Distribution & Transportation

Cannabis Land Use Permit

Cannabis distributors and transporters are allowed in most industrial zones (MP, M1, M2, and M3) and will require a "Distributor-Transport" minor use permit from Permit Sonoma.

Additionally, the transport of cannabis goods that the licensee has cultivated or manufactured is allowed in most agricultural (LIA, LEA, and DA), resources (RRD), and industrial zones (MP, M1, M2, and M3) with a "Distributor-Transport Only" minor use permit from Permit Sonoma.

A use permit is a discretionary permit and each application is reviewed and conditioned on a case-by-case basis. Each permit is subject to public notification and environmental review. A minor use permit may be approved administratively without a public hearing if one is not requested by the public.

Application: Cannabis Supply Chain Business Use Permit Application PJR-124

Building, Well and Septic Permits

 As applicable, from Permit Sonoma

Fire Review and Inspection 

Fire and Emergency Services will review all distribution and transportation permit applications and be responsible for inspecting and monitoring for compliance.

Business or Operator Requirements

The following is true for all cannabis permits:

1. Operators and employees must be at least 21 years of age
2. Operators shall be subject to background searches
3. Local hiring preference for business
4. Compliance with occupational safety requirements (Cal/OSHA, wage and hour laws, etc)

1. Annual permit requirement
2. Annual inspections required