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Cannabis Real Estate Transactions
Ringgenberg Law Firm counsels clients in the drafting and negotiation of real estate contracts, including supporting landlords and tenants seeking to enter commercial and industrial leases, purchase and sale agreements for real property, and construction and project development agreements. The firm also represents clients in property-related disputes.
Cannabis Zoning Resources
The Cannabis Related Land Uses document published by the Planning Department provides general guidance on the process for establishing certain land uses related to cannabis businesses and is principally focused on compliance with the Planning Code. Download the document here.
All projects are also subject to review and approval by other City Departments and agencies, including the Department of Building Inspection and the Fire Department. Please contact those Departments for information on specific requirements for your business.
Additionally, all cannabis businesses must be permitted by the Office of Cannabis under Article 16 of the Police Code. Please contact the Office of Cannabis prior to any investment to ensure you are eligible to seek a permit and operate a cannabis business in San Francisco.
An interactive “Green Zones” map for San Francisco cannabis retail businesses can be found here.
To find a property located in the Commercial Agriculture (CA) zone, use the County’s GIS webpage. Type in the address, select the zoning overlay, and press the magnifying glass to search. Once you have found your location, open the “Tables” option at the bottom of the screen and click on the “Land Use” tab. The zone designation is on the first line next to “Click on Zoning for Description.” (If you’re looking at a Special Use zone, the General Plan designation is on the second line.) The parcel information in the land use tab will also state whether the property is located in the coastal zone.
If you’d like to see where all CA zones are in Santa Cruz county, clear all search terms then open the legend on the left side of the screen. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Zoning” and check the box next to “Commercial Agriculture (CA)” and the map will load. From there, you can zoom in to specific areas or search for your address.
Commercial Cannabis Regulations