§ 17.49

The purpose of this chapter is to establish clear standards for the location and operation of commercial cannabis uses within the City of Shasta Lake. Commercial cannabis activities are permitted only in the zoning districts expressly identified in Section 17.49.040; any district not listed in that section does not allow such uses.

This chapter is further intended to ensure that all cannabis businesses operate in a manner that safeguards public health, safety, and the general welfare of residents and businesses, and that such activities remain compatible with surrounding land uses and community expectations.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

This chapter applies to the permitting of cannabis land uses in the city. Routine ongoing operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

The definitions for commercial cannabis activities listed within Section 05.05.030 - Definitions are hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

The following land use tables - Tables 17.49.040 - A and B - shall be used to determine whether a cannabis business is permitted (P) by zoning clearance, not permitted (NP), or permitted subject to an administrative permit (AP) or use permit (UP). If a zoning district in title 17 is not listed in the land use table in this section, the use is expressly not permitted.

Table 17.49-A. Cannabis Land Use Type and Permitting

Footnotes:

1 A total of three total retail cannabis businesses are permitted within the City of Shasta Lake.

2 Permitted use within buildings less than two thousand (2,000) square feet.

3 Retail sales required.

• 4 Retail sales allowed.

5 Permitted use for buildings less than two thousand (2,000) square feet—Subject to CUP for buildings over two thousand (2,000) square feet.

6 Retail sales not allowed.

Land use classifications:

Commercial A—Permitted cultivation area: Zero to five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Commercial B—Permitted cultivation area: Five thousand one (5,001) to ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Commercial C—Permitted cultivation area: Ten thousand (10,000) to twenty-two thousand (22,000) square feet.

Table 17.49-B. Applicable Land Use Table

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

All commercial cannabis business allowed as shown in Section 17.49.040 are required to obtain a business license and commercial cannabis business permit as required by Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations, prior to the commencement of activity of any kind.

A.

The director may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if, based on substantial evidence, the cannabis use could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. The director's decision to require a use permit may be appealed by the applicant to the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 17.11 - Common Procedures of this title.

B.

If a use permit is required, the application for the permit may be denied if the planning commission makes written findings, based upon substantial evidence in the record, that the proposed use would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives for preventing the specified, adverse impact.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

Commercial cannabis businesses shall comply with all applicable development standards outlined within this title and Code.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

Chapter 17.50 - COMMERCIAL RECREATION (C-R) DISTRICT