DISTRICT REGULATIONS CHAPTER 14-16
Cannabis Retail allowed in the following
zones:
IP
IG
CV
Amend to allow in the following zones:
CT
CV
CNS
CN
AMEND THE CANNABIS
SIGN ORDINANCE
WMC 14-53.401 The Cannabis Ordinance restricts cannabis retail signage to one 20 SF sign and one green cross.
Regional Analysis:
Capitola
Santa Cruz
Salinas
County of Santa Cruz
Staff Recommendation:
Regulate cannabis signage under WMC Chapter 14-
21 – Signs
AMEND THE CANNABIS
SIGN ORDINANCE
WMC 14-53.401 Chapter 14-21 Signs
Zoning District Area per linear foot of
building frontage
IG, IP, CT, CV, CNS, CN,
and CO
2 FT per linear foot – 300
SF max
Sign Types
Awning signs
Monument signs
Wall signs
Directory signs
Adjustment to sign standards
Low visibility commercial properties
AMEND THE CANNABIS
SIGN ORDINANCE
WMC 14-53.401
MODIFY THE ANNUAL
RENEWAL PROCESS
WMC 14-53.114 The City will remove the following submittal requirements:
A copy of the recorded deed vesting ownership of
the parcel in the current owner.
Requirement to submit LiveScan background
checks.
Requirement to submit security plan.
Vehicle registration and proof of insurance for all
delivery vehicles.
MODIFY THE
REQUIREMENT FOR
ANNUAL ID BADGES
WMC 14-53.406
ID badges are required for every owner, manager and
employee
Badges must be renewed annually
The amended Ordinance will eliminate the
requirement of annual ID badges
LIMIT THE
APPLICATION
PERIOD ONLY
FOR RETAIL
CANNABIS
PERMITS
WMC 14-53.109
The Ordinance does not allow ongoing
application submittal for available non-retail
licenses
Processing, manufacturing, non-storefront delivery,
distribution
The amended Ordinance would allow an
unrestricted application period for non-retail
cannabis permits.
INCREASE THE OPERATING HOURS FOR CANNABIS RETAIL
WMC 14-53.306(Q)
Jurisdiction Open Closed
City of Monterey 9 AM 9 PM
City of Santa Cruz 7 AM 10 PM
City of Capitola 7 AM 10 PM
City of Salinas 6 AM 10 PM
County of Santa Cruz 8 AM 10 PM
County of Monterey 8 AM 8 PM
REMOVE 24 HOURS ON-SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL WMC 14-53.404(13)
24-hour on-site security guards or
alternative security such as actively
managed video surveillance are
required for retail businesses
Amendment would limit 24-hour onsite security guard requirements to hours of operation and hours when
employees are on-site with actively
managed video surveillance afterhours
LIMIT
BACKGROUND
CHECKS
WMC 14-53.110
Background checks are required for all
owners and managers of the business
Amendment would limit background checks
to owners only
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution recommending the City Council amend Chapters 14-16 (District Regulations) and 14-53 (Cannabis Facilities) of the Watsonville Municipal Code regarding cannabis facilities.