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Cannabis Businesses

In Santee, California

In 2022, the City of Santee adopted the Cannabis Business Ordinance (Ordinance No. 602) as Chapter 7.04 of the City Municipal Code, establishing the regulatory framework for cannabis businesses within the City. In 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 022-2024, which outlined specific procedures for the permitting and operation of cannabis businesses. In 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 101-2025 selecting four retail cannabis businesses and four alternates.

We encourage all interested parties to visit this webpage regularly for the latest updates on the application process, permitting procedures, and other important information. In addition, we highly recommend signing up for e-notifications to stay informed about key developments and announcements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Does the City have an adopted Cannabis Ordinance?
Yes, Santee Municipal Code (SMC) 7.04 Cannabis Businesses. (Updated 8/15/2024) 

How many commercial cannabis business (CCB) permits for retail applications will be approved?  
Up to four retail applications, including applications for microbusinesses that include storefront retail activities, may be approved by City Council. (SMC 7.04.100)  (Updated 8/15/2024) 

How many CCBs currently exist within the City?
On July 11, 2025, four CCB retail applications were selected to pursue CCB permits as adopted under Resolution 101-2025. There are currently no approved CCBs within the City.  Currently, no CCBs are legally allowed under the City’s ordinance until a valid CCB permit is obtained and all legal requirements are satisfied. (Updated 7/16/25) 

What land use designations allow retail CCBs?  
Retail CCBs are allowed in the General Commercial (GC), Light Industrial (IL), and General Industrial (IG). (SMC 7.04.290)  (Updated 8/15/2024) 

Where can I read the rules and regulations that have been established?  
Santee Municipal Code (SMC) 7.04 Cannabis Businesses
Application Procedures (Updated 5/29/2025) 

How do I submit a Public Records Act (PRA) Request?  
Requests for records may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, or via email at clerk@cityofsanteeca.gov. (Updated 3/7/25) 

What should I do to stay up to date on the Cannabis Business Permit Ordinance implementation?  
We encourage all interested parties to visit the Cannabis Businesses webpage regularly for the latest updates on the application process, permitting procedures, and other important information 

In addition, we highly recommend signing up for e-notifications to stay informed about key developments and announcements.  

The City will be holding the following public meetings at Santee City Hall Council Chambers: 

6/11/2025 at 5:30 PM: Cannabis 101 - The purpose of this item will be to provide information on, 1) the State of California Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) licensing and citation process, and 2) the City of Santee’s Cannabis Business Permit Ordinance as outlined in Santee Municipal Code Chapter 7.04 and implemented through the Commercial Cannabis Business Application Procedures and Review Criteria. 

6/25/2025 at 6:30 PM: The purpose of this item will be to determine Phase IV interview questions and selection process. 

7/8/2025, 7/10/2025 and 7/11/2025: These days are reserved for the Phase IV interviews and final decision. (Updated 6/5/25) 

Comprehensive List of Frequently Asked Questions

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CCB Permit Retail Applications

Updated as of 7/23/2025

Record ID

Name

Proposed Location

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Phase IV

CAN-001032-2024

BUZZ

8011 Mission Gorge Road

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Selected

CAN-001022-2024

Dr. Green Thumb's

10439 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Selected

CAN-001023-2024

Flyte

9805 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Selected

CAN-001020-2024

Green Reserve

10612 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Selected

CAN-001024-2024

Embarc

8017 Mission Gorge Road

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Alternate

CAN-001033-2024

Culture Cannabis Club

8781 Cuyamaca Street 
Ste A, B, C, D

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Alternate

CAN-001027-2024

Mission Greens

9945 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Alternate

CAN-001036-2024

Santee Holistics

10017 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Alternate

CAN-001021-2024

Catalyst

8625 Cuyamaca Street

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001019-2024

Flame

10723 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001028-2024

Hightend

9035 Mission Gorge Road

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001034-2024

Leaf Society

10806 Prospect Avenue

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001035-2024

March and Ash

8665 Argent Street
Ste B1

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001025-2024

Off the Charts

8069 Mission Gorge Road

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001016-2024

Siesta Life

9855 Prospect Avenue
Ste C

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

CAN-001031-2024

Wellgreens

7751 Mission Gorge Road

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Eligible for Advancement

Not Selected

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Cannabis Businesses Sensitive Use Zoning Map

Cannabis Business Map

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Timeline and Background Materials

Timeline

2025

7/8, 7/10 & 7/11
Phase IV City Council Interviews and Selection Process & Adoption of Resolution 101-2025
July 8 Recording
July 10 Recording
July 11 Recording


6/25/25
Direction on Phase IV Selection Process
Recording


6/11/25
Cannabis 101
Recording*
*Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio from the State's presentation did not transmit to our broadcast system. We apologize for the inconvenience. 


April - May
Completed Phase III Interviews


January - March
Completed Phase II Application Evaluation and Review Criteria 


2024

October - January (2025)
Completed Phase I Determination of Eligibility. 


10/24/25
Closed 45 day application period for Retail Cannabis Businesses.


9/10/24
Opened 45 day application period for Retail Cannabis Businesses. 


3/27/24
Cannabis Business Update at the 3-27-2024 Santee City Council Meeting

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #11 | Item #11 Correspondence)

Meeting Recording | Minutes


3/08/24 - Meeting Notice Sent Out
Cannabis Business Update at the 3-13-2024 Santee City Council Meeting

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #6)  Click Here

Meeting Recording | Minutes


2/29/24
The Public Hearing and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santee, California, Amending Chapter 7.04 of Title 7 “ Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare” (Case file ZOA-2023-002) of Santee Municipal Code to allow cannabis manufacturing as a stand-alone use in the light industrial (IL) and general industrial (IG) zones and finding the ordinance is covered by the previously adopted mitigated negative declaration for the Santee cannabis business ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act was held at the February 28, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting.

To watch the discussion, please visit the timestamp 0:41:26 for the February 28, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting recording on SanteeTV.


2/23/24 - Meeting Notice Sent Out
Cannabis Business Update at the 2-28-2024 Santee City Council Meeting .

Cannabis Business agenda item (Item #7)  Click Here.

Meeting Recording | Minutes


2/16/24
The City of Santee is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to serve as a contract Administrative Hearing Officer to preside over hearings on cannabis appeals, review case documentation, prepare written determinations and all other services as outlined in the agreement for services. The RFP opened for bid on February 16, 2024 at 8am and closes on March 18, 2024 at 5pm.


1/25/24
A Cannabis Workshop was held at the January 24, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting.

To watch the update, please visit the timestamp 0:31:20 for the January 24, 2024 Santee City Council Meeting recording on SanteeTV.


1/19/24 - Meeting Notice Sent Out
We will have a Cannabis Workshop at the next Santee City Council Meeting occurring on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:30pm at Santee City Hall, Council Chambers (10601 Magnolia Ave. Santee, CA 92071). To view the Cannabis Workshop agenda item, please visit Item #5 on the agenda for the January 24 meeting*.

You can watch the meeting live on SanteeTV or AT&T channel 99, Cox channel 117 or Facebook Live @CityofSantee .

*Members of the public who wish to comment on matters on the City Council agenda or during Non-Agenda Public Comment may appear in person only and submit a speaker slip, before the item is called.  Your name will be called when it is time to speak. Please note that while members of the public are generally permitted to speak for three minutes during the public comment period, in accordance with City Council Policy 2019-1, the Mayor may reduce the usual three minute time limit to provide for an orderly meeting when numerous comments are expected. (City Council Policy 2019-1, § 10.2; Gov. Code § 54954.3) Any reduction of speaker time will be announced before the public comment period begins


2023

12/8/23
We will have a Cannabis Business update at the next Santee City Council Meeting occurring on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30pm at Santee City Hall, Council Chambers (10601 Magnolia Ave. Santee, CA 92071). To view the Cannabis Business update agenda item, please visit Item #15 on the agenda for the December 13 meeting*.

You can watch the meeting live on SanteeTV or AT&T channel 99, Cox channel 117 or Facebook Live @CityofSantee .

*Members of the public who wish to comment on matters on the City Council agenda or during Non-Agenda Public Comment may appear in person only and submit a speaker slip, before the item is called.  Your name will be called when it is time to speak. Please note that while members of the public are generally permitted to speak for three minutes during the public comment period, in accordance with City Council Policy 2019-1, the Mayor may reduce the usual three minute time limit to provide for an orderly meeting when numerous comments are expected. (City Council Policy 2019-1, § 10.2; Gov. Code § 54954.3) Any reduction of speaker time will be announced before the public comment period begins


2022

11/10/22
On Wednesday, August 10 2022, the Santee City Council approved the Amendment to Chapter 7.04 of Title 7 (“Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare”) of the Santee Municipal Code to Regulate Cannabis Businesses. The ordinance went into effect on September 9, 2022. (Certified Copy of Ordinance No. 602). View the Ordinance map here.

City Council Meeting 11/10/2022 (Time Stamp 1:44:10)

Application Materials (2024) - City is not currently accepting applications
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