Sonoma County Planning Commission considers ordinance to expand cannabis agricultural permits

Author: Barkey, Isabelle Decade: 2020 Initials: L.G. Page: 5 Photo: Yes Publication: Sonoma State Star Date Published: March 23, 2021 Subject: Staff members and District Planning Commissioners of Sonoma County met to discuss a new proposal that would change the nature of cannabis business in Sonoma County. A proposal was made to change parts of chapter 26 in the County Code and add a new chapter, 38, to expand the permit opportunities for Cannabis farmers. A General Amendment Plan was also proposed to change the Agricultural Resources Element to officially recognize marijuana as an agricultural crop. Throughout March, virtual town hall meetings took place in which the public was asked to share their thoughts with the planning commissioners. On April 15, the District Commissioners will meet again to go over their revisions, redo the straw vote and then send their conclusions to the board of Sonoma County Supervisors.