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Application Process for Cannabis Business Permit Under the proposed administrative regulations, staff is recommending that a two-step internal review process take place. The first step requires the applicant to submit the complete application packet of required materials. As part of this step, the applicant is required to submit two forms of zoning verification (a zoning letter, and corresponding zoning map) indicating that the proposed location is within an allowed zoning district and meets the 1,000 foot or 600 foot buffer from any known sensitive receptor locations (schools, child care centers, youth centers, public parks, and libraries). The proposed business applicant will also submit a copy of the business plan, certification status from the State of California, and initial background check information for the owner, managers, and employees of the business. All of the submitted information is then reviewed by the appropriate City staff. Upon completion of the review of materials, members of the staff Cannabis Task Force will meet and review the application one additional time and issue a recommendation to the Assistant City Manager regarding the approval or denial of the Cannabis Business Permit. Once a proposed cannabis nursery facility receives approval of their Cannabis Business Permit, they will then be required to receive approval of a Conditional Use Permit prior to operating. If the City Council chooses to allow walk-in retail that is ancillary to the delivery business and is subject to an approved Conditional Use Permit, those cannabis business will be required to first obtain an approved Cannabis Business Permit and then be subject to the separate Conditional Use Permit process subject to approval of either the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. Applicants will be required to submit all proposed application and related fees at the time the Cannabis Business Permit Application is submitted. A full list of the proposed fees can be found as Attachment 8. Cannabis Business Operating Regulations Once a Cannabis Business has received an approved Cannabis Business Permit, the business is then subject to additional regulations and requirements that will be monitored and inspected by the appropriate City staff and departments throughout the year. Each business will be required to re-register each year and submit updated information as required by the Municipal Code and the current Cannabis Business Regulations, as issued by the City Manager. 7.B. - Page 6