NOTICE: On March 17, 2021, the City Council directed changes to the Commercial Cannabis Program.  The changes alter the definitions of “Youth Center” and “Owner”; reduced some separation requirements to sensitive land uses; and would allow cannabis uses in parts of the Birtcher Business Center Specific Plan. Please click HERE for a summary of the pending revisions »

The City of Corona has initiated the application process for Commercial Cannabis Permits (CCP).  Information provided below is intended to assist potential applicants in obtaining application forms, new information, and other important factors related to the application process.

The City’s Planning Division is responsible for receiving and processing applications.  The Planning Division has created an e-notification list for person interested in key updates regarding the Application Process.  To be added to the e-notification list, please e-mail CannabisInfo@CoronaCA.gov asking to be added to the “cannabis program status e-notification list”.

The City will accept new Commercial Cannabis Permit applications beginning at the start date listed below.

New Storefront Commercial Cannabis Permits are subject to a merit-based review process.  All Storefront permits must be submitted to the City no later than the close date listed below, unless the close date is extended by the City Manager or his designee.  The City will not accept applications after the established deadline.

New Non-storefront cannabis businesses applications are not subject to the merit-based review process, and may submit an application at any time after the start date, including after the close date listed below.

Application Period

Start Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:00 AM                                                
Close Date for Storefront Applications: Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon)

(Note: the original storefront application close date of Tuesday, May 18, 2021 was extended by the City Manager on Thursday, May 13, 2021)

The application period has ended for storefront commercial cannabis permits.  The City will not accept any additional applications for storefront commercial cannabis permits.  At this time the City will only accept commercial cannabis permit applications for non-storefront retail, non-storefront microbusiness, manufacturing, distribution and laboratory activities.

The following application forms are required to obtain a new Commercial Cannabis Permit. 

Application Packet 

Master Application Form
Form A-1: Owner, Officer & Manager Form  - Form revised to reduce recumbency
Form A-2: Employees Form - Form revised to reduce recumbency
Form A-3: Publicly Traded Businesses
Form B: Cannabis Experience - Form revised to clarify Reso. 2021-022 requirements.  See FAQ.
Form C: Cannabis Activities Denials, Suspensions or Revocations
Form D: Criminal Convictions
Form E: State Law Compliance
Form F: Labor Peace Agreement
Form G: Insurance
Form H: Required Financial Information
Form I: Premises Information & Site/Floor Plans
Form J: Business Plan
Form K: Operations Plan
Form L: Security Plan
Form M: Merit-Based Information
Form N: Live Scan/Background Checks
Form O: Additional Information
Appendix A: Application Packet Checklist
Appendix B: Live Scan Locations
Appendix C: Corona Police Department Live-Scan Application Form
     Live Scan Form for “Owners” – See Appendix C above for definition of owner.
     Live Scan Form for “Employees”
Appendix D: Sample Commercial Cannabis Operational Agreement
     Model Operational Agreement

The City continues to respond to applicant concerns and provide clarify regarding the application process.  This has resulted in revisions to application forms.  The City will accept application submittals that use older application forms, but will require that the applicant acknowledge that the forms are outdated.  The following acknowledgement will need to be signed and submitted with the application packet:

Acknowledgement Form – Required when submitting packets with old application forms

Status of Preferred Premises List

Below is a list that provides a status update of preferred premises identified and selected by ranked storefront cannabis applicants.

Because City Council Resolution 2021-022 requires preferred premises to be reviewed in order of ranking, the list will initially only identify the status of the premises identified by the highest ranked applicant.  However, the list will expand over time as subsequent applicants identify and select their preferred premises.  The status list will be regularly updated until twelve (12) storefront applicants have provided the City with proof of premise control and have executed an operational agreement with the City.  This list may also be revised to provide added clarity, if and when necessary.

Selected Preferred Premises List