California Record
Amador County
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Proposed Cannabis Dispensary (former bank building, Ridge Road)

Description

Sutter Creek's referral for the county's first THC dispensary — a zone change/ordinance amendment and development agreement — drew a 5-0 Board direction to send a comment letter opposing the project and seeking mitigation.

Impact summary

Would be the first marijuana retail facility in the county, within walking distance of two high schools; opponents cited youth access, impaired driving, and increased county service burdens.

Applicant

Address
Vacant club bank building on Ridge Road near Highway 49, Sutter Creek, CA

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
6
Total mentions
1

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 19, 2026

Board of Supervisors — May 19, 2026

Sutter Creek's referral for the county's first THC dispensary — a zone change/ordinance amendment and development agreement — drew a 5-0 Board direction to send a comment letter opposing the project and seeking mitigation.

Related issues (1)

Proposed Sutter Creek Cannabis Dispensary

Sutter Creek is considering the county's first THC marijuana dispensary at the vacant club bank building on Ridge Road, near two high schools and the Valley View Commons housing. The county must comment on mitigation by May 29; supervisors heard hours of testimony on youth access, impaired driving, and impacts to social services, public health, and the Sheriff's Office before opposing the project.

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