cannabis Related Uses

Establishment of Regulations for Cannabis Operations Consistent with MUACRSA

The City of La Habra has established standards for the operation of cannabis distribution facilities, testing laboratory facilities and non-storefront retail facilities within M-1, M-1 (PUD) and PC-I zones (Light Industrial and Planned Commercial Industrial zones).

Pursuant to Chapter 18.22 (Commercial Cannabis Activity) of the La Habra Municipal Code (LHMC), all distribution facilities, testing laboratory facilities and non-storefront retail facilities will be subject to a Conditional Use Permit, Development Agreement, City Business License and State License (A-License or M-License or both) and other requirements. These uses are also subject to a Cannabis Business Tax, pursuant to Chapter 5.58 of the LHMC. All other cannabis related uses and activities not identified in Chapter 18.22 and Ordinance 1827 are prohibited.

The City Council has authorized up to four cannabis distribution facility permits, four cannabis testing laboratory facility permits, and four non-storefront retail facility permits, subject to the requirements of Chapter 18.22. There are no non-storefront retail facility permits currently available. Applications are being accepted on an on-going basis for cannabis distribution facility permits and cannabis testing laboratory facility permits. Please see the documents linked below or call 562-383-4100 for more information.