Covina, CA Storefront Retail Dispensary Licenses – Apply with WeCann!
by Roger Tower on September 20, 2023
The long wait for cannabis in Covina is finally over, as the city council finally approved cannabis retail application dates during their September 19th, 2023 city council meeting after a thorough and lengthy application development process.
Covina will be one of the only cities this far east in Los Angeles’s San Gabriel Valley region with retail cannabis licenses available at this time, making it a unique opportunity to service a previously untapped market in Southern California.
This application process will be a merit based process, with a heavy emphasis on applicant qualifications, business plan, and the neighborhood compatibility of an applicant’s chosen location.
Covina Cannabis License Application Key Dates
Covina will be accepting applications for its three available Storefront Retail Dispensary licenses between October 2nd and December 20th, 2023.
Zoning Verification – Applicants will be required to submit a Zoning Verification request to ensure that their proposed property complies with the City’s zoning regulations by Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting – Interested applicants will be required to attend this mandatory, in-person meeting that will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. This meeting will include a review of the City Website, Point of Contact, Communications, relevant City Codes, RFP document, and Proposal Submittal requirements, among others.
What License Types Will Be Available in Covina?
Covina will be accepting applications for both Storefront Retail Dispensary Licenses and Cannabis Microbusiness Licenses. The city will allow a maximum of three licenses with a retail component in the city – this includes microbusinesses with a retail component.
Will Real Estate Be Required?
Covina will be requiring applicants to provide proof of site control (via signed and notarized purchase agreement, lease agreement, letter of intent to lease or proof of ownership) at the time of application.
It is important to note that while the final application is due by December 20th, applicants will need to submit their properties for zoning verification by November 30th, so it is imperative to get a head start on securing the perfect location.
How Will Covina Cannabis Licenses Be Awarded?
Covina’s will award licenses in a four phase merit based application process. Phase I will be a quick check to make sure the applicant meets all of the basic criteria of the application. In Phase II prospective cannabis businesses in the city will have their applications judged on a variety of scoring criteria like neighborhood compatibility, past cannabis business experience, business plan and community benefits plans.
These proposals will be evaluated by the City’s third-party consultant/evaluator and a committee of City representatives. Top applicants from this phase will move on to in person interviews and presentations to the review committee for final selection in Phase III. The top three applicants chosen will move on Phase IV, in which they are given 60 days to pre-apply for a Conditional Use Permit at their desired location.
Highly Competitive Licensing Environment
We expect a large amount of competition for these highly coveted storefront dispensary licenses.
With a merit based application process like this, securing the ideal real estate and perfecting your application can mean the difference between winning or losing a license, so reach out to us today to find the perfect location or get help from our experienced application experts to make sure your proposal stands out from the rest.
How Will Licenses Be Awarded?
Covina’s will award licenses in a four phase merit based application process. Phase I will be a quick check to make sure the applicant meets all of the basic criteria of the application. In Phase II prospective cannabis businesses in the city will have their applications judged on a variety of scoring criteria like neighborhood compatibility, past cannabis business experience, business plan and community benefits plans. These proposals will be evaluated by the City’s third-party consultant/evaluator and a committee of City representatives. Top applicants from this phase will move on to in person interviews and presentations to the review committee for final selection in Phase III. The top three applicants chosen will move on Phase IV, in which they are given 60 days to pre-apply for a Conditional Use Permit at their desired location.
WeCann Help You Succeed
We expect a large amount of competition for these highly coveted storefront dispensary licenses.
With a merit based application process like this, securing the ideal real estate and perfecting your application can mean the difference between winning or losing a license, so reach out to us today to find the perfect location or get help from our experienced application experts to make sure your proposal stands out from the rest.
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